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The defensive end joked with the former MLB All-Star.

CHICAGO — My first mention of a tweet appeared July 28, 2009, in a Chicago Tribune story on a Milton Bradley trade rumor.

American League Cy Young runnerup to Justin Verlander “is still evolving, even with the year he had,” pitching coach Ethan Katz said.

In an era in which strikeouts are rising, Priester said he’s more inclined to induce contact earlier in counts to help his chances of pitching deeper and to alleviate the workload of his relievers.

ATLANTA — One year after Freddie Freeman up and left the Braves, Dansby Swanson can up and leave. (Let’s get this out of the way: Swanson, like Freeman, is represented by Excel Sports Management.) This isn’t to say Swanson will, but he might. As a public service, we offer talking…

The Cubs non-tendered Brailyn Marquez, outfielder Rafael Ortega and right-handed pitcher Alexander Vizcaíno at Friday’s deadline.

“We appreciate all that Adam and Danny did for our organization in 2022 and during prior seasons,” GM Rick Hahn said.

NEW YORK — The Yankees understand they are in a do-or-die situation. Aaron Judge’s historic 2022 campaign turned up the heat on general manager Brian Cashman to bring the AL single-season home run record holder back to the Bronx.

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers had until 5 p.m. Friday to decide whether to tender Cody Bellinger, the 2019 National League MVP, a contract for the 2023 season.