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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
What I'm hearing about trade talks for White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease — Early Tuesday, I heard the Texas Rangers might be close to acquiring Chicago White Sox right-hander Dylan Cease. The tip turned out not to be true, at least at that moment, but two sources briefed on the talks confirmed the teams engaged in recent discussions.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Padres acquire RHP Dylan Cease in trade with White Sox — MLB, Chicago White Sox, San Diego Padres — The San Diego Padres have acquired right-hander Dylan Cease from the Chicago White Sox, it was announced on Wednesday. — The White Sox are receiving right-hander Drew Thorpe …
The Athletic:
Padres acquire Dylan Cease from White Sox in 5-player trade — An offseason of Dylan Cease rumors has come to an end. The Chicago White Sox traded their right-handed ace to the San Diego Padres, the two teams announced Wednesday. — The Padres acquired Cease and trumped the Texas Rangers …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Report: Yankees Make New Offer For Dylan Cease — The Yankees are still in the process of gathering information on Gerrit Cole's elbow after he reported difficulty recovering between starts and underwent an MRI on Monday. In the meantime, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that they've …
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New York Post:
Gerrit Cole to miss at least 1-to-2 months as Yankees ace visits noted surgeon — Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will be out at least one-to-two months and will head to Los Angeles for an appointment with noted sports surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache, The Post has learned.
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Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Gerrit Cole MRI: Results of elbow exam will frame New York Yankees' hopes for 2024 — For four seasons, Gerrit Cole was the picture of both dominance and durability, more than living up to the largest contract bestowed on a starting pitcher in baseball history. — Yet he is not invulnerable.
CNN:
RFK Jr.'s VP prospect Aaron Rodgers has shared false Sandy Hook conspiracy theories in private conversations — Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has confirmed that among his potential vice-presidential prospects is New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers …
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Rebecca Davis O'Brien / New York Times:
Aaron Rodgers and Jesse Ventura Top R.F.K. Jr.'s List for Running Mate — Mr. Kennedy said he had been speaking with the Jets quarterback “pretty continuously” for the past month. — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has recently approached the N.F.L. quarterback Aaron Rodgers and the former Minnesota governor …
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John Shea / San Francisco Chronicle:
Optimistic A's manager Mark Kotsay has lofty ‘expectation’ of a .500 season — MESA, Ariz. — Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay had a smile on his face as he sauntered into the Hohokam Stadium clubhouse Tuesday morning. Consecutive 100-loss seasons and the franchise's messy relocation business …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
No longer afraid, Rockies' Riley Pint opens up about his comeback journey: ‘I want to be an inspiration’ — SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. − Colorado Rockies pitcher Riley Pint hated the drive to the ballpark. — It made him nauseous entering the baseball clubhouse. — He cringed just putting on the uniform.
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Mets talking to J.D. Martinez — and the interest is mutual — TEMPE, Ariz. — The Mets are among teams talking to star free agent DH J.D. Martinez, and word is the interest is mutual, sources tell The Post. — Mets owner Steve Cohen has apparently given the go-ahead to seriously discuss Martinez …
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Kevin Acee / San Diego Union-Tribune:
Padres notes: Narrowing down bench field; Graham Pauley keeps pushing; Robert Suarez seems fine — Padres trim more infielders, outfielders as they near departure for Korea; Graham Pauley goes nine again, gets two more hits; Robert Suarez takes comebacker off shin
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