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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge cruises to unanimous Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year — Aaron Judge was the 10th player to win the AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year award by a unanimous vote and the second with the Yankees, along with Derek Jeter in 1996.
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
DeJong finishes second in rookie voting; Cards shop for relief — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • Any other year one of the best years ever by a Cardinals rookie shortstop would have been enough to win the National League Rookie of the Year. — This year, Cody Bellinger happened.
Associated Press:
Judge, Bellinger unanimous picks as Rookies of the Year — The only major question was whether it would be unanimous — and it was. — Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger are baseball's Rookies of the Year, after their record-setting home run binges left no need for any dissenting opinions.
ESPN:
Dodgers 1B Cody Bellinger earns NL Rookie of the Year honors — Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger was named the unanimous winner of the National League Rookie of the Year award Monday, beating finalists Josh Bell of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Paul DeJong of the St. Louis Cardinals.
UPI:
New York Yankees' Aaron Judge unanimous winner for 2017 AL Rookie of Year — The verdict was a unanimous one as New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was named the 2017 American League Rookie of the Year on Monday. — Judge received all 30 first-place votes in the voting conducted by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Jill Disis / CNNMoney:
Yankees star Aaron Judge signs deal with Pepsi — Pepsi ads through the years — Aaron Judge represents the new generation — for the New York Yankees, and now, for Pepsi. — The Yankees outfielder and finalist for the Rookie of the Year will serve as the new spokesperson for Pepsi, the soda giant announced Monday.
ESPN:
Yankees OF Aaron Judge signs deal to be Pepsi spokesperson
Yankees OF Aaron Judge signs deal to be Pepsi spokesperson
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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Another Dodgers winner, Cody Bellinger takes Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year
Another Dodgers winner, Cody Bellinger takes Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year
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Fox Sports:
Marlins have Stanton on the market as GM meetings start — ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) For sale: 28-year-old chiseled slugger who led the major leagues with 59 home runs, the most in 16 years. — Price: $295 million over a decade. — Complication: Giancarlo Stanton only goes where he wants to …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards, others know Stanton has all the power — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • As the clock ticked toward baseball's Aug. 31 trade deadline and his staff gathered for seafood and yellow rice at his house, Detroit general manager Al Avila dispatched two trusted colleagues to go to an address and wait, a sheet of paper at the ready.
Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Two ex-Yankees will be in next round of manager interviews … ORLANDO, Fla. — Aaron Boone and Hensley Meulens will be in the next wave of candidates interviewed to succeed Joe Girardi as Yankees manager, The Post has learned. — Brian Cashman said Sunday that the team was suspending …
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Yankees will keep at least one familiar face in the dugout — Yankees pitching coach Larry Rothschild (right) looks on as Masahiro Tanaka warms up. — MORE FROM: … ORLANDO, Fla. — The Yankees will have a new manager but will keep continuity with at least the same pitching coach.
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Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Yankees to interview Hensley Meulens, ex-Bomber and current Giants bench coach, for manager job
Mike Mazzeo / New York Daily News:
Pitching coach Larry Rothschild to return to Yankees, may be only coach from Joe Girardi's staff to be retained
Clark Spencer / miamiherald:
Giancarlo Stanton ‘running the show’ on any potential trades
Giancarlo Stanton ‘running the show’ on any potential trades
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Chicago Tribune:
Japanese star Shohei Otani is the talk of the GM meetings — Chicago Tribune — The Shohei Otani Show was the talk of the general managers meetings Monday, and it figures to have staying power this winter. — Otani, a standout pitcher and hitter in Japan, is hoping to do both in the majors …
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Kevin Spain / USA Today:
Dave Martinez to make around $1 million per season to manage Nationals — Dave Martinez's contract to manage the Washington Nationals is a three-year deal for $2.8 million, according to the Washington Post. — The Post reports there is a fourth year option for $1.2 million.
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Dodgers lead group of 6 MLB teams who must pay luxury tax for 2017 salaries
Dodgers lead group of 6 MLB teams who must pay luxury tax for 2017 salaries
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Carlos Beltrán / The Players' Tribune:
Muchas Gracias, Béisbol — Some of the best advice I have ever received in my life did not come from a ballplayer. It came from a golfer, if you can believe it. — It was Chi Chi Rodríguez. — I have been in many conversations with Chi Chi. He is a legend in Puerto Rico, and he is a very wise man.
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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Heyman | Dodgers and Cubs interested in Orioles closer Britton — ORLANDO — The Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers are two of the teams that have spoken to the Baltimore Orioles about star closer Zach Britton, sources tell FanRag Sports. It is believed that a couple other teams …
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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Cardinals looking at Darvish and Arrieta but eye trades 1st — ORLANDO, Fla. — The Cardinals are looking at high-end starters, including Yu Darvish and Jake Arrieta , but are telling people they will first investigate the trade market before committing to a big-ticket free agent.
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Ken Belson / New York Times:
Group of N.F.L. Owners Warns Jerry Jones and Threatens Penalties — Several fellow owners of N.F.L. teams have given Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones a cease-and-desist warning, threatening to punish him over his efforts to block a contract extension for Commissioner Roger Goodell …
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