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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Blake Snell, Jordan Montgomery pursuits uncertain as Mets weigh pitching options — After striking out while bidding $325 million on superstar right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, it's still uncertain if the Mets will pursue top remaining free-agent starters Jordan Montgomery and NL Cy Young winner Blake Snell …
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Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets showing strong interest in Lucas Giolito as they mull Plan B free agency options — Kodai Senga showed last season that he's capable of leading a rotation, a positive development for the Mets given that the Japanese right-hander might need to wear that “ace” label in 2024.
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Associated Press:
College Sports | USC can't complete comeback, drops Pac-12 opener at Oregon — USC makes just five of its first 20 field-goal attempts and turns the ball over 10 times in the opening 17 minutes to fall behind badly, then gets within four points in the second half before falling, 82-74
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Juan Arturo Recio / ESPN:
Rays' Wander Franco no-shows agency summons in D.R. — Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco did not respond to a summons filed in the Dominican Republic to address allegations that he had inappropriate relationships with minors, the agency director said Thursday.
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Mark W. Sanchez / New York Post:
Mets interested in ex-Yankee Gio Urshela as possible third-base option — As they explore their options at third base, the Mets have checked in on a former Yankee. — David Stearns & Co. have expressed interest in free agent Gio Urshela, a source said. — Although no agreement …
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Journal Sentinel:
Herb Kohl, former U.S. senator and Milwaukee Bucks owner, dies at age 88 — Amy Rabideau Silvers, Craig Gilbert and Bill GlauberMilwaukee Journal Sentinel — Herb Kohl, the former U.S. senator, Milwaukee Bucks owner and retail shopping magnate, died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 88 after a brief illness.
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The Athletic:
Russell Wilson expecting to be cut by Broncos in March after midseason contract dispute: Sources — Russell Wilson is expecting to be cut by the Denver Broncos in March, per league sources. The veteran quarterback was informed Wednesday of the team's decision to bench him for the final …
Associated Press:
Yankees trade outfielder Estevan Florial to Cleveland Guardians for right-hander Cody Morris — The Yankees traded former top prospect Estevan Florial to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday, acquiring right-hander Cody Morris for the 26-year-old outfielder. Florial signed with the Yankees …
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Ben Krimmel / Yahoo Sports:
Yankees acquire RHP Cody Morris from Guardians for OF Estevan Florial — The Yankees announced Tuesday they have acquired right-handed pitcher Cody Morris in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians for outfielder Estevan Florial. — Morris, 27, made six appearances in relief for Cleveland in 2023 …
