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Christian Arnold / New York Post:
1986 Mets World Series champion Lenny Dykstra suffers stroke — Mets great Lenny Dykstra suffered a stroke and has been hospitalized in Los Angeles, a source confirmed to The Post. — News of Dykstra's health issues first popped up on social media after “Dolan's Bar,” a Ridley Park …
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Rob Manfred says he will step down as MLB commissioner in 2029 — TAMPA, Fla. — Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred told reporters Thursday that this will be his final term in office and he will retire when it expires in January 2029. — Manfred, 65, replaced Bud Selig …
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Miami Herald:
A team that sought Luzardo, Marlins shortstop search, and why Gordon deal pleased Chisholm — The Marlins have been willing to listen to proposals for pitcher Jesus Luzardo all offseason, and sources say the Baltimore Orioles displayed the most interest. — The Orioles ultimately were unwilling to meet the Marlins asking price.
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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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Associated Press:
Guardians to start home opener following total solar eclipse — MLB, Cleveland Guardians, Chicago White Sox — CLEVELAND — The Guardians will throw the first pitch at their 2024 home opener after the earth, moon and sun align. — Cleveland's first game at Progressive Field …
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Pistons' Isaiah Stewart arrested after punching Suns' Drew Eubanks — Detroit Pistons power forward Isaiah Stewart punched Phoenix Suns power forward Drew Eubanks in the face in a Footprint Center parking lot before the Suns' 116-100 win over the Pistons on Wednesday, league sources briefed on the matter confirmed to The Athletic.
Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels owner Arte Moreno says he's around ‘for the long term’ — Moreno, 77, pulled the team off the market 13 months ago, and he said he isn't currently planning to try to sell the team — TEMPE, Ariz. — Arte Moreno has no regrets about the change of heart that led him to pull the Angels off the market 13 months ago.
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' Scott Harris explains why he didn't add more offense in offseason — LAKELAND, Fla. — The bosses agree. — The Detroit Tigers shouldn't be talking about winning the American League Central, not when it hasn't happened since 2014. It's been a long nine seasons without postseason baseball …
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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 …
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 …
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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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ESPN:
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.
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