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Mets fire GM Porter; Cohen cites 'zero tolerance'
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Tuesday, 19 January 2021 05:43
The New York Mets fired general manager Jared Porter on Tuesday, according to owner Steve Cohen.The firing came a day after ESPN reported that he sent explicit unsolicited texts and images to a female reporter in 2016 while working for the Chicago Cubs in their front office.Cohen tweeted Tuesday that the Mets "have terminated Jared Porter this morning," less than…
Sources: Lester, Nationals agree to 1-year deal
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Monday, 18 January 2021 19:24
Veteran left-hander Jon Lester and the Washington Nationals are in agreement on a one-year deal, pending a physical, sources familiar with the contract told ESPN.Lester rejoins Dave Martinez, the current Nationals manager and former Cubs bench coach when they won the 2016 World Series for their first title in 108 years. Martinez has now added two players from his time…
Source: Chatwood, Jays reach 1-year, $3M deal
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Monday, 18 January 2021 20:09
Right-hander Tyler Chatwood has agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, a source told ESPN on Monday.The deal is pending a physical.Chatwood never reached his full potential as a member of the Chicago Cubs after a disastrous first season with them in 2018. He had massive control problems that pushed him to the bullpen in…
Mets GM acknowledges sending explicit images
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Monday, 18 January 2021 20:04
New York Mets general manager Jared Porter sent explicit, unsolicited texts and images to a female reporter in 2016, culminating with a picture of an erect, naked penis, according to a copy of the text history obtained by ESPN.The woman, a foreign correspondent who had moved to the United States to cover Major League Baseball, said at one point she…
Padres to acquire Pirates' Musgrove, sources say
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Monday, 18 January 2021 17:01
The San Diego Padres are in agreement on a deal to acquire right-hander Joe Musgrove from the Pittsburgh Pirates, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan.The trade for Musgrove is pending medical reviews, per sources, and will be sending a large package of prospects back to the Pirates. Hudson Head, a well-regarded center fielder, is expected to be among the group heading…
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