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8:30 PM ET, September 7, 2024

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Brian Lewis / New York Post:
Jimmy Butler and the Nets may have a future together, but they've got some questions to answer first  —  With training camp approaching in less than a month, Nets fans are filled with questions about what their team has been doing over the offseason.  —  That's easy to understand …
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Jeff McNeil To Miss Rest Of Regular Season Due To Wrist Fracture  —  Mets second baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil had to leave Friday's game after being hit by a pitch on his right wrist, and tests revealed a wrist fracture, as manager Carlos Mendoza told the New York Post's Joel Sherman and other reporters today.
Andrew Marchand / New York Times:
John Sterling coming out of retirement to call Yankees postseason games: Sources  —  John Sterling, the legendary radio voice of the New York Yankees, is coming out of retirement to call the postseason for WFAN, sources briefed on the agreement said Thursday.
New York Times:
Taylor Swift to attend Chiefs season opener vs. Ravens to cheer on Travis Kelce: Source  —  Taylor Swift's Chiefs era is continuing.  The pop star will attend Thursday's NFL season opener between Kansas City and the Baltimore Ravens to cheer on her boyfriend and Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce …
Dan Woike / Los Angeles Times:
Lakers newsletter: One West exec thinks Zach LaVine is just what the Lakers need  —  Hey everyone, this is Dan Woike and welcome to the Lakers Newsletter, the time each week when the Los Angeles Times trusts me enough to speak directly to the readers in the same way your one uncle forwards …
ESPN:
Cubs' Shota Imanaga, 2 relievers combine to no-hit Pirates  —  CHICAGO — Shota Imanaga wasn't disappointed when he was removed after seven hitless innings and 95 pitches.  —  “He actually didn't know he had a no-hitter going at all, which is funny,” Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell said.
Alex Coffey / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Phillies prospect Andrew Painter hits 99 mph facing batters for first time since elbow surgery  —  TORONTO — Andrew Painter took a big step in his recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery on Wednesday, throwing to hitters at the Phillies' complex in Clearwater, Fla. Painter sat 97-98 mph and hit 99 mph.
ESPN:
Rangers' Corey Seager put on IL; hip issue may end season  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Seager was put on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of right hip discomfort that could end the All-Star shortstop's third season with the Texas Rangers.  —  The move was made before the Rangers played …
Jack Sommers / Sports Illustrated:
Can Diamondbacks Hang On to Make Postseason With 92 ERA+?  —  We take a look through MLB history to see how many teams make the postseason or win the World Series with such below average pitching.  —  It's no secret to anyone that has followed the Arizona Diamondbacks closely this year …
Discussion: AZ Snake Pit
Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
Elvis Andrus will officially retire as member of the Texas Rangers on Friday  —  Andrus will be honored prior to Friday's game against Ron Washington and the Los Angeles Angels. … Hey, just because a story makes you feel older doesn't mean it can't make you feel a little happier, too.
 
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