Padres unlikely to challenge Fernando Tatis Jr. contract
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Padres unlikely to challenge Fernando Tatis Jr. contract

For a variety of reasons, including the Padres’ belief that Fernando Tatis Jr. didn’t need the clostebol and just made a foolish mistake, word is it’s “highly unlikely” the team will try to challenge his $340 million, 14-year contract. Though teams are disallowed from invalidating contracts over a PED suspension,…

Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton set to begin rehab assignment
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Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton set to begin rehab assignment

Giancarlo Stanton’s much-needed return to the Yankees’ lineup is coming into focus. After going through another pregame workout on Friday, Stanton was expected to begin a rehab assignment on Saturday with Double-A Somerset in Bowie, Md. According to manager Aaron Boone, the plan was for Stanton to serve as the…

Mets’ Taijuan Walker could miss start despite ‘good news’
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Mets’ Taijuan Walker could miss start despite ‘good news’

ATLANTA — The Mets received what they consider “good news” on Taijuan Walker’s sore back Wednesday, but that might not preclude the right-hander from missing his next start. Walker departed his outing Tuesday after only two innings, with what the Mets termed as back spasms. According to manager Buck Showalter,…