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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Josh Hader, Astros agree to record five-year $95M deal, source says — All-Star closer Josh Hader agreed to terms on a five-year, $95 million contract with the Houston Astros on Friday, significantly bolstering a team that has made seven consecutive appearances in the American League Championship Series …
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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 …
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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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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Yahoo Sports, DraftKings Network, ClutchPoints, New Jersey Online and MLB Trade Rumors
ESPN:
New details on Wander Franco investigation in Dominican Republic — WHEN EVERYTHING WAS falling apart for Wander Franco, the incandescent star shortstop for the Tampa Bay Rays, prosecutors in the Dominican Republic allege he opened WhatsApp on his phone and sent a message to the teenage girl …
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David Laurila / FanGraphs Baseball:
Sunday Notes: Cooperstown Could Use More Closers — Billy Wagner has a chance to be voted into the Hall of Fame this year. As I type these words on Saturday evening, the erstwhile left-handed reliever — this in his penultimate appearance on the BBWAA ballot — is polling at 80.0% …
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Amazin' Avenue, baseballmusings.com and BVM Sports
Sam McDowell / Kansas City Star:
Chiefs, Royals respond to ‘unresolved’ stadium issues in letter to county legislature — The Chiefs and Royals say they're finalizing a letter of intent with the Jackson County Sports Complex Authority that represents agreement on “virtually all of the principal terms” for their stadium proposals in the county.
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Royals Review, FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV, baseballmusings.com, Into The Fountains and Associated Press
Science:
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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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New York Post, NBC Sports Bay Area …, Salt Lake Tribune, Mercury News and MLB Trade Rumors
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.
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The Athletic, Crossing Broad and NBC Sports Philadelphia
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 …
