What to make of 2018 MLB Awards finalists  —  Here's a snapshot of the Baseball Writers' Association of America awards after the three finalists in each category were announced on Monday night.  —  American League MVP  —  Finalists: Mookie Betts, Jose Ramirez, Mike Trout

Yankees to look into free agents, but Cashman won't say if Harper and Machado are targets  —  Brian Cashman on the Yankees' need to add pitching  —  CARLSBAD, CALIF. — Brian Cashman will do his due diligence on Manny Machado and Bryce Harper this offseason.  There's certainly no risk in investigating.

Source: Mets hitting coach Pat Roessler blindsided by firing while on family vacation  —  We have the first victim of the Brodie Van Wagenen regime.  —  A source told The News that hitting coach Pat Roessler was axed while on a family vacation in Iceland this weekend.

Aaron Judge, Yankees fall to Red Sox yet again — this time in the Gold Glove category  —  Keep spreading the news: The Red Sox continue owning the Yankees.  —  Mookie Betts topped Aaron Judge (runner-up) for his third consecutive Gold Glove award Sunday, as none of the Yankees finalists ended up claiming hardware.

Ohtani, 2 Yankees finalists for AL Rookie of the Year  —  NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for the AL Rookie of the Year award along with two New York Yankees infielders.  —  The Baseball Writers' Association of America revealed the finalists for its major awards Monday night.

New Nats RHP Trevor Rosenthal considered early return from surgery  —  WASHINGTON — Trevor Rosenthal's comeback from his 2017 Tommy John surgery went so well, the Washington Nationals newest reliever says he considered trying to get back to the majors last season.  —  “The whole process has been very smooth.

MLB free agents: Ranking the top 57 of the 2018 class  —  Major League Baseball's most anticipated free agent class since 2000 has finally arrived - even if it's not as potent as once imagined.  —  Still, a group led by a pair of franchise players should provide significant intrigue …

New manager Chris Woodward shares bond with Rangers fans  —  ARLINGTON, Texas — New manager Chris Woodward knows he shares a common bond with Texas Rangers fans.  —  The Rangers formally introduced the former Dodgers third base coach as their new manager Monday, just more than a week …

Yusei Kikuchi free to negotiate with MLB teams  —  TOKYO — The Seibu Lions have agreed to post pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, clearing the way for the left-hander to negotiate with teams in Major League Baseball.  —  Since Kikuchi, 27, cannot file for international free agency until 2020 …

Cubs in free agency: Time to address free-agent relief and infield considerations  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Strengthen a strength?  —  Or brace for a weakness?  —  That's one of the issues facing the Cubs this offseason in the wake of possessing a bullpen with the lowest ERA (3.35) in the National League.