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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Astros emerging as possible Josh Hader landing spot in free agency — The Astros are emerging as a potential spot for star closer Josh Hader, a Houston prospect before an ill-conceived trade to Milwaukee. — One other thing heard from teams about Hader, arguably the game's best closer …
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The Athletic:
Astros targeting Josh Hader, who could replace Ryan Pressly as team's closer — Ryan Pressly is one of the best closers in postseason history. But the Houston Astros might want him to share ninth-inning duties or supplant him entirely in 2024. — The reason: They are trying …
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Brendan Kuty / The Athletic:
Yankees potential relief targets: A Josh Hader splash, Wandy Peralta reunion and more options — First, it was the trade for Alex Verdugo. Then it was the trade for Juan Soto and Trent Grisham. And most recently, the signing of Marcus Stroman. Now, it seems like the New York Yankees' offseason may be nearly complete.
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The Athletic:
Diamond Sports to receive Amazon investment in bankruptcy plan: What does it mean for MLB, NBA, NHL? — Diamond Sports, the bankrupt broadcaster that carries the rights to 37 sports teams across MLB, the NBA and NHL, has arranged a $450 million plan with creditors that would allow …
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Business Wire:
Diamond Sports Group Enters into Restructuring Support Agreement that Provides Framework for Comprehensive Reorganization Plan to Emerge from Chapter 11 as a Going Concern — Obtains Commitment for $450 Million in New Debtor-In-Possession Financing — Diamond's Creditors Reach Agreement on Company's Go-Forward Capital Structure
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Josh Kosman / New York Post:
Amazon to help save bankrupt Diamond Sports with $100M deal to stream five MLB teams: sources — Amazon is poised to stream the games of five Major League Baseball teams this season after extending a roughly $100 million lifeline to help broadcaster Diamond Sports emerge from bankruptcy, The Post has learned.
Mark Chiarelli / Baseball America:
2024 Top 100 Prospects — The Baseball America Top 100 Prospects rankings are our 35th edition of our flagship prospect ranking, which means the players included below are part of a fraternity of the best prospects in baseball that stretches from 1990 (which included Hall of Famer Frank Thomas) …
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Fran Spielman / Chicago Sun Times:
White Sox in ‘serious’ talks to build new South Loop stadium — The White Sox are negotiating with developer Related Midwest about the possibility of building a new ballpark on the South Loop parcel known as “The 78.” — Sources familiar with the talks, all of whom asked to remain anonymous …
Mick Akers / Las Vegas Review-Journal:
A's visiting 2 sites during search for temporary home — The Oakland Athletics are making site visits this week as they try to figure out where they will play once their Oakland Coliseum lease is up after the 2024 MLB season. — Members of the A's executive team, including owner John Fisher …
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Peter Abraham / The Boston Globe:
Craig Breslow acknowledges that 'it's been a challenge' to find starting pitching for the Red Sox — Craig Breslow knows what Red Sox fans are thinking. The team essentially promised there would be major upgrades to the roster after another last-place finish, and it has yet to happen.
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Destiny Lugardo / Phillies Nation:
Phillies announce 2024 non-roster invitees — The Phillies' list of spring training non-roster invitees is in and there are some familiar names heading to camp. — Mick Abel, who could factor into the Phillies' pitching plans later this season, gets his second big league camp invite.
Associated Press:
Mets to honor Dwight Gooden in April, Darryl Strawberry in June — NEW YORK — Darryl Strawberry and Dwight Gooden thought back to what might have been, how their starry accomplishments would have been so much greater had they not succumbed to the drugs and alcohol that shattered their careers.
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