Athletics' Bob Melvin and Braves' Brian Snitker win MLB manager of the year awards  —  The Washington Post  —  Oakland's Bob Melvin and Atlanta's Brian Snitker were named managers of the year in the American League and National League on Tuesday, with voters from the Baseball Writers' Association …

A blockbuster offseason move for all 30 teams  —  Let's make a move for every team ... a blockbuster move.  Because every team should think big.  “Boldness be my friend,” wrote William Shakespeare.  Indeed!  —  THE MACHADO AND HARPER DEPARTMENT  —  Philadelphia Phillies sign Bryce Harper ... and Manny Machado.

Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner says Manny Machado's ‘comments are troubling’  —  ATLANTA — The New York Yankees have yet to publicly declare their interest in signing marquee free-agent infielder Manny Machado, but Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner said Wednesday they plan to perform heavy diligence …

Japan beats MLB All-Stars 6-5 to clinch exhibition series  —  NAGOYA, Japan — Takayuki Kai drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning to lead Japan over the MLB All-Stars 6-5 Wednesday and give the hosts a 4-1 lead in their six-game exhibition series.  —  Kai's double to left off Dan …

Stetson's Jacob deGrom, Corey Kluber add local flavor to Cy Young announcement today  —  New York Mets right-hander Jacob deGrom, who played at Stetson, is a finalist for the National League Cy Young Award, along with Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals and Aaron Nola of the Philadelphia Phillies.

Future of baseball at stake with owners, players set to meet  —  Baseball has never needed cooperation and coordination between players and management more than in this time and place, macro and micro.  During the American League Championship Series, for example, Boston's David Price tinkered …

Indians Acquire Jordan Luplow, Max Moroff In 5-Player Trade With Pirates  —  The Indians announced Wednesday that they've acquired outfielder Jordan Luplow and infielder Max Moroff from the Pirates in exchange for utility man Erik Gonzalez and minor league right-handers Tahnaj Thomas and Dante Mendoza.

The Nationals-Orioles MASN dispute could finally end this week  —  The Washington Nationals have operated without the television revenue they think they deserve for so long, they are inured to the relative hardship.  —  For years, they have pressed on without the hundreds of millions …

Column: Addison Russell needs to explain himself before the Cubs consider bringing him back  —  Photos of Cubs shortstop Addison Russell.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  Nobody doubts the sincerity Cubs President Theo Epstein expressed recently over the sensitivity surrounding the future of Addison Russell …

Cristian Pache might be next Braves star, but they're willing to wait  —  Cristian Pache dashed from center field and abruptly crashed into the wall attempting to catch a fly ball.  —  Pache remained on the ground for a moment.  He stayed in the game, drawing a walk and scoring a run in the ensuing frame.

Projecting Payrolls: Philadelphia Phillies  —  I'm ecstatic to join the MLBTR team to offer insight on an essential topic in the baseball world, especially this time of year: team payrolls.  We'll be combing through the league this winter, focusing first on the teams that figure to be the biggest players in the free agent marketplace.