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• Trump support drove wedge between former Mets star teammates, says sports radio star Mike Francesa - Sports radio host Mike Francesa claimed political differences over President Donald Trump caused a feud between Mets players Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo.
• Chicago radio host rips Cubs player for Turning Point event attendance, likens it to 'Nazi-adjacent pep rally' - Matt Shaw’s upcoming appearance at Turning Point USA’s America Fest sparked renewed criticism after his decision to attend Charlie Kirk’s funeral.
• NYC radio host rips Mets owner Steve Cohen after homegrown star leaves: 'Sold us a bill of goods' - New York radio host Joe Beningo criticized Mets owner Steve Cohen and president David Stearns for allowing Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz to leave in free agency.
• Orioles sign star slugger to record contract: reports - The Baltimore Orioles reportedly signed first baseman Pete Alonso to a record-setting five-year, $155 million contract after a career year from the former New York Mets star.
• Why Baseball Hall of Fame chair was 'not surprised' Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds struck out again - Baseball Hall of Fame chair Jane Forbes Clark said Monday she wasn't surprised that Roger Clemens and Barry Bonds missed another chance to enter Cooperstown.
• Dodgers land All-Star closer in record-breaking deal after back-to-back World Series wins: reports - Edwin Diaz is set to join the Los Angeles Dodgers on a three-year, $69 million deal after a dominant run with the New York Mets, giving the reigning champions the top closer on the market.
• Trump goes to bat for Roger Clemens' Hall of Fame candidacy ahead of committee vote - President Donald Trump expressed his support for Roger Clemens' Hall of Fame candidacy on Sunday, hours before the Era Committee would vote on it.
• Trump backs Clemens’ Hall of Fame bid, rejecting banned-substance allegations tied to MLB’s steroid era - Roger Clemens’ Hall of Fame case appears to be closely watched by President Donald Trump, who defended the retired pitcher against long-standing steroid allegations.
• Devin Williams, Mets agree to 3-year deal after tumultuous season with Yankees: reports - The New York Mets reportedly signed reliever Devin Williams to a three-year, $51 million contract despite a tumultuous season with the New York Yankees.
• Orioles sign hard-throwing reliever to 2-year contract to bolster bullpen: reports - The Baltimore Orioles signed reliever Ryan Helsley to a two-year, $28 million contract in an effort to bolster the back end of their bullpen.