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Christopher ‘Mad Dog’ Russo torches Astros players, owner, MLB in 8-minute tirade - nj.com

by: Randy Miller | rmiller@njadvancemedia.com — NJ.com 13 Feb

Houston Astros offered a lot of denials and some remorse Thursday when addressing their sign-stealing scandal on the opening day of spring training.

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... nnant with a dramatic home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Yankees is thinking about when he gets past third base, ‘Hey, don’t rip my shirt off ...

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MLB rumors: New timeline for results of Red Sox sign-stealing investigation - nj.com

by: Mike Rosenstein | mrosenstein@njadvancemedia.com — NJ.com 11 Feb

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is investigating the Boston Red Sox for illegally stealing signs during the 2018 season under the direction of former manager Alex Cora.

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... ton’s sign-stealing operation. Three days after it went public, the New York Mets fired Beltran as the club’s manager. Buy Yankees tickets: StubHub, SeatGeek ...

MLB rumors: Here’s how close Mets were to landing Indians’ Francisco Lindor - nj.com

by: Joe Giglio | jgiglio@njadvancemedia.com — NJ.com 10 Feb

The New York Mets made a strong effort to land Cleveland Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor during MLB’s winter meetings.

What was Mike Trout doing at his alma mater? There’s 1 big reason why he returned - nj.com

by: Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com | — NJ.com 7 Feb

Millville captains will wear Trout's No. 1 this spring

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MLB rumors: Hank Aaron says all involved in Astros’ sign-stealing scandal ‘should be out of baseball’ | How does he feel about Pete Rose, steroids? - nj.com

by: Brian Fonseca | BFonseca@njadvancemedia.com — NJ.com 6 Feb

Hall of Famer and former home run king Hank Aaron doesn't think MLB commissioner Rob Manfred came down hard enough on those involved in the Houston Astros' sign-stealing operation.

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In strange letter, failed Yankees prospect demands $1.6 million from Reds, says he’s next Alex Rodriguez - nj.com

by: Brendan Kuty | BKUTY@njadvancemedia.com — NJ.com 6 Feb

Plus, the Cincinnati Reds fire back at former New York Yankees farmhand Garrison Lassiter, who alleges age discrimination.

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How Wilpon family screwed Mets fans in Steve Cohen negotiations debacle - nj.com

by: Joe Giglio | jgiglio@njadvancemedia.com — NJ.com 5 Feb

Steve Cohen seems poised to walk away from owning the Mets, and the Wilpon family is reportedly the reason why.

MLB rumors: Is Steve Cohen backing out of deal to become Mets’ majority owner? - nj.com

by: Brian Fonseca | BFonseca@njadvancemedia.com — NJ.com 4 Feb

There is uncertainty surrounding the New York Mets ownership situation.

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New Era releases Yankees, Mets, Phillies batting practice caps | How to buy your own ahead of spring training - nj.com

by: Brian Fonseca | BFonseca@njadvancemedia.com — NJ.com 4 Feb

The Yankees, Mets, Phillies and every other MLB team will have fresh gear for spring training. New Era Caps released its official batting practice caps on Tuesday.

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... sday, and fans can buy their own at Fanatics. Find the Yankees cap here, the Phillies here and the Mets here. Fanatics is also selling the first versions of MLB j ...

MLB rumors: Ex-Yankees 1st baseman Greg Bird flocks to a new nest for 2020 - nj.com

by: Mike Rosenstein | mrosenstein@njadvancemedia.com — NJ.com 4 Feb

The New York Yankees designated first baseman Greg Bird for assignment in November, ending his injury-plagued career in the Bronx.

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Mystery grows deeper over Yankees great Derek Jeter’s Hall of Fame ‘no’ vote - nj.com

by: Brendan Kuty | BKUTY@njadvancemedia.com — NJ.com 4 Feb

The BBWAA released all the ballots voters chose to make public Tuesday morning. One person did not vote for New York Yankees legend Derek Jeter, a five-time World Series champion.

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