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Jim Diamond / Associated Press:
Trevor Zegras injured as Ducks beat Predators to snap 5-game skid — Troy Terry has a goal and an assist, Lukas Dostal makes 39 saves and the Ducks score the first five goals on their way to a 5-3 win, but Zegras is helped from the ice with a lower-body injury
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Andrew Knoll / Orange County Register:
Ducks lose Trevor Zegras for 6-8 weeks with broken ankle, Pavel Mintyukov out 6 weeks — Both were injured Tuesday in Nashville, with Zegras breaking his left ankle in the first period and Mintyukov sustaining a separated shoulder in the third — Even in a week otherwise defined by their trade …
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Associated Press and Pasadena Star News
Associated Press:
Bud Harrelson, scrappy Mets SS who fought Pete Rose, dies at 79 — NEW YORK — Bud Harrelson, the scrappy and sure-handed shortstop who fought Pete Rose on the field during a playoff game and helped the New York Mets win an astonishing championship, died early Thursday morning. He was 79.
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees make contract offer to Blake Snell as pitching pursuit heats up — The Yankees made an opening offer to top free-agent starter Blake Snell, The Post has learned. — However, with little to no evidence of significant progress on Snell or two other top rotation targets …
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The Athletic:
Why Titans fired Mike Vrabel, a story of festering slights and a lack of communication — NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Poor communication, misinterpreted statements and misunderstandings all helped bring Mike Vrabel's six-year Tennessee Titans tenure to a surprising end this week. — A culmination of events led to his firing.
Samantha Delouya / CNN:
Fruit Stripe gum to be discontinued — It's the end of an era for Fruit Stripe, the decades-old gum brand that was known for its fruit-inspired flavors and zebra-print product: The brand's owner is discontinuing the striped treat. — “The decision to sunset this product was not taken lightly …
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Christina De Nicola / MLB.com:
Marlins hire trailblazer Balkovec as director of player development (sources) — MIAMI — Rachel Balkovec has agreed to become the Marlins' director of player development, sources told MLB.com. The club did not confirm the news. — Balkovec, 36, is no stranger to the Minor League landscape …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Marlins hire trailblazer Rachel Balkovec as farm director, sources say
Marlins hire trailblazer Rachel Balkovec as farm director, sources say
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Covering the Corner and Yahoo Sports
Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
Soto, Guerrero among 194 still with uncertain salaries ahead of Thursday's abitration swap deadline — Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Pete Alonso are among 194 players across Major League Baseball still with uncertain salaries for 2024 heading into Thursday's deadline to exchange proposed figures in arbitration.
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Associated Press, MLB Trade Rumors and Battery Power
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
MLB free agency: Latest on Dylan Cease trade rumors, fits — From the first day of the offseason, right-handed starter Dylan Cease has been among baseball's most talked-about trade candidates. Executives around the league expected the Chicago White Sox ace would be on the move …
Associated Press:
Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers picked for first ‘Sunday Night Baseball’ — BRISTOL, Conn. — ESPN's early-season baseball schedule will be the Sho Show, as Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers will be featured on two of ESPN's first three “Sunday Night Baseball” telecasts this season.
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Jake Fischer / Yahoo Sports:
Dejounte Murray emerging as perhaps the most likely All-Star-caliber talent to be moved — Less than one month from the NBA's annual trade deadline, there remain few marquee players' names involved in active discussions between front offices. Yes, credit the play-in tournament and a majority …
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Hoops Rumors, Silver Screen and Roll, USA Today, HoopsHype and NetsDaily
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Sources: Cubs, lefty Shota Imanaga finalizing 4-year, $53M deal — CHICAGO — The Cubs finalized a deal with Japanese lefty Shota Imanaga on Wednesday, agreeing to a four-year, $53 million contract, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN. — The deal has several provisions …
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