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Frank Thomas, a three-time All-Star with his hometown Pirates who later became the top hitter on the expansion Mets, died Monday.

NEW YORK (AP) — Frank Thomas, a three-time All-Star with his hometown Pittsburgh Pirates who later became the top hitter on the expansion New York Mets, died Monday. He was 93. Both teams announced Thomas' death.

Former Major League Baseball player Frank Thomas died in Pittsburgh at the age of 93. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets, among other teams, over 16 seasons.

Frank Thomas, a member of the original Mets team in 1962 who spent three seasons playing for the franchise, died Monday at age 93.

The Angels have had a unique offseason, filling roster needs by acquiring cheaper, shorter-term options. But holes, and questions, remain.

Sports and youth have always gone together; when kids play and even watch sports, they learn about focus and fortitude and teamwork. But lately, sports are yielding insights on retirement, un-retirement and post-retirement. Consider Herschel Walker and Tom Brady.

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Your Sunday morning dose of New York Mets and MLB news, notes, and links.

DENVER (AP) — John Stearns, a four-time All-Star catcher with the New York Mets, has died after a long battle with cancer. He was 71.

Toronto maintains its playoff position beating Baltimore for the fifth time in six meetings.