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.

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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 …

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.

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.

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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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 …

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 …

He's One of Baseball's Best Pitchers.  How Come No One Wants Him?  —  As teams report for Spring training, two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell is one of a clutch of valuable free agents without a team.  Many of them share the same agent: Scott Boras.  —  Spring training is underway …

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.

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.