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Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Don't expect the Dodgers to change their formula after World Series loss — LOS ANGELES — Two staples of the Los Angeles Dodgers' analytical approach faced heavy scrutiny in the wake of a second consecutive World Series defeat. But Farhan Zaidi, who just finished his fourth season …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Reds Hire Turner Ward As Hitting Coach — The Reds announced today that they have hired Turner Ward as their hitting coach. He'll join the still-developing staff of new skipper David Bell. — Ward, 53, had served in the same capacity with the Dodgers since the 2016 season.
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Former Dodgers hitting coach Turner Ward going to Reds — The Cincinnati Reds named Turner Ward their new hitting coach on Tuesday, luring him away from the Los Angeles Dodgers. — Ward was the Dodgers' hitting coach the past three seasons. He is the second member of Dave Roberts' coaching staff …
Arizona Republic:
MLB free agent predictions: Where will Bryce Harper and Manny Machado end up? — As one of the most highly anticipated offseasons in the history of Major League Baseball gets underway, the big question on everyone's mind is where the top two free agents will land.
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Paul Sullivan / Chicago Tribune:
Everything's on the table for Cubs as they ponder payroll for 2019 — and beyond — Chicago Tribune — Will the Cubs sink or swim with their current core? — That seems to be the big question at the general managers meetings this week, where team President Theo Epstein skirted the subject …
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New Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen high on first base prospect Peter Alonso — Brodie Van Wagnenen on Mets' coaching changes — CARLSBAD, Calif. — Peter Alonso has a fan in Brodie Van Wagenen. — The new Mets general manager recently had dinner with Alonso while stopping by the Arizona Fall League …
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Marc Topkin / Tampa Bay Times:
Lou Piniella, George Steinbrenner again on Hall of Fame era ballot — Former Rays manager and Tampa native Lou Piniella and longtime Tampa-based Yankees owner George Steinbrenner are again among 10 candidates for election to the Hall of Fame next month. — Piniella and Steinbrenner …
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Today's Game Era ballot could go without Hall inductee
Today's Game Era ballot could go without Hall inductee
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mariners Reportedly Weighing Sell-Off — Facing a difficult path to improving their roster sufficiently to compete in the AL West, the Mariners are said to be weighing at least a partial sell-off of veteran assets. Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports tweets that the organization is …
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Ryan Divish / The Seattle Times:
Analysis: With offseason heating up, who could — and couldn't — the Mariners trade? — Sources say the Mariners will trade James Paxton this offseason. Let's look at why he could be dealt, along with other players the Mariners could (or couldn't) trade.
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Gabriel Burns / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
If available, Braves should acquire Corey Kluber — We're in beautiful Carlsbad, California, for the MLB general manager meetings. It's unlikely the Braves will consummate a deal in the coming days, but the groundwork for potential moves will be set. — For the Braves, the red carpet is out.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers begin next phase of rebuild at GM meetings — Taking a look at what the Tigers' starting lineup and pitching rotation could look like to open the 2019 season. Video by Anthony Fenech and Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press. — CONNECT — CARLSBAD, Calif. — A quick Internet search of …
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ESPN:
AL East offseason preview: What is the biggest question for Red Sox? — With free agency underway, the offseason is going to pick up steam. What are the big questions facing all 30 teams? We start in the AL East where the World Series title currently resides. — 2018 record: 108-54
Dan SzymborskiSpecial to / ESPN:
Why teams should be wary of the top 10 free agents — One of the things that baseball analysts get asked a lot is whether a team should sign or trade for a particular player. Generally, this focuses around star players, simply because there isn't a lot of hot stove intrigue about who will land Gerardo Parra.
Tampa Bay Times:
Rays' Willy Adames, Ryan Yarbrough named to Topps All-Star Rookie team — Rays SS Willy Adames and LHP Ryan Yarbrough were chosen for the 2018 Topps MLB All-Star Rookie team.Rays 2B Joey Wendle, who was considered a potential finalist for the AL Rookie of the Year aw