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San Diego Padres to be sold for record-breaking price

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The San Diego Padres are finally set to be sold, and they will fetch a record-setting price for an MLB franchise. The Padres are being purchased by a group led by private equity billionaire Jose E. Feliciano and his wife Kwanza Jones, according to Jared Diamond and Miriam Gottfried of the Wall Street Journal. The … The post San Diego Padres to be sold for record-breaking price appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Los Angeles Angels Legend Garret Anderson Passes Away at Age 53

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Los Angeles Angels legend Garret Anderson passed away on Thursday after suffering a fatal heart attack. He was 53.TMZ reported that Anderson suffered a medical emergency in Newport Beach, California, and passed away, leaving a void in the hearts and minds of both Angels fans and baseball fans worldwide, as he was one of the […] The post Los Angeles Angels Legend Garret Anderson Passes Away at Age 53 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Rays manager drops ‘not surprised’ truth bomb on Brandon Lowe’s electric start

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The Tampa Bay Rays will be going up against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and they’ll see a familiar face on the other side. Brandon Lowe, who had been with the Rays for eight seasons, is now with the Pirates, and he’s lighting it up for them to start the season. One person who isn’t startled by […] The post Rays manager drops ‘not surprised’ truth bomb on Brandon Lowe’s electric start appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kazuma Okamoto Reflects on Early-Season Struggles With Blue Jays

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New Toronto Blue Jays third baseman Kazuma Okamoto has reflected on his early-season struggles with his new ballclub.The Blue Jays signed Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million contract during the offseason to become the squad’s new third baseman this year. With the team losing former star slugger Bo Bichette to the New York Mets in […] The post Kazuma Okamoto Reflects on Early-Season Struggles With Blue Jays appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Guardians’ Stephen Vogt reacts to Parker Messick falling just short of no-hitter

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Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Parker Messick threw a tremendous game on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. He had a no-hitter heading into the ninth inning before giving up a single to the first batter of the inning. Nevertheless, Messick competed eight-plus innings while striking out nine hitters. The Guardians won the game 4-2. After the […] The post Guardians’ Stephen Vogt reacts to Parker Messick falling just short of no-hitter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Mets make Francisco Lindor lineup change amid 8-game losing streak

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The New York Mets are in the midst of a serious downward spiral, losing their last eight games. Now, manager Carlos Mendoza is hoping a change to the lineup changes New York’s fortune. When the Mets take on the Chicago Cubs on Friday, Carson Benge will be hitting leadoff while Francisco Lindor will be batting […] The post Mets make Francisco Lindor lineup change amid 8-game losing streak appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Padres manager makes crucial lineup announcement after defeating Mariners

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The San Diego Padres earned a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night. After the game, manager Craig Stammen announced that outfielder Ramon Laureano will be the team’s leadoff hitter moving forward, via AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. “Ramón Laureano is the Padres’ leadoff man until further notice, Craig Stammen said. He cited Laureano’s […] The post Padres manager makes crucial lineup announcement after defeating Mariners appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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FBI, FAA Issue Warning After More Than Half A Dozen Drones Spotted Over Coors Field In Colorado

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The FBI and Federal Aviation Administration have issued a warning after more than half a dozen drones appeared above Coors Field during recent Colorado Rockies games. Between April 3 and April 5, while the Rockies were playing their first home series against the Philadelphia Phillies, authorities spotted the drones flying over the stadium. Concerned about […] The post FBI, FAA Issue Warning After More Than Half A Dozen Drones Spotted Over Coors Field In Colorado appeared first on BroBible.

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