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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Much-maligned umpire Ángel Hernández to retire from Major League Baseball — Ángel Hernández, the polarizing veteran umpire who has drawn the wrath and exasperation from players, managers and fans alike over three decades, is retiring Tuesday from Major League Baseball …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
MLB umpire Ángel Hernández retiring after 3 decades — MLB umpire Ángel Hernández is retiring effective immediately, ending a controversial three-decade-long career that in recent years turned Hernández into a source of consternation with players and a punching bag among fans on social media.
New York Times:
Controversial MLB umpire Angel Hernandez to retire immediately — Baseball's most controversial umpire is calling it a career. Angel Hernandez, who has been criticized by many in the game for decades, will retire. — MLB first approached Hernandez about the possibility of retiring earlier this season, according a baseball source.
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Negro Leagues' statistics will be incorporated into Major League Baseball's historical records on Wednesday — Babe Ruth has long been considered the greatest player in baseball history, with arguments made for Willie Mays, Hank Aaron, Ty Cobb, Stan Musial, Barry Bonds and even Shohei Ohtani.
Keith Pompey / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Sources: Sixers are prepared to give Jimmy Butler a maximum extension if the Heat star is traded — It's no secret that the 76ers are closely monitoring Jimmy Butler's contract situation with the Miami Heat.The Sixers view him as a fallback option if they are unable to sign Paul George in free agency.And …
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Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
2024 MLB Mock Draft 1.0: Who will go No. 1 to the Guardians? — Open Extended Reactions — Conference tournaments have concluded, NCAA regionals matchups have been announced and high school private workout season is in full swing. That means the 2024 draft class has come into enough focus …
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Padres RP Estrada extends strikeout streak to 13 straight — MLB, San Diego Padres, Miami Marlins — SAN DIEGO — In early November, Jeremiah Estrada was waived by the Chicago Cubs. Just more than a month ago, he was in Triple-A. — Now he's enjoying some vibes with the San Diego Padres …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Batting nearly .400 with Padres, hitting wizard Luis Arráez has been better than advertised — SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres knew they were getting the best pure hitter in the game. — They knew they were getting a steal from the Miami Marlins who are paying virtually his entire contract.
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. out for season with torn left ACL — Reigning National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. tore the ACL in his left knee Sunday and will miss the remainder of the season, a significant blow to an Atlanta Braves team that already lost ace Spencer Strider for 2024.
Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani progressing in recovery from TJ surgery — NEW YORK — While Shohei Ohtani has remained one of the most productive hitters in the majors this season, he continues making progress in his recovery to getting back on the mound after Tommy John surgery.
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Patrick Saunders / Denver Post:
Rockies' Jordan Beck, out with broken hand, unsure when he'll return — Injured reliever Daniel Bard would like to pitch next season — With his left hand in a splint and heavily wrapped, Jordan Beck was still coming to grips with his injury on Sunday morning. — “It's a tough ticket,” the Rockies rookie outfielder said.
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
Kansas City Royals place Michael Massey on 10-day injured list with back strain — The Kansas City Royals on Sunday placed second baseman Michael Massey on the 10-day injured list with a strained ligament in his lower back. — Massey heads to the injured list for the second time this season.
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