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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Mets' ace Jacob deGrom rolls to landslide victory for Cy Young Award on the strength of 1.70 ERA — Jacob deGrom, whose won-lost record was 10-9, had the fewest victories for a Cy Young Award-winning starting pitcher in a full season. — The previous low was 13 by the Mariners' Felix Hernandez in the AL in 2010.
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Now is the time for Jacob deGrom and NY Mets to get a new deal done — Brodie Van Wagenen on the GM Meetings — Both Jacob deGrom and the Mets understood that they could hold off a few weeks before starting any potential contract negotiations. — DeGrom first had an award to win.
Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Rays' Blake Snell wins tight race for AL Cy Young — Blake Snell is the second Tampa Bay Rays pitcher to win the Cy Young Award. David Price won the award in 2012. — Snell's 180 2/3 innings pitched were the fewest for a Cy Young Award-winning starting pitcher in a full season.
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Steve Gardner / USA Today:
Kate Upton has much different reaction to Justin Verlander not winning Cy Young
Kate Upton has much different reaction to Justin Verlander not winning Cy Young
Discussion:
CBSSports.com and The Sports Daily
Jim Ingraham / Forbes:
For The Cleveland Indians: A Most Compelling Off-Season
Matt Ehalt / Daily Record:
Jacob deGrom led MLB in ERA while setting records, and should win Cy Young on Wednesday
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Cy Young trophies for deGrom, Snell reflect analytics' impact
Cy Young trophies for deGrom, Snell reflect analytics' impact
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KHOU-TV and Houston Chronicle
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Jacob deGrom at last gets a win: the Cy Young - in a landslide
Jacob deGrom at last gets a win: the Cy Young - in a landslide
Discussion:
NorthJersey.com, New York Daily News, Forbes and Birds Watcher
Stephen Ruiz / Orlando Sentinel:
Stetson's Jacob deGrom, Corey Kluber add local flavor to Cy Young announcement today
Stetson's Jacob deGrom, Corey Kluber add local flavor to Cy Young announcement today
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Let's Go Tribe, MLB Baseball News …, AZ Snake Pit, Federal Baseball and Phillies Nation
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Mets need to make Jacob deGrom an offer he can't refuse
Associated Press:
Hal Steinbrenner: Manny Machado comments on hustling 'ain't going to sell' — ATLANTA — Flush with cash, the New York Yankees may take a run at Manny Machado. — But first, the slugging infielder would have some explaining to do. — Arriving in Atlanta for two days of owners meetings …
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Jenna West / Sports Illustrated:
Hal Steinbrenner Calls Manny Machado's October Comments on Hustling ‘Troubling’ — Machado was criticized during Game 2 of the NLCS for not hustling to first base. — New York Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner finds free agent Manny Machado's October comments on hustling “troubling.”
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
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 …
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Brendan Kuty / New Jersey Online:
MLB hot stove: Dellin Betances wants Yankees to sign Manny Machado?
MLB hot stove: Dellin Betances wants Yankees to sign Manny Machado?
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Pinstripe Alley
Associated Press:
Japan beats MLB All-Stars 4-1 in final of exhibition series — NAGOYA, Japan — Sosuke Genda drove in three runs with a bases-clearing triple as Japan beat the MLB All-Stars 4-1 in the final of their six-game exhibition series on Thursday. — Genda tripled down the right field line off …
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Philly.com:
Phillies should always have an eye on Mike Trout | Extra Innings — The general manager meetings ended last Thursday and the winter meetings are less than a month away, but we could be waiting a while for players such as Bryce Harper and Manny Machado to make up their minds about what city they want to play in next season.
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Rob Huff / MLB Trade Rumors:
Projecting Payrolls: Philadelphia Phillies
Projecting Payrolls: Philadelphia Phillies
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Baseball America:
Pirates Trade Jordan Luplow, Max Moroff To Indians To Clear 40-Man Roster Space — With the Rule 5 draft less than a month away, the wheeling and dealing to clear 40-man roster space has begun. — In the first major move with Rule 5 implications, the Pirates traded outfielder Jordan Luplow …
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Indians Acquire Jordan Luplow, Max Moroff In Five-Player Trade With Pirates
Indians Acquire Jordan Luplow, Max Moroff In Five-Player Trade With Pirates
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Matt Calkins / The Seattle Times:
Let's not make assumptions about Lorena Martin or the Mariners — Former director of high performance Lorena Martin has accused Mariners GM Jerry Dipoto, manager Scott Servais and director of player development Andy McKay of racism. The Mariners have strongly denied the claims. My thoughts on the matter?
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Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Clapp is happy he's a Cardinal — Stubby Clapp, the successful Class AAA Memphis manager, will serve as first-base coach for the Cardinals in 2019. Photo courtesy Memphis Redbirds — Stubby Clapp, the successful Class AAA Memphis manager, will serve as first-base coach for the Cardinals in 2019.
Kyle Goon / Orange County Register:
LeBron James passes Wilt Chamberlain for 5th on career scoring list as Lakers top Blazers — LOS ANGELES — It was, in one sense, hard to appreciate LeBron James moving up one line in the annals of NBA history. — The present was too riveting on its own, as a sold-out Staples Center got its best game so far out of its biggest star.
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Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
A's have interest in bringing Kurt Suzuki back again — The A's are a team that doesn't shy away from bringing alumni home for a second or even third go-round, and that might extend to the team's catching spot next season. — The Chronicle has learned that Oakland has talked …
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