Arrieta Wins NL Cy Young Award; Keuchel Takes AL Honor  —  NEW YORK — Jake Arrieta posted one final win, perhaps against his most formidable competition yet.  —  The Chicago Cubs righty aced out Dodgers stars Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw to earn the NL Cy Young Award by a comfortable margin Wednesday.

Latest On Angels' Front Office  —  4:36pm: Eppler tells Fletcher that the Angels “have not hired Bud Black” and are still in the process of assembling their front office unit (links to Twitter).  However, Fletcher notes that it won't be a surprise if Black ultimately does land in the Angels' front office, calling him a natural fit.

Arroyo says he would pitch for Reds again  —  Former Reds pitcher and free agent Bronson Arroyo was in Cincinnati Wednesday, and he hopes there are several days in the city ahead.  —  The right-hander hasn't pitched in the big leagues since 2014 after having “Tommy John” …

Fogle: Not a day will go by where I don't think about the victims  —  INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — 12:40 P.M. UPDATE: As Fogle begans his testimony he says, “Where do I even try to begin, your honor?  I did not understand the consequences of my actions.”  —  He went on to say …

An angry Obama upbraids critics who want to block refugees from Syria  —  MANILA — President Obama left Washington this week on an around-the-world trip to promote American values.  Halfway through, he has become embroiled in a debate with critics back home over just what those values are.

It is with a heavy heart that I am making this statement.  This morning my family experienced the tragic loss of my father, Dick and mother, Joan.  My Dad had been ill and died of a heart attack in the hospital and my Mom, less than an hour later had a sudden heart attack and passed away.

Tigers Acquire Francisco Rodriguez  —  The Tigers have officially acquired reliever Francisco Rodriguez from the Brewers.  Infielder Javier Betancourt will head to Milwaukee in the swap.  Detroit will also send a player to be named in the deal.  Detroit's announcement mentions that it …

Focused Ga. Mom Completes College Exam While in Labor  —  MACON, Ga. - A Macon woman was determined to take a college psychology test, despite the fact that she was in labor.  On Thursday, November 12, 21-year-old Tommitrise Collins was preparing to deliver her baby at Coliseum Medical Center …

40  —  I want to share this with you today on my 40th birthday, because I want the focus this season to be on the team and bringing a championship back to the city of Boston.  Thanks to everyone for the support, and see you in Spring Training.

Cubs' Maddon, Texas' Banister Selected Managers of the Year  —  NEW YORK — Joe Maddon won his third Manager of the Year award Tuesday and Jeff Banister his first after each guided his team on a surprising run to the playoffs.  —  In his initial season with the Cubs, Maddon took …