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Benjamin Hochman / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
At Cardinals' Winter Warm-up, John Mozeliak discusses Yadier Molina's 2024 role with club — During an on-stage interview Saturday at Ballpark Village, John Mozeliak tried to pump up the thawing crowd of Winter Warm-up fans: — “So, you guys excited about Yadi coming back?” — There were some applause, sure.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals brace for the chill, ready to gauge the temp of their fan base at Winter Warm-up — In today's 10 a.m. “Ten Hochman” video — brought to you by Siteman Cancer Center — Ben Hochman discusses Cardinals Winter Warm-up and the exciting storylines. Also, a happy birthday shoutout to Dominique Wilkins!
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Jordan Hicks to start for Giants after $44M deal, sources say — Right-hander Jordan Hicks and the San Francisco Giants are in agreement on a four-year, $44 million contract, sources told ESPN, with the plan to convert him from the bullpen into a full-time starter.
Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
How Cincinnati Reds newest pitcher, Brent Suter, brings important passion to hometown team — If it sometimes seems like Brent Suter wants to save the world, maybe that's because he actually does. — One beach cleanup at a time. One forestation project at time.
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MLB Trade Rumors, Redleg Nation and Red Reporter
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 …
Eric Longenhagen / FanGraphs Baseball:
2024 International Prospect Rankings and Scouting Reports — Monday is the first day of the new international signing period, so I've expanded and updated my evaluations of players from the class. An overview of the rules that govern signing international amateurs can be found on MLB's glossary here …
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Camden Chat and Covering the Corner
Dan Duggan / The Athletic:
Brian Daboll vs. Wink Martindale: Inside the Giants coaches' messy divorce — The relationship between New York Giants coach Brian Daboll and defensive coordinator Wink Martindale came to an explosive end Monday, less than 24 hours after the team finished a disappointing 6-11 season.
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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.
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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Daily News, Associated Press and Pasadena Star News
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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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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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.
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Pro Football Rumors, New York Post, masslive.com and Awful Announcing