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New York Times:
Seattle Mariners fire Scott Servais, name Dan Wilson manager — The Seattle Mariners' stunning collapse has prompted a change in leadership, with the club replacing manager Scott Servais with Dan Wilson. — The team also announced Thursday afternoon that they have let go hitting coach Jarret DeHart.
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Source: Angels, GM Perry Minasian reach new deal — Perry Minasian, nearing the end of his initial four-year contract, will return as general manager of the Los Angeles Angels, a source close to the situation told ESPN on Thursday. — Minasian and the Angels recently agreed to terms …
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Orange County Register, Yahoo Sports, New York Times, MLB Trade Rumors, Lone Star Ball and Associated Press
Andrew Marchand / New York Times:
Famed Yankees broadcaster John Sterling may return from retirement to call postseason games: Sources — John Sterling may come out of retirement to call the New York Yankees' postseason, according to sources briefed on WFAN, the Yankees and Sterling's plans.
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Pinstripe Alley, New York Post, New Jersey Online and Awful Announcing
Scott Dochterman / New York Times:
Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz, assistant receive 1-game suspensions for recruiting violation: Source — Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz and wide receivers coach Jon Budmayr will receive a one-game suspension for committing a recruiting violation when courting quarterback Cade McNamara before the transfer portal opened …
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New York Post, Associated Press, UPI and Front Office Sports
Evan Drellich / New York Times:
Ballplayers in Japan prep fight for earlier free agency, and chance to join MLB sooner — In late July, Tony Clark, the executive director of the Major League Baseball Players Association, visited Japan to announce support for players in the country's top league, Nippon Professional Baseball.
Discussion:
MLB Trade Rumors and Front Office Sports
Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
Why Giants could target Elías Díaz, 2023 All-Star Game MVP, as Patrick Bailey's fill-in — With Patrick Bailey on the injured list for at least 10 days, the San Francisco Giants could turn to an interesting fill-in: Elías Díaz, the All-Star Game MVP last season.
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Battery Power, McCovey Chronicles, MLB Trade Rumors, NBC Sports Bay Area …, Mercury News and Yahoo Sports
Julian McWilliams / The Boston Globe:
Despite a protracted recovery, Triston Casas didn't miss a beat in his return to Red Sox lineup — HOUSTON — Triston Casas's return to the lineup last week after missing close to four months wasn't what you would call a soft landing. — The first baseman rejoined the Red Sox …
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masslive.com, NESN.com and Boston Herald
Nick Regina / Staten Island Advance:
Staten Island coach issues scathing remarks on Yankees' Aaron Judge, mixed feelings about MLB's Little League Classic — South Shore Little League skipper Bob Laterza isn't one to mince words. Naturally, the longtime manager of the Staten Island loop isn't holding back when it comes …
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ESPN, New York Times, NESN.com, New York Post, New Jersey Online and Yahoo Sports
Sam Garcia / Sports Illustrated:
Padres' Star Prospect Faces Season-Ending Injury — Leodalis De Vries, the Padres' No. 2 prospect, has endured an injury that will likely cut his standout rookie season short. — After making a diving play in Single-A Lake Elsinore's Saturday game against the Inland Empire 66ers, De Vries …
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San Diego Union-Tribune and MLB Trade Rumors
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Brian Cashman opens up on Anthony Volpe's Yankees ‘growing pains’ — and if a demotion is possible — I would not send Anthony Volpe to the minors to clear his head and work on his swing. — But I would — if in charge — convene a meeting of my baseball people to see if they differed …
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New Jersey Online, New York Times, Pinstripe Alley, New York Daily News, Yahoo Sports and SNY
Darragh McDonald / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals Release Brandon Crawford, Option Jordan Walker — The Cardinals announced today that infielder Matt Carpenter has been reinstated from the injured list while fellow infielder Luken Baker has been recalled from Triple-A Memphis. In corresponding moves, the club optioned outfielder Jordan Walker …
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Associated Press, Mercury News, McCovey Chronicles, Yahoo Sports and NBC Sports Bay Area …
Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
MLB's most overrated and underrated players — Overrated and underrated. Taken together, they might be the most abused words in the English language. That's especially true when it comes to sports. — The terms are used every day, by the media and fans alike.
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The Good Phight and Arizona Sports
ESPN:
Alvarez's homer in 9th inning gives Mets 4-3 win over Orioles — NEW YORK — Francisco Alvarez busted out of his slump in a big way, hitting a solo home run with one out in the ninth inning to give the New York Mets a 4-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night.