Athletics discuss potential lease extension with local government  —  The Oakland Athletics, still seeking a temporary home as they await their move to Las Vegas, met with officials from the city of Oakland and Alameda County on Thursday to discuss the possibility of extending their lease …

MLB players dressing down Nike, Fanatics over new uniforms that look ‘like a replica’  —  The top story of spring training so far has nothing to do with the seams and stitches on a baseball.  Instead, the talk of spring is all about the seams and stitches of the new jersey that Major League Baseball's …

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.

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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Orioles eyeing pitching market after Kyle Bradish, John Means injuries  —  The Orioles are looking at the starter market with young star Kyle Bradish shelved to start the year with a UCL injury (which has been known about for weeks but just came to public light now) and John Means a month behind schedule.

Padres shift Xander Bogaerts to 2B, tab Ha-Seong Kim as SS  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Xander Bogaerts is moving to second base to clear the way for 2023 Gold Glove utilityman Ha-Seong Kim to take over as the San Diego Padres' shortstop.  —  This move comes one year after the Padres signed Bogaerts to an 11-year, $280 million contract.

The Elly De La Cruz plan: Inside Cincinnati Reds' approach with a young star  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — At the end of last season, Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell and bench coach Freddie Benavides called a meeting with shortstop Elly De La Cruz to discuss the steps that they wanted to see him take during the offseason.

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 …

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 …

Trimmed-down Alek Manoah ready to kick butt, rather than the other way around  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — From the new hairstyle to the trimmer, fitter look, Alek Manoah certainly seemed ready for his role as of one of the most interesting players at Blue Jays training camp.  —  STORY CONTINUES BELOW