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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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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.
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cardinals explore the market as they aim to construct ‘a division-leading roster’ — CARLSBAD, Calif. • With no single, glaring hole on their roster and yet at least one significant, defining need — a return to the playoffs — the Cardinals arrived at a sun-swept Southern California retreat …
Jacob Shafer / Bleacher Report:
With Clayton Kershaw Staying, Dodgers Must Throw Blank Check at Bryce Harper — After losing the World Series for the second consecutive year in 2018, the Los Angeles Dodgers' first offseason priority was to retain Clayton Kershaw. — Forget his postseason hiccups and the back and biceps injuries that have recently hampered him.
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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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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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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.
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
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
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seattlepi.com:
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.
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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
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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Bill Syken / Sports Illustrated:
Exploring Baseball's Cultural Heritage in 100 Photos — The first celebrated photographs taken in the United States—among them portraits of former President John Quincy Adams and President James Polk—were shot in the 1840s, which was right about the time that the first organized baseball games …
Craig Calcaterra / NBCSports.com:
Seibu Lions post pitcher Yusei Kikuchi — As expected, the Seibu Lions have posted pitcher Yusei Kikuchi. The 27-year-old left-hander now has a 30-day window to negotiate with teams in Major League Baseball. Seibu will, in turn, receive a fee based on an agreed percentage of the value of any contract he signs.
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