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Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner may support a salary cap proposal tied to payroll minimumFeb 21, 2025 9:44 pm - New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner may support a salary cap proposal as long as it contains a provision mandating minimum payrolls. The Yankees had Major League Baseball's highest payroll for 15 straight years through 2013 but have not been the biggest spender since then.
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Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller has no fracture or significant bruising after getting struck by linerFeb 21, 2025 3:12 pm - Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller still has a bit of a headache, but manager Dave Roberts says the 25-year-old right-hander slept fine and feels much better a day after getting hit on the head by a line drive.
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ESPN and Major League Baseball agree to end their deal after 2025 season, AP source saysFeb 20, 2025 6:38 pm - ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games will conclude at the end of the 2025 season. Both parties agreed to end their national television deal early, a person with knowledge of the decision said Thursday. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because an announcement had not been made.
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‘I’m extremely blessed’: Naperville’s Lopez cherishing time with CubsFeb 20, 2025 5:37 pm - At a career crossroads, Naperville Central High School graduate Nicky Lopez is cherishing his time with the Cubs.
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Dodgers pitcher Miller, suburban native, hit in the head by a line drive, walks off fieldFeb 20, 2025 5:09 pm - GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a line drive on Thursday during the team's spring training against the Cubs, but he was ...
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Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet makes first ABS challenge in spring training and winsFeb 20, 2025 3:51 pm - Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet believed the 95 mph fastball he threw to Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy was in the strike zone. Home plate umpire Tony Randazzo disagreed and called it a ball. Instead of arguing, Poteet simply patted the top of his cap, signifying he wanted to challenge the call. After a few seconds, the verdict was ready on the video board in right-center field.
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Imanaga honored to be part of historic pitching matchup when Cubs face the Dodgers in JapanFeb 19, 2025 3:02 pm - Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga said Wednesday he was "very honored" to receive the opening day start against the Los Angeles Dodgers when the teams meet March 18 in Tokyo. It is the first of two games between the Cubs and Dodgers in Tokyo.
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Cubs reportedly set to add veteran infielder TurnerFeb 18, 2025 10:47 am - The Cubs will sign veteran infielder Justin Turner to a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
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Can Cubs use quantity to create quality bullpen?Feb 17, 2025 8:37 pm - The Cubs missed on a couple free-agent relievers and settled for consolation prizes. So it’s natural to ask if there’s enough in the bullpen to make a strong playoff run.
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White Sox claim RHP Owen White off waivers from the YankeesFeb 17, 2025 6:09 pm - GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Chicago White Sox claimed Owen White off waivers from the New York Yankees on Monday, giving the well-traveled pitcher another new home. White was s...