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Evan Drellich / The Athletic:
Rob Manfred on the A's potential move to Las Vegas, the reverse boycott and more — NEW YORK — Commissioner Rob Manfred held a press conference on Thursday afternoon at MLB headquarters in New York after the league's regular owners meetings. Naturally, many of the questions over the 22 minutes …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott not excited about prospect of A's moving to Las Vegas — PHOENIX ― They were born in Las Vegas, raised in Las Vegas, and still are Las Vegas residents. — They have become avid fans of the Vegas Golden Knights, the city's first professional franchise …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Nevada governor signs bill to fund Las Vegas stadium for Athletics — Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo on Thursday signed the bill pledging $380 million in taxpayer money toward a $1.5 billion stadium for the Oakland Athletics to move to Las Vegas, leaving only the approval of Major League Baseball …
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Associated Press:
Athletics stadium deal wins final legislative approval in Nevada — CARSON CITY, Nev. — The Oakland Athletics cleared a major hurdle for their planned relocation to Las Vegas after the Nevada Legislature gave final approval on Wednesday to public funding for a portion of a proposed $1.5 billion stadium with a retractable roof.
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago White Sox 3B Yoán Moncada returns to the injured list with lower back inflammation — LOS ANGELES — Yoán Moncada's back has landed him back on the injured list. — The Chicago White Sox placed the third baseman on the 10-day IL with lower back inflammation, the team announced Thursday.
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Daryl Van Schouwen / Chicago Sun Times:
White Sox' Yoan Moncada headed to injured list — Infielder Zach Remillard arrives from Triple-A Charlotte to take Moncada's spot on 26-man roster. — LOS ANGELES — White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada is headed to the injured list, a source confirmed Thursday.
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LaMond Pope / Chicago Tribune:
Chicago White Sox lose Mike Clevinger to right bicep soreness, but rally for 8-4 ‘gutsy win’ on the road — LOS ANGELES — Mike Clevinger had just thrown the fourth pitch of a fifth-inning battle with Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez, which was fouled off.
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Brandon Nimmo's walk-off RBI double gives Mets win over Yankees to salvage Subway Series split — It was a matchup of two of the game's premier aces and two former World Series-winning teammates. — Right-handers Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander dueled one another in the second game …
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Andrew Tredinnick / NorthJersey.com:
Brandon Nimmo delivers Mets' walk-off victory over Yankees in Subway Series classic — NEW YORK - Brandon Nimmo willingly took the ice bath. — One night earlier, Nimmo felt like he cost the Mets ona ball that rattled in and out of his glove in right-center field.
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Gary Phillips / New York Daily News:
Isiah Kiner-Falefa's steal of home surprises Mets: ‘They thought I was bluffing’
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Pete Caldera / NorthJersey.com:
Yankees instant analysis: 4 factors behind wild victory over Mets to open Subway Series
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Anthony Rieber / Newsday:
Max Scherzer, Mets blow early four-run lead as Yankees win Subway Series opener
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Theo MackieArizona Republic / Arizona Republic:
Lovullo non-committal on Ryne Nelson's future in Diamondbacks' rotation after loss to Phillies — Ryne Nelson began his day ready for optimism. The storyline was right there: Before his last start, he worked with pitching coach Brent Strom on a small mechanical tweak to keep his shoulders closed.
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Tyler Kepner / New York Times:
A Relief Pitcher's Journey From ‘Bulk Guy’ to ‘Guy’ to Star — Evan Phillips doesn't have the name recognition of some other closers, but his devastating sweeper is a secret weapon for the Los Angeles Dodgers. — Reporting from Philadelphia — Quality relievers come from everywhere.
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The Athletic:
Bradley Beal, Wizards would work together to find trade if team elects to rebuild: Sources — The Washington Wizards' new front office leaders and Bradley Beal have a mutual understanding that they intend to work together to find a trade that would send the three-time All-Star guard …
