Braves' Brian Snitker honored as NL's top manager  —  Brian Snitker was selected as National League Manager of the Year, marking the fourth time a Braves manager has been honored.  Hall of Famer Bobby Cox won the award in 1991, 2004 and 2005 (and also in 1985 in the AL with the Blue Jays).

Bob Melvin joins select company by winning Manager of the Year for the 3rd time  —  Bob Melvin is the eighth manager to win the Manager of the Year award three or more times.  He won in the AL with the Athletics in 2012 and in the NL with the Diamondbacks in 2007.

Oakland's Bob Melvin, Atlanta's Brian Snitker voted MLB's top managers … Oakland's Bob Melvin was voted Manager of the Year for the third time, winning the American League honor Tuesday after leading the Athletics to the playoffs despite the lowest opening-day payroll in the major leagues.

MLB hot stove: Dellin Betances wants Yankees to sign Manny Machado?  —  If Dellin Betances had his way, he'd sign Manny Machado.  —  That's what the Yankees reliever said on Tuesday night, via a report from MLB.com's Bryan Hoch. … Betances and Machado go back.

Japan rallies to beat MLB All-Stars 5-3 to lead series 3-1  —  HIROSHIMA, Japan — Ryosuke Kikuchi drove in the go-ahead run on a squeeze bunt as Japan rallied with four runs in the top of the ninth inning to beat the MLB All-Stars 5-3 and take a 3-1 lead in their six-game exhibition series on Tuesday.

Mets need to make Jacob deGrom an offer he can't refuse  —  Whether or not he wins the Cy Young Wednesday, the price on Jacob deGrom is going to skyrocket this winter.  The right-hander is due a very big raise if the Mets hope to avoid arbitration heading into 2019 just based on the fact he was the only highlight the Mets had in 2018.