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The Texas Rangers have put first baseman Blaine Crim on release waivers, a procedural step that would make him available to sign with a team in Asia once he clears. As reported by Evan Grant, Crim’s plan is to pursue an opportunity in Japan or Korea.
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Known for power, the Cubs outfielder showed a different toolkit in the second game of Wednesday’s doubleheader, delivering a bunt hit that helped set the tone offensively.
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The Long Beach State outfielder, who hit .369 as a freshman for the Dirtbags, has pledged to the Texas Longhorns as part of another transfer-portal addition.
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Minnesota announced that its pitching prospect Mick Abel will have arthroscopic surgery to address an elbow issue, with a recovery timeline to be set after the procedure is complete.
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San Francisco listed second baseman Luis Arraez out of the starting lineup Wednesday due to right foot soreness, while manager Tony Vitello indicated the three-time batting champion could still appear off the bench. The club also suggested outfield/bench relief may come as Ramos edges closer to returning.
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From a recruiting footprint limited to a pair of Power Five offers to an NBA first-round selection, Keaton Wagler was formally introduced to Clippers fans at Intuit Dome after a brief predraft run with the organization.
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The former UFC middleweight champion says retirement is not the plan right now, adding to the pressure around his late-career momentum after a second-round TKO loss to Joe Pyfer.
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Acquired from Buffalo in a package involving two draft picks and Louis Crevier, Bowen Byram says he is ready to take on the role Chicago expects from its top defenseman.
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Buffalo moved up in draft positioning after a deal with Chicago that also reshaped each team’s immediate organizational depth at defense and forward.
