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Dave Sheinin / Chicago Tribune:
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 …
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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
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).
Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
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.
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Associated Press:
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.
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Who Will Win Manager of the Year in the American League and National League?
Who Will Win Manager of the Year in the American League and National League?
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Jon Tayler / Sports Illustrated:
A Case for Every Team to Sign Bryce Harper
A Case for Every Team to Sign Bryce Harper
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
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.
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Brendan Kuty / New Jersey Online:
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.
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Joel Sherman / New York Post:
Machado, Kluber and Corbin: What wild Yankees spree would look like
Machado, Kluber and Corbin: What wild Yankees spree would look like
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Associated Press:
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 …
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Associated Press:
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.
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Stephen Ruiz / Orlando Sentinel:
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.
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Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
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.
Scott Lauber / Philly.com:
What a contract extension for Phillies ace Aaron Nola might look like
What a contract extension for Phillies ace Aaron Nola might look like
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers' 2018 rookie of year: Utility man Niko Goodrum — Niko Goodrum, arguably the Detroit Tigers' biggest bright spot from a bad 2018 season, is taking home some hardware. — Goodrum was named the Tigers rookie of the year by the Detroit Sports Media on Tuesday afternoon …
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Jonah Keri / CBSSports.com:
After Bryce Harper's decision, the Nationals will face one of their own this hot stove season — If Harper leaves Washington, are the Nats in trouble in 2019 and beyond? — When it comes to the biggest moments in Washington, D.C. sports history, it's tough to top Bryce Harper's rookie season.
ESPN:
MLB to investigate claims of racial discrimination vs. Mariners — Major League Baseball said Tuesday it will investigate claims of racial discrimination in the Seattle Mariners organization made by a former employee on Monday. — “MLB is aware of the allegations made by a former employee …
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Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
Shohei Ohtani wins AL Rookie of the Year; Ronald Acuna takes NL honor — Shohei Ohtani was rewarded for a Ruthian season at the plate — and on the mound. — Baseball's best two-way player since the Babe at the dawn of the live-ball era a century ago, Ohtani was an overwhelming pick …
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Ronald Acuna Jr. has flashed the talent to soon become NL's top player
Ronald Acuna Jr. has flashed the talent to soon become NL's top player
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