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2:55 PM ET, November 19, 2015

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Associated Press:
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.
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Doug Miller / MLB.com:
Lefty is 3rd Astro to earn honor; righty is 1st Cubs winner since Maddux in '92  —  Astros ace Dallas Keuchel caps his stellar 2015 campaign by being named the 2015 BBWAA American League Cy Young Award winner  —  They're loving Dallas in Houston, and the Windy City's still staying awake for Jake.
Discussion: ESPN
Kyle Thele / Chicago:
Los Angeles thinks Jake Arrieta deserves to win the Cy Young  —  Before the announcement of the NL Cy Young winner this evening, fans all over the country are giving their opinion on who should win.  With two Dodgers among the finalists, it's no surprise that the Los Angeles fan vote is split.
Jessica Smith / WISH-TV:
Judge hands Jared Fogle 15-year sentence  —  INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — 1:35 P.M. UPDATE: The judge said after sentencing, “This defendant was obsessed with child pornography and having sex with minors.  He chose to benefit from the production” of child porn, by obtaining the material.
Discussion: WJHL, KFOR-TV and WATE-TV
Associated Press:
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” …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Bronson Arroyo Interested In Return To Reds
Alden Gonzalez / Gonzo and ‘The Show’:
Roenicke returns to Angels as 3B coach ...  Ron Roenicke has returned to the Angels as their new third-base coach, the club announced on Wednesday.  —  Roenicke was the Angels' third-base coach from 2000-05, then was promoted to be their bench coach in 2006, taking over for Joe Maddon.
Discussion: NBCSports.com and True Blue LA
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cubs Sign Andury Acevedo  —  The Cubs have signed righty Andury Acevedo to a major league deal and added him to their 40-man roster, the club announced today.  He had reached the open market as a minor league free agent.  —  The 25-year-old Acevedo sped up the ladder in the Yankees organization …
Discussion: Bleed Cubbie Blue
Patrick Saunders / On the Rox:
Could Cleveland Indians be Rockies' trade partner for pitching?  —  TOPICS  —  Carlos Carrasco, Carlos Gonzalez, Corey Dickerson, Corey Kluber, Danny Salazar, Jeff Bridich, Trevor Bauer.  —  I was trolling big-league waters for possible trades that would bring pitching to Colorado …
Discussion: Plain Dealer and Let's Go Tribe
David Nakamura / Washington Post:
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.
Discussion: KWQC-TV
Doug Flutie / Facebook:
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.
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
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 …
Katie Muse / WAGA-TV:
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 …
Discussion: fox8.com
Andy Slater / Slater Scoops:
The Miami Marlins clubhouse was a circus, literally  —  Red clown noses, a shouting match, multiple trade requests by the team's ace, and players/coaches actively rooting against him: Welcome to the 2015 Marlins clubhouse.  —  It was a Sunday afternoon, May 17, 2015 to be exact.
 
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