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Yankees, Marcus Stroman reportedly agree to deal as All-Star teases fans with picture in pinstripes

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It seems like Marcus Stroman is headed back to the Big Apple.

Stroman was traded to the New York Mets in 2019 and played there until 2021, but reports have swirled that the pitcher was livid at the fact that he was traded to Queens rather than the Bronx Bombers.

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Well, he finally got his wish.

Marcus Stroman of the Chicago Cubs delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on March 30, 2023, in Chicago. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Stroman has reportedly agreed to a deal with the New York Yankees.

SNY reports it is a two-year, $37 million pact with a vesting option for a third year.

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The two sides began progressing on a deal in recent days, and Stroman himself all but confirmed he was a Yankee when he posted a picture of himself photoshopped into a Yankees jersey on his Instagram story.

Ironically, Stroman has been extremely critical of the Yankees and general manager Brian Cashman in the past, but perhaps that came from bitterness when Cashman said in 2019 that Stroman would not have been an impact pitcher for them down that season’s stretch.

But it seems the two sides have put their differences aside.

Stroman has spent the last two seasons with the Chicago Cubs. He was named an All-Star for the second time in his career last summer.

Stroman was one of the best pitchers in the first half of last year, pitching to a 2.28 ERA in his first 16 starts. But in his final 11, he allowed 35 earned runs in just 38.0 innings, which equates to an ERA of 8.29. That stretch skyrocketed his season ERA to 3.95, the third-worst of his career.

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Marcus Stroman of the Chicago Cubs reacts during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Wrigley Field on March 30, 2023, in Chicago. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

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Once tabbed as one of the game’s best, the Yanks’ starting rotation was a question mark heading into the off-season, even with defending AL Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole.

New York signed Carlos Rodon to a $162 million deal last year, as he was the best pitcher on the market. But he was a major disappointment, pitching to a 6.85 ERA in just 14 starts thanks to injuries. Plus, with Nestor Cortes’ injuries last year and seemingly a lack of depth after acquiring Juan Soto for pitching prospects, it really remains to be seen what will be of the staff.

The Yanks were red-hot in their chase for Yoshinobu Yamamoto, offering him a $300 million deal, but he agreed to more money with the Los Angeles Dodgers last month, which was a huge blow to the Yanks’ plans.

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Although at their best, the rotation could be a force to be reckoned with.

Marcus Stroman of the Chicago Cubs pitches against the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on October 2, 2022, in Chicago. (Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)

Stroman owns a career 3.65 ERA in his career that began with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2014. He does not have overpowering stuff, but his repertoire is one that produces weak contact and lots of ground balls, which is perfect for Yankee Stadium.

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Tiger Woods involved in rollover crash in Florida less than 2 weeks before Masters: reports

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Tiger Woods was involved in a car crash on Jupiter Island in Florida on Friday, according to multiple reports. 

The Martin County Sheriff’s Office told ESPN that the crash happened on Jupiter Island. Woods’ condition was not immediately known. 

Woods competed in the TGL championship earlier this week with his girlfriend, Vanessa Trump, and her daughter, Kai, in the stands. It was his return to competitive golf after rupturing his Achilles last year, just ahead of the Masters.

Tiger Woods of Jupiter Links Golf Club looks on before the match against the Los Angeles Golf Club at SoFi Center on March 23, 2026, in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.  (Adam Glanzman/TGL/TGL Golf via Getty Images)

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The 15-time major winner, five of which have come at Augusta, was noncommittal about playing at this year’s Masters. President Donald Trump said on “The Five” on Thursday that he would be at Augusta but not play.

Woods has had trouble behind the wheel in the past. In 2021, he got into a wreck that resulted in serious leg injuries that kept him off the golf course for months.

This is a breaking story. Check back for more updates.

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High school softball top 20 rankings for the Southland

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A look at the top 20 high school softball teams in the Southland; as ranked by CalHiSports.com for The Times.

Rk. School; Record; Last ranking

1. Murrieta Mesa; 16-0; 1

2. Fullerton; 11-1; 4

3. Norco; 9-2; 3

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4. JSerra 14-2; 2

5. La Mirada 12-2; 6

6. Oaks Christian; 12-1; 5

7. Orange Lutheran 5-3; 7

8. Etiwanda; 14-1; 11

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9. Riverside King; 10-2; 20

10. Chino Hills; 13-4; NR

11. Chaminade; 10-1; NR

12. Sherman Oaks Notre Dame; 11-3; 8

13. El Modena; 7-4; 19

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14. La Habra; 12-3; 18

15. Temescal Canyon; 8-4; 12

16. Long Beach Poly; 5-0; 16

17. Los Altos; 7-5; NR

18. Garden Grove Pacifica; 10-5; 9

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19. Westlake; 10-2; NR

20. Anaheim Canyon; 8-4,10

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Indiana coach Cignetti sends message to star transfer with pre-practice dress code lesson

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In just his second season at the helm, Curt Cignetti led Indiana to its first national championship.

During the Hoosiers’ title run, Cignetti became known for his demanding coaching style. Indiana opened spring practice Thursday, and incoming transfer wide receiver Nick Marsh got a crash course in what it means to play for Cignetti.

Marsh, who transferred from Michigan State, arrived at practice in gold cleats. After noting Marsh’s productive two-year stint in East Lansing, Cignetti pivoted to the wideout’s footwear.

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Nick Marsh (6) of the Michigan State Spartans runs the ball up the field during the first quarter of a game against the Maryland Terrapins at Ford Field Nov. 29, 2025, in Detroit.  (Mike Mulholland/Getty Images)

“I didn’t love those gold shoes he came out in today,” Cignetti said. “He learned what getting your a– ripped is all about. I don’t know if that happened to him very often at Michigan State. That was before practice started.”

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Marsh totaled 1,311 receiving yards and nine touchdowns at Michigan State. TCU quarterback Josh Hoover also headlines Indiana’s transfer additions.

An Indiana Hoosiers helmet during a game against the Ball State Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium Aug. 31, 2019, in Indianapolis. (Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

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Cignetti added that the coaching staff has “more work to do with this group than the first two teams,” noting the group is still learning more about players the team will likely rely on next season.

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti during the second quarter against the Miami Hurricanes in the 2026 College Football Playoff national championship at Hard Rock Stadium Jan. 19, 2026, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Indiana went 16-0 en route to a thrilling win over Miami in the College Football Playoff national championship in January.

Cignetti framed his callout of Marsh’s cleats as an early message about expectations.

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“That was a wake-up call,” Cignetti said of the receiver’s pre-practice cleats. “But he’s really worked hard, done a great job for us.”

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