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6:20 AM ET, March 15, 2024

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New York Post:
Gerrit Cole can avoid Tommy John surgery in Yankees' sigh of relief  —  The Yankees are close to Cy'ing with relief.  —  After Gerrit Cole visited with Dr. Neal ElAttrache on Thursday, the belief for now is the Yankees ace can avoid Tommy John surgery, The Post has learned.
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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.
Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
Yankees' Gerrit Cole won't need Tommy John surgery, source says  —  The New York Yankees received positive news Thursday: Gerrit Cole was informed he will not need Tommy John surgery, at least for now, after visiting Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles for a second opinion on his right elbow …
Buster Olney / ESPN:
What's next for Yankees after Gerrit Cole's injury news?  —  As the New York Yankees await news on the severity of Gerrit Cole's elbow issue, the reality of the calendar is this: He will be unavailable for a potentially significant period of time, and they are going to need to identify someone to pitch the games he cannot.
Discussion: Bleacher Nation and NESN.com
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
Gerrit Cole MRI: Results of elbow exam will frame New York Yankees' hopes for 2024
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 …
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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.
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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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 …
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 …
Discussion: Yahoo Sports
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.
Discussion: Purple Row
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 …
ESPN:
Darryl Strawberry says he is recovering after heart attack  —  MLB, New York Mets, New York Yankees  —  Former MLB All-Star slugger Darryl Strawberry is recovering after suffering a heart attack, he posted Monday night on social media.  —  “Praising God for His amazing grace and loving mercy …
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
Discussion: Gaslamp Ball and MLB Trade Rumors
 
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