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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Indians' Corey Kluber wins 2nd Cy Young in 4 seasons — Corey Kluber of the Indians, who also was honored in 2014, became the 19th pitcher to win multiple Cy Young Awards. — He joins seven-time winner Roger Clemens; five-time winner Randy Johnson; four-time winners Steve Carlton and Greg Maddux …
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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Back-to-back: Nationals' Max Scherzer wins 2nd consecutive Cy Young, 3rd overall — Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals won his third Cy Young Award, making him the 10th pitcher to win the award at least that often. — Roger Clemens holds the record with seven (six in the AL and one in the NL).
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UPI:
NL Cy Young: Washington Nationals' Max Scherzer repeats as winner — Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer earned his third Cy Young Award by beating out teammate Stephen Strasburg and Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw in the voting announced on Wednesday.
Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Cy Young winner Max Scherzer says college baseball helped him prosper — Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer celebrates with teammates after being relieved in the seventh inning against the Chicago Cubs during Game 3 of the NLDS on Oct. 9. (Stacy Revere / Getty Images)
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Will the Marlins' pain be the Cardinals' gain? — • The longtime king of New York, Derek Jeter, begins his reign over the conundrum in Miami with a decision so dramatic that it could, within the first few months of his ownership, shape the perception and performance of the Marlins for years.
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Martinez hits his way into the mix with Cards — LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. • While Cardinals Chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. awaits updates from top executives John Mozeliak and Michael Girsch on how they feel to best improve his club, he has an open mind on some of his current players.
Associated Press:
Scott Boras: ‘Economic penalties’ for MLB teams who cut payroll — ORLANDO, Fla. — Agent Scott Boras has a new metaphor this offseason, saying teams should desire to spend money on players and move to “Playoffville.” — Boras, who represents dozens of major leaguers …
ESPN:
Derek Jeter: Marlins need to fix money issues but not given Giancarlo Stanton will be traded
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Jon Heyman / FanRag Sports:
Heyman | Union challenge means Otani status on hold — ORLANDO, Fla. - One week after MLB and Nippon Professional Baseball worked out a “tentative agreement” on a $20 million posting system for Japanese two-way megastar Shohei Otani, the players union balked at the arrangement on Wednesday …
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
MLB tells teams they'll look into the issue of ‘juiced’ baseballs
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets GM Sandy Alderson talks trade value of his young, power arms after injury-plagued season
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Sandy Alderson doesn't want Mets fans to get their hopes up about Shohei Otani: 'This guy …
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Bleacher Report
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Acquire Ryon Healy — The Mariners announced that they've acquired first baseman Ryon Healy from the division-rival Athletics in exchange for right-hander Emilio Pagan and minor league infielder Alexander Campos. — Seattle GM Jerry Dipoto wasted little time in making …
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Josiah Turner / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Cardinals, Rays discuss possible trade for Alex Colome — The St. Louis Cardinals have an obvious need for a closer after releasing Trevor Rosenthal, and with Seung-Hwan Oh being a free agent this winter. So they're taking steps toward finding their next relief pitcher.
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Nick Ostiller / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Rays renew interest in Jose Bautista?
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Josiah Turner / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Cardinals willing to move outfielders this winter?
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Associated Press:
Rangers get minor league OF Cole to complete Dyson trade — ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Minor league outfielder Hunter Cole has been acquired by the Texas Rangers to complete the June trade that sent reliever Sam Dyson to the San Francisco Giants. — The move was announced Wednesday …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Rangers Acquire Hunter Cole To Complete Sam Dyson Trade
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ESPN:
Hal Steinbrenner agreed with GM's decision to fire Joe Girardi — ORLANDO — New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said Wednesday that the team's recent decision to fire manager Joe Girardi was a long time in coming. — Steinbrenner spoke to reporters in his first public comments since …
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Nick Ostiller / ESPN:
Rumor Central: Cubs, Alex Cobb share mutual interest? — There are plenty of connections between the Chicago Cubs and pitcher Alex Cobb. — The right-hander has spent all six years of his career with the Tampa Bay Rays, a team that current Cubs manager Joe Maddon ran for the first half of that time period.
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Sam Amick / USA Today:
Draymond Green Q&A: Are the Warriors really dominant, and what's wrong with LeBron's Cavs? — OAKLAND - Draymond Green, never at a loss for words, sat down with USA TODAY Sports this week to discuss not only his surging Golden State Warriors but those archrival Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Associated Press:
Mets hire Gary DiSarcina, Dave Eiland, Ruben Amaro Jr. as coaches — NEW YORK — The New York Mets have filled out their coaching staff, adding Gary DiSarcina, Dave Eiland and Ruben Amaro Jr. to the team. — The Mets made the announcement Wednesday. — DiSarcina will become the bench coach for new manager Mickey Callaway.
Chris Kuc / Chicago Tribune:
White Sox expected to add Eloy Jimenez to 40-man roster — The White Sox rebuilding project should be complete in 2020. Here's what the starting lineup and rotation could look like. Not pictured: Alec Hansen, RHP, minor-leaguer — Chicago Tribune — White Sox general manager Rick Hahn …
