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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
Giants agree to terms on a 3-year deal with power-hitting Jorge Soler — The San Francisco Giants, trying to contend with Southern California teams full of star power, have reached terms with a slugger who crushed 36 homers last year. — The Chronicle learned Monday night that the Giants …
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Jorge Soler, Giants agree to 3-year, $42M deal, source confirms — The San Francisco Giants and slugger Jorge Soler have agreed to a three-year contract worth $42 million, a source confirmed to ESPN. — The Giants have not officially announced the deal, which was first reported early Tuesday by the San Francisco Chronicle.
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Sources: MLB to enforce obstruction rule around bases — Major League Baseball intends to strictly enforce the obstruction rule around the bases this season, instructing umpires to be more diligent in calling the infraction, sources tell ESPN. — The league is holding a videoconference call …
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NBC Sports Bay Area & California:
NBC Sports California names Jenny Cavnar as A's play-by-play announcer — NBC Sports California has named Jenny Cavnar the primary play-by-play announcer for its live-game coverage of the Oakland Athletics, it was announced Tuesday. — The 20-year media veteran, who has 17 years …
Charlie GoldsmithCincinnati Enquirer / Cincinnati.com:
The Reds' plan for 2024 lineup starts with Elly De La Cruz at shortstop | Live updates — GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Cincinnati Reds enter spring training with one of the most versatile rosters in baseball. On a team where just about every position player can play at multiple spots …
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John Shea / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's, Oakland and county officials to meet on Coliseum lease extension — The Oakland Athletics will meet with officials from the City of Oakland and County of Alameda on Thursday to discuss a lease extension at the Coliseum, the Chronicle has learned. — Industry sources told the Chronicle …
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MLB spring training 2024: Teams, stars we can't wait to see — After a busy baseball winter, spring is in the air again. — The Los Angeles Dodgers spent $1.2 billion this offseason, landing the top two free agents in Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
MLB offseason awards: Best signings, biggest surprises | Nightengale's Notebook
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Jen Pawol one call away from being first woman MLB umpire — After working in the minor leagues for the past eight seasons, umpire Jen Pawol is one step closer to reaching the majors as she's been assigned to work in the Grapefruit League during spring training beginning later this month.
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ESPN:
Justin Verlander ‘behind schedule’ due to shoulder issue — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander is dealing with a shoulder issue that has delayed his spring training timeline and could jeopardize his status for Opening Day. — Verlander told reporters Wednesday that he is “a couple of weeks behind” …
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Anthony Olivieri / ESPN:
Police make arrest in theft, destruction of Jackie Robinson statue — MLB, Little League World Series — The Wichita (Kansas) Police Department on Tuesday said an arrest has been made nearly three weeks after a Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a park — and subsequently found dismantled days later.
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Kevin Acee / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Padres notes: Jackson Merrill will play wherever; Mike Shildt's OF solution involves more Fernando Tatis Jr. — Padres will look to add to their roster, but they also want payroll flexibility during the 2024 season — In his first big-league spring training, one year ago …
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Sam McDowell / Kansas City Star:
Royals set to announce stadium plans at Crossroads District site downtown: sources — At last, the Royals' vision of downtown baseball has settled on an exact location. — The Royals on Tuesday will announce their intentions to build a stadium in the Crossroads District in downtown Kansas City, multiple sources told The Star.
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