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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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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 …
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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.
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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 …
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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
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Report: Yankees Make New Offer For Dylan Cease
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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
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Angels possibly had chance to keep Shohei Ohtani — Folks around the Angels believe Shohei Ohtani had a good chance to return had the Angels accepted the $700 million deferred deal that was being offered to the finalists (at least the Blue Jays and Giants accepted in addition to the Dodgers).
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Mets talking to J.D. Martinez — and the interest is mutual
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Associated Press:
Bill Plummer, backup C in ‘Big Red Machine’ era, dies at 76 — CINCINNATI — Bill Plummer, a reliable catcher who spent spent seven seasons backing up Johnny Bench during the “Big Red Machine” era and later served as a coach and manager in the majors and minors, has died. He was 76.
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Chandler Rome / The Athletic:
Blake Snell to Astros? Why the reigning Cy Young Award winner could fit well — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Astros owner Jim Crane coveted Blake Snell and Josh Hader during last season's trade deadline, but lamented afterward that the duo “never got on the board.”
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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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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources - Brewers' Devin Williams out with stress fractures — Milwaukee Brewers closer Devin Williams was diagnosed with two stress fractures in his back and is expected to miss around three months, sources told ESPN on Wednesday, a significant blow for the National League Central champions …
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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