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Mick Akers / Las Vegas Review-Journal:
Oakland A's enter binding purchase agreement for Las Vegas ballpark site — The Oakland Athletics have zeroed in on Southern Nevada, signing a binding purchase agreement for land just west of the Strip where a major-league ballpark could be constructed. — The agreement is for 49 acres …
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Oakland A's agree to purchase land near Las Vegas Strip — The Oakland Athletics have signed a binding agreement to purchase land near the Las Vegas Strip, where they intend to construct a major league ballpark, team president Dave Kaval said Wednesday night.
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The Nevada Independent:
Sources: Lombardo, lawmakers on board with planned $1 billion Las Vegas baseball stadium — The Oakland A's are closing in on a binding agreement to construct a $1 billion baseball stadium north of Allegiant Stadium with the support of Gov. Joe Lombardo and top lawmakers in a deal …
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets pull out 5-3 victory against Dodgers after umpires eject Max Scherzer — LOS ANGELES — The story through the first three and 1/2 innings into the series finale between the Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday afternoon was about a former Mets ace. It very quickly turned into a story about the club's current ace.
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Max Scherzer ejected in 4th inning of 5-3 win vs. Dodgers while being checked for sticky substance
Max Scherzer ejected in 4th inning of 5-3 win vs. Dodgers while being checked for sticky substance
Tim Healey / Newsday:
Mets mesmerized by Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw, who earns 200th win of career
Mets mesmerized by Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw, who earns 200th win of career
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Mets Notebook: Carlos Carrasco lands on IL with elbow inflammation
Mets Notebook: Carlos Carrasco lands on IL with elbow inflammation
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
Even at 1-1, Heat left feeling at a loss against Bucks, 'we've got to lick our wounds' — MIAMI — The opportunity was there to offer a tried-and-true trope. But the Miami Heat also knew better after trailing by as many as 36 points Wednesday night. — Yes, they went into Milwaukee …
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Ira Winderman / Sun-Sentinel:
No Giannis, no problem for Bucks in 138-122 thrashing of Heat that evens series 1-1 — MILWAUKEE — This is what happens when you are a No. 1 seed playing a No. 8 seed: — You don't need your superstar to win. — So no Giannis Antetokounmpo for the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday night …
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago Cubs starter Jameson Taillon heads to the injured list while Kyle Hendricks nears a minor-league rehab stint — The first test of the Chicago Cubs starting pitching depth has arrived. — Jameson Taillon, who was scheduled to start Thursday at Wrigley Field, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left groin strain.
Kristian Winfield / New York Daily News:
Run, pass, special teams: Nets defensive scheme is working, but not winning games — The Nets have taken away the run and the pass, but have lost Games 1 and 2 of their first-round playoff matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on special teams. — And they're OK with that.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Madison Bumgarner designated for assignment by Diamondbacks — After four ugly starts to open the season, left-hander Madison Bumgarner has been designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks, sources said, essentially bringing an end to his time with the team.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: Diamondbacks designate Madison Bumgarner for assignment — Madison Bumgarner was designated for assignment Thursday by the Arizona Diamondbacks, who will eat more than $34 million remaining on the veteran left-hander's contract, sources told ESPN. — Bumgarner, who signed a five-year …
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Owen Poindexter / Front Office Sports:
Former Marlins President: Miami Maybe ‘Simply Not a Baseball Market’ — Former Marlins president David Samson joined the Front Office Sports Today podcast to talk MLB, Derek Jeter, baseball economics and more. — Samson believes Miami is an inherently challenging baseball market for reasons most people don't realize.
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Theo Mackie / Arizona Republic:
‘Go back and read lips:’ Bumgarner chapped over Cardinals' Contreras after D-Backs loss — ST. LOUIS — In the third inning of Wednesday's 14-5 loss to the Cardinals, Diamondbacks starter Madison Bumgarner took issue with a swing by Willson Contreras. — Contreras fouled the pitch off and let out a grunt as he did so.
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