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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Why J.D. Martinez took less from the Dodgers and the latest on the trade market — The free-agent market always produces certain oddities. Consider this 2022 comparison of two right-handed hitters who recently reached switched teams, as if they were traded for one another.
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers remain interested in free agent outfielder Michael Conforto — Conforto, 30, would give the Rangers an offensive boost in left field. — With the free agent outfield market starting to move in earnest over the last week, the Rangers may have started to hone in on their top target: Outfielder Michael Conforto.
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Chicago Tribune:
Photos: New York Knicks 114, Chicago Bulls 91 — Photos from the Chicago Bulls' 114-91 loss to the New York Knicks on Dec. 16, 2022, at the United Center.
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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
6 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' 150-126 loss, including a scoring mark that hadn't been reached in regulation since the 1980s — The Chicago Bulls collapsed Sunday in a 150-126 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, their fourth straight defeat. — The loss dropped the Bulls to 11-18 …
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Joon Lee / ESPN:
‘There are a couple of regrets’: Red Sox move forward after Xander Bogaerts bolts Boston — CHAIM BLOOM HAS been reliving the negotiations with Xander Bogaerts in his head. — “There are a couple of regrets,” the chief baseball officer of the Boston Red Sox told ESPN a week after Bogaerts signed with the San Diego Padres.
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Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
Red Sox ownership shares the blame for team's underwhelming offseason
Red Sox ownership shares the blame for team's underwhelming offseason
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ESPN:
Rangers host Phils to kick off 2023 ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ — BRISTOL, Conn. — National League champion Philadelphia will play at Texas on April 2 in the first ESPN Sunday night telecast of the 2023 season. The Houston Astros will host the Phillies in a World Series rematch on April 30.
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Ronce Rajan / ESPN Press Room U.S.:
2023 ESPN Sunday Night Baseball Schedule to Feature MLB's Top Superstars and World Series Rematch — Sunday Slate Begins April 2 When National League Champion Philadelphia Phillies Visit Texas Rangers; MLB Opening Night Exclusively on ESPN as World Series Champion Houston Astros Host Chicago White Sox March 30
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' best effort in frigid Buffalo falls short on late field goal — ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. — The Miami Dolphins showed a lot of resiliency to compete for four quarters Saturday night against the Buffalo Bills. — There was no reason for anyone to believe they could win this game.
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Kenny Rosarion / Sun-Sentinel:
Instant Analysis: Buffalo Bills 32, Miami Dolphins 29
Instant Analysis: Buffalo Bills 32, Miami Dolphins 29
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Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
Following loss to the Lions, Jets know sense of urgency has to be high the rest of season — “We know we have to win out.” — Those were the words of Jets coach Robert Saleh after the Jets gut-wrenching 20-17 loss to the Lions. — Two months ago, following a win against the Broncos …
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Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
Zach Wilson faces his moment of truth Sunday vs. Lions
Zach Wilson faces his moment of truth Sunday vs. Lions
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Joe Doyle / Prospects Live:
Fernando Cruz, Leodalis “Leo” De Vries and Jose Perdomo highlight MLB's 2024 international amateur class — Front offices continue to pour more and more resources into their international scouting processes to gain a greater edge on the amateur evaluation front.
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Patrick Mooney / The Athletic:
Cubs had no choice but to sign Dansby Swanson and make him the new face at Wrigley Field — It would have been so awkward. Picture the highest-ranking members of the Cubs' organization, dressed in their tailored sport coats and quarter-zip pullovers, filing in to face the crowd at the Sheraton Grand Chicago.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Sources: Cubs, Dansby Swanson agree to 7-year, $177M deal
Sources: Cubs, Dansby Swanson agree to 7-year, $177M deal
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Ryan McFadden / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens CB Marcus Peters exits loss to Browns with calf injury; DL Calais Campbell suffers knee injury — Ravens cornerback Marcus Peters suffered a calf injury in the third quarter, while defensive lineman Calais Campbell exited with a knee injury in the fourth quarter of Saturday's 13-3 loss to the Cleveland Browns.
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Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Paolo Banchero scores 31 at Boston for Magic's 6th-straight win — BOSTON — In a game nobody on the Magic or the Boston Celtics — outside of Orlando's Paolo Banchero — found their offensive rhythm, it was “bell plays” down the stretch that was the difference-maker for the Magic in their 95-92 victory on Sunday at TD Garden.
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Jack Sommers / Sports Illustrated:
Diamondbacks Updated WAR and Payroll Projections — Mike Hazen has already quietly upgraded the roster with more yet to come — While the big spending teams have made big news signing many of the stars of the game to mega contracts, the Diamondbacks have been quietly upgrading their roster.
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Colleen Kane / Chicago Tribune:
Reports are ‘encouraging’ after Chicago Bears guard Teven Jenkins goes to the hospital with a neck injury — one of several key losses — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 58 — Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) throws a touchdown pass in the fourth quarter on Dec. 18, 2022 at Soldier Field.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs, Drew Smyly near deal for 2023 season, sources say — The Chicago Cubs are closing in on an agreement with left-handed pitcher Drew Smyly, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN on Sunday. — Smyly, 33, made 22 starts last season for Chicago, pitching well in the second half …
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