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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Joe Maddon trying to stay cool but it may be World Series or bust for his future — LAS VEGAS — Joe Maddon strolls through the lobby of the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and can barely take more than a few steps before being stopped for autographs, posing for pictures and strangers wanting casual conversation.
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Andrew McCutchen agrees to 3-year deal with Phillies - who still have room to maneuver — LAS VEGAS - To the surprise of no one, the Philadelphia Phillies made the first big free-agent strike at baseball's winter meetings, agreeing to a multi-year deal with an All-Star outfielder.
Gabe Lacques / USA Today:
MLB 2019: The game's evolution will only get dizzier — LAS VEGAS - Come 2019, Major League Baseball's going to look even weirder. — The game's drift toward analytics has turned into a tidal wave - and whether you find the outcome aesthetically pleasing likely depends on if you feel …
ESPN:
Winter meetings predictions: Will Vegas deliver any last-day drama? — Wednesday is the last full day of the winter meetings, and there has been little action as teams warily consider their options. With roughly 24 hours to go before the leading executives of all 30 teams start packing …
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Scott Chiusano / New York Daily News:
If Robinson Cano wants to loaf it to first base, Mickey Callaway is fine with that
Mike Puma / New York Post:
Mets switch to direct-trade route in chase of J.T. Realmuto
Mets switch to direct-trade route in chase of J.T. Realmuto
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NESN.com
Jeff Fletcher / Orange County Register:
Angels planning to allow farm system to continue to grow — The Angels had the worst farm system in baseball a few years ago, and GM Billy Eppler has high hopes for continued improvement — LAS VEGAS — Billy Eppler has a very clear plan to get the Angels back to perennial contention.
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MLB Trade Rumors
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Associated Press:
Shohei Ohtani, Albert Pujols progressing from season-ending surgeries — LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols has been cleared to do extensive upper body work and also has begun low-impact lower body exercises as he recovers from surgery on his left knee and right elbow.
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ESPN
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Angels have no choice but to rebuild on the fly — and it might work
Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Goldschmidt deal was emotional, difficult for D-Backs manager Lovullo — LAS VEGAS • As Arizona and its general manager Mike Hazen wrestled internally with the decision to trade Paul Goldschmidt, the face of the franchise and one of the finest hitters in the National League …
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Diamondbacks' Torey Lovullo: Trading Paul Goldschmidt ‘one of the hardest days’ — LAS VEGAS — Maybe it softens the sting of the Paul Goldschmidt trade a bit for Arizona Diamondbacks fans knowing that manager Torey Lovullo is just as sad as they are to lose the franchise icon.
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MLB Baseball News …
Pete Caldera / Daily Record:
New York Yankees are going all-in on catcher Gary Sanchez — LAS VEGAS — Just yards away from the nearest blackjack table, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman doubled down on Gary Sanchez. — The idea is to have Sanchez behind the plate on opening day a Yankee Stadium, and for years to come …
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David Schoenfield / ESPN:
How signing McCutchen sets Phillies up for Harper and Machado — LAS VEGAS — We have the first big move of the winter meetings as the Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to terms with Andrew McCutchen on a three-year deal for a reported $50 million that also includes a team option. — EDITOR'S PICKS
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Dave Sheinin / Chicago Tribune:
After signing Andrew McCutchen, do the Phillies still have room in their outfield for Bryce Harper?
After signing Andrew McCutchen, do the Phillies still have room in their outfield for Bryce Harper?
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Federal Baseball
Susan Slusser / San Francisco Chronicle:
Troy Tulowitzki interested in return to Bay Area, agent says; are A's a fit?
Troy Tulowitzki interested in return to Bay Area, agent says; are A's a fit?
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Athletics Nation
Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
New Detroit Tigers pitcher Tyson Ross: There's a lot left in the tank — LAS VEGAS — It took a year and a half, but Tyson Ross finally learned how to throw a baseball again. — And when he did, the right-hander posted enough of a bounce-back season that the Detroit Tigers think there is more.
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Anthony Fenech / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers will trade Nicholas Castellanos. But when? — Examining Tigers outfielder Nicholas Castellanos' All-Star credentials. Video by Ryan Ford, Detroit Free Press. — CONNECT — LAS VEGAS - It probably won't happen this week. Might not even happen this month.
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Bless You Boys
Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
Cubs' Joe Maddon says nothing ‘dumb’ about offseason approach — LAS VEGAS — In an effort to connect better with his players after a disappointing finish to last season, 64-year-old Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon's winter reading this offseason includes a book called “Managing Millennials for Dummies.”
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers involved in trade talks at Winter Meetings — LAS VEGAS - There are many moving parts and no guarantee that it will end in anything concrete, but the Reds had multiple trade discussions with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday as they continue their search for pitching and a center fielder.
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Bobby Nightengale / Cincinnati.com:
Cincinnati Reds mailbag: Will the Reds make any moves during the Winter Meetings?
Cincinnati Reds mailbag: Will the Reds make any moves during the Winter Meetings?
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Redleg Nation
Tim Keown / ESPN:
Ottavino vs. the Bambino: Hubris or Hilarious? — LAS VEGAS — We're not really sure why Adam Ottavino got on the subject of his hypothetical domination of Babe Ruth, but that doesn't mean we can't be thrilled that he did. For one, it's a beautiful testament to our endless quest …
ESPN:
Twins' Byron Buxton has ‘an edge’ after not being recalled in September — Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton said Tuesday that he was upset with the club for not calling him up in September when rosters expanded. — “Yes. I ain't sugarcoating nothing,” Buxton told reporters …
Corey Brock / The Athletic:
Mariners have discussed Carlos Santana trade with three clubs — LAS VEGAS - No, Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto did not make a trade on the first day of the Winter Meetings on Monday. Yes, Dipoto did refer to the day as “boring.” — But don't get the impression that Dipoto …
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Aniello Piro / Mile High Sports:
Rockies in the mix to trade for first baseman Carlos Santana
Rockies in the mix to trade for first baseman Carlos Santana
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Purple Row and Rox Pile
Mark Gonzales / Chicago Tribune:
A catcher? A reliever? Bryce Harper? White Sox are still exploring free-agent waters — Chicago Tribune — The next step in the White Sox's attempt to become a contender could be more significant than their acquisition Tuesday of pitcher Ivan Nova from the Pirates …
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Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
White Sox Acquire Ivan Nova
White Sox Acquire Ivan Nova
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Associated Press:
Jackie Bradley Jr., CC Sabathia traveling to London this week — Jackie Bradley Jr. and CC Sabathia are about to give baseball the royal treatment. — The Boston outfielder and New York Yankees pitcher are traveling to London this week, six months ahead of the two-game series between the teams in the British capital.