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Michael Gehlken / Dallas Morning News:
Michael Irvin attorney ‘mad as hell’ over Marriott reluctance to release video footage — The $100 million lawsuit involving the former Cowboys wide receiver was removed Monday from Collin County to a federal court. — The lead attorney representing former Cowboys wide receiver Michael …
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FanGraphs Baseball:
2023 Top 100 Prospects — Picks to Click: Who We Expect to Make the 2024 Top 100 — Let's Identify Some Hitter Sleeper Candidates - Prospect Limbo: The Best of the 2023 Post-Prospects — Below is our list of the top 100 prospects in baseball. The scouting summaries were compiled …
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Carlos Beltran, back with Mets, thought ‘no chance’ he'd reunite with team — PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Carlos Beltran is back with the New York Mets — the same team that fired him just three years ago in the wake of his involvement in the Houston Astros' cheating scandal.
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Agent says Shohei Ohtani has right to explore free agency — TEMPE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani's agent, Nez Balelo, has been consistently coy about his client's contract status, but he hinted Monday at something many in the industry had long assumed — that Ohtani will probably explore free agency …
Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Sources: D-Backs exploring long-term deal with rookie Corbin Carroll — The Diamondbacks view rookie outfielder Corbin Carroll as a centerpiece of their future. The club is taking a stab at making that official. — Sources say the Diamondbacks have engaged Carroll in conversations …
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Jayson Stark / The Athletic:
Which MLB free agents who changed teams are most irreplaceable? Baseball insiders weigh in — Is anyone in baseball truly “irreplaceable”? That sounds like a hot debate for a sports-talk host near you. But that's not why we bring this up. — We bring it up because we're about to find out.
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat sign Kevin Love to one-year, $3.1M deal; roster at 15 for first time this season — The Miami Heat formally announced the signings Monday of veteran power forward Kevin Love and veteran center Cody Zeller. — Love became available on the NBA buyout market after he was released Saturday by the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Heat reach agreement to add Kevin Love, moving toward Cody Zeller deal
Heat reach agreement to add Kevin Love, moving toward Cody Zeller deal
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David Furones / Sun-Sentinel:
Vic Fangio makes clear Dolphins will rely less on blitz under his coaching, talks decision to join Miami — MIAMI GARDENS — Gone are the days where the Miami Dolphins will be ultra-reliant on the blitz to pressure opposing quarterbacks, something that irritated many fans and observers last season.
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Lynn Worthy / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Tyler O'Neill in hot pursuit of the Cardinals' starting center field job as camp starts — St. Louis Post-Dispatch writers Derrick Goold and Lynn Worthy share what developments they are looking at for St. Louis Cardinals spring training on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023, at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter …
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Reuters:
Royals OF Drew Waters (oblique) sidelined for 6 weeks — Kansas City Royals outfielder Drew Waters will be out six weeks with a left oblique strain. — First-year manager Matt Quatraro announced the news Tuesday. The regular season opens in five weeks. — Waters, 24, was competing to be the Royals' Opening Day center fielder.
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University of Nevada Las Vegas Athletics:
UNLV Mourns Passing Of Football Student-Athlete Ryan Keeler — LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - The UNLV community is mourning the loss of Rebel football student-athlete Ryan Keeler, who passed away in Las Vegas on Monday. — “We are devastated to have lost a member of our Rebel family,” …
Maddie Lee / Chicago Sun-Times:
Cubs' Seiya Suzuki gained 20 pounds preparing for second MLB season, WBC — Cubs right-hander Marcus Stroman has also been a big proponent of the World Baseball Classic. — MESA, Ariz. — Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki had to choose between his first normal spring training or starring …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
‘The script is ready:’ Padres no longer the Dodgers' ‘little brother’ in NL West — PEORIA, Ariz. - The intimidation is gone. — No more fear. — Not even the slightest apprehension. — The San Diego Padres, after being bullied since the day they were born, are convinced they are bigger …
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