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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

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?

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.

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.

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 …