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Matt Gelb / The Athletic:
How the Phillies' $100 million marriage with Nick Castellanos ended in divorce — Share full article — The beginning of the end for Nick Castellanos' time in Philadelphia came on the night when the $100 million outfielder cracked open a Presidente beer and carried the green bottle into the Phillies dugout in the middle of a game.
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Dylan Svoboda / New York Post:
Yankees looked into Nick Castellanos trade before getting mixed reviews — The Yankees were talked out of pursuing Nick Castellanos. — The team looked into trading for the Phillies slugger earlier this offseason, but backed off after receiving mixed reviews, according to The Post's Jon Heyman.
Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Phillies release Nick Castellanos, who addresses notable '25 benching
Phillies release Nick Castellanos, who addresses notable '25 benching
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David Adler / MLB.com:
Cubs agreeing to multi-year deal with reliever Miller (reports) — The Cubs are closing in on a multi-year Major League deal with veteran reliever Shelby Miller, according to a report from FanSided's Robert Murray on Friday. — The team hasn't confirmed the report.
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Robert Murray / FanSided:
Sources: Cubs to sign free-agent reliever Shelby Miller to multi-year contract — Chicago is making a long-term bet on the veteran reliever, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery. … Free-agent reliever Shelby Miller and the Chicago Cubs are nearing a multi-year guaranteed major-league deal, sources say.
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Tim Healey / The Boston Globe:
Source: Red Sox' Roman Anthony to play for Team USA in World Baseball Classic if he passes spring training physical — FORT MYERS, Fla. — Roman Anthony's ascent is about to reach its biggest stage yet. — The Red Sox wunderkind will play for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic …
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Chandler Rome / The Athletic:
Bad Bunny wanted to pay Carlos Correa's WBC insurance. Officials said ‘it was a bad idea’ — Share full article — WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — After Houston Astros third baseman Carlos Correa could not receive insurance to play for Puerto Rico in next month's World Baseball Classic …
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Mitch Bannon / The Athletic:
Blue Jays bullpen bites: Brendon Little's lessons, Tyler Rogers to WBC and more — Share full article — DUNEDIN, Fla. — It was the biggest regret of Brendon Little's season. Yes, the misplaced sinker that Cal Raleigh crushed to left field, the tying run in the Toronto Blue Jays' Game 5 loss …
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Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase used coded language, rigged pitch in playoff game: Feds — Share full article — Hours before a game against the Cincinnati Reds on May 18, 2025, Cleveland Guardians pitcher Emmanuel Clase received a text message. — “Throw a rock at the first rooster in today's fight,” it read.
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Charlie Wright / MLB Trade Rumors:
Royals Sign John Means To Minor League Deal — The Royals have an agreement in place with lefty John Means, the team announced. It's a two-year minor league contract. Means tore his Achilles tendon in December and is likely to miss the 2026 season. The Wasserman client last pitched in the big leagues with the Orioles in 2024.
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ESPN:
Source: D-backs, Zac Gallen reach agreement on 1-year deal — The Arizona Diamondbacks are bringing back starting pitcher Zac Gallen after reaching agreement on a one-year, $22.05 million deal, a source told ESPN on Friday, confirming multiple reports. — Gallen's deal, which is pending a physical …
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
An injury halted this KC Royals starter's career. Now he is eager to pitch again — AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. — Marsh missed all of 2025 after shoulder setbacks and had labrum surgery in October. — Marsh expects March 9 clearance and should be ready to start throwing.
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Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
Yankees' Gerrit Cole could pitch in spring games, but return timeline unchanged — TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole on Friday confirmed he may pitch in Grapefruit League games before the end of spring training, which would represent a significant milestone in his recovery …
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