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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
MLB plans to emphasize enforcement of balks as changes kick in — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Major League Baseball plans to emphasize enforcement of the balk rule in 2023 as it implements sweeping rules changes, including a pitch clock that will place more focus on the arcane rule, league officials said Tuesday.
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New MLB bases ‘look like a pizza box,’ Alex Cora says — Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said he agrees with Major League Baseball's new rules but offered one notable quip on the first day of spring training. — “The bases, they're the bases,” Cora told reporters Tuesday.
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat's Tyler Herro receives invitation to All-Star 3-point contest, but out vs. Nets — NEW YORK — Amid the teams' 3-point struggles this season the Miami Heat apparently still have fans in the NBA office. — Or at least guard Tyler Herro does. — Despite ranking 76th in the league …
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Shorthanded Heat come up short in 112-108 loss to Nuggets, as home streak ends
Shorthanded Heat come up short in 112-108 loss to Nuggets, as home streak ends
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Once the Heat's scout-team Kyle Lowry, Gabe Vincent now filling those shoes
Once the Heat's scout-team Kyle Lowry, Gabe Vincent now filling those shoes
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Julia Poe / Chicago Tribune:
Recapping the Chicago Bulls: Another bleak 3-point shooting night vs. the Orlando Magic results in a 4th straight loss — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 24 — Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) reacts after guard Ayo Dosunmu (12) was called for a foul during the fourth quarter on Feb. 13, 2023, at the United Center.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals' front office roles will expand, evolve during John Mozeliak's contract extension — St. Louis Cardinals players participated in batting practice during the second day of spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, St. Louis Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak spoke …
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Childs Walker / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens hire Georgia's Todd Monken as next offensive coordinator — The Georgia Bulldogs won two consecutive national championships with a 5-foot-11 former walk-on at quarterback. The offensive mind guiding Stetson Bennett through that double gauntlet belonged to a well-traveled coach named Todd Monken.
James O'Connell / New York Daily News:
Yankees' Frankie Montas to undergo shoulder surgery, could miss entire season — On the day pitchers and catchers report to spring training, the Yankees are already down a starter. Frankie Montas will undergo surgery on his right shoulder and could miss the entire 2023 season, manager Aaron Boone revealed.
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Khobi Price / Orlando Sentinel:
Magic waive veteran guards Terrence Ross and Patrick Beverley — The Orlando Magic waived veteran guards Terrence Ross and Patrick Beverley Sunday afternoon, opening up two standard roster spots. — Ross, who arrived in Orlando after being traded from the Toronto Raptors in February 2017, was the Magic's longest-tenured player.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs are talking like contenders. So let's hold them accountable if they don't improve this year. — ExpandAutoplay — 1 of 85 — Ron Coomer, left, moderates as Cubs manager David Ross, from second left, first base coach Mike Napoli, third base coach Willie Harris …
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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Nets' lack of offense proves costly in first loss to Knicks since 2020 — Where is the offense going to come from? — It's the biggest question facing the new-look Nets as they attempt to salvage a season derailed by back-to-back trade requests from the city's previous two biggest basketball stars.
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Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Ben Simmons: ‘No idea’ what role is with new-look Nets
Ben Simmons: ‘No idea’ what role is with new-look Nets
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Source: Extra-inning, extra-runner rule to remain — Major League Baseball is making it permanent: In all regular-season extra-inning games, a runner will be placed on second base to begin the 10th inning, and in every subsequent extra inning after that, until a winner is determined, according to a source familiar with the situation.
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Six biggest questions for MLB spring training: New Braves, Yankees shortstops? — Pity the ballclub that relies too heavily on spring training to evaluate its roster. — No, most teams have a strong idea what their regular season club will look like when pitchers and catchers report …
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David Adler / MLB.com:
MLB.TV returns for '23 with a big new feature — MLB.TV is back for 2023 — with a big new feature. — MLB's streaming service launches Tuesday for the 2023 season. And now all MLB.TV subscribers will have access to Minor League Baseball included as part of their subscription …
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