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Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa charged with DUI stemming from February arrest, court docs show — ESPN's Jeff Passan-Paula Lavigne-Charlie Moynihan — Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa was charged with driving under the influence after he allegedly ran his car into a curb in February …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
White Sox manager Tony La Russa charged with DUI stemming from February arrest — New Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa was charged with driving under the influence in February in Phoenix, according to court records obtained by ESPN, which the White Sox were aware of when they hired him less than two weeks ago.
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Tony La Russa, appearing incoherent during arrest, said 'I'm a Hall of Famer' to officer — Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa flashed a ring at a police officer arresting him for driving under the influence and said “I'm a Hall of Famer baseball person” while being placed into the back of a cruiser …
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Seattle Mariners' Kyle Lewis awarded American League Rookie of the Year in unanimous vote — Much like one of his lofty leaps at the wall, Kyle Lewis soared above the field. — The center fielder for the Seattle Mariners won the American League Rookie of the Year award Monday night.
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Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams named NL Rookie of the Year — Milwaukee Brewers reliever Devin Williams won the National League Rookie of the Year award on Monday night. — Featuring a devastating changeup and a four-seam fastball that gets into the upper 90s …
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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Brewers reliever Devin Williams takes NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year — Brewers right-hander Devin Williams is the seventh relief pitcher to win the NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year award and the first to do so without recording a save in his winning season.
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Kyle Lewis / BBWAA:
Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis unanimously wins AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year — Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis is the 12th player to win the AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year award by a unanimous vote and the first for the Mariners. — The other unanimous choices: Carlton Fisk …
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Jon Paul Morosi / MLB.com:
Lindor likely to be dealt in offseason (sources) — Francisco Lindor probably won't be a member of the Cleveland Indians by Opening Day. — But it could take several weeks — or longer — to learn which uniform he'll wear in 2021. — Multiple industry sources said this week that the Indians …
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Tim Healey / Newsday:
NL Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer honored by Mets' interest; Jacob deGrom third in voting — Jacob deGrom did not win the National League Cy Young Award this year, but the Mets have the attention of the guy who did. — Trevor Bauer, a free agent who helped the Reds to the playoffs …
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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Marlins skipper Don Mattingly joins list of former MVPs to win Manager of the Year award — Marlins Manager Don Mattingly was named NL Manager of the Year, adding the honor to a Most Valuable Player award as a player. — Mattingly is the fifth former winner of the MVP to be honored later as a Manager of the Year.
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Henry Schulman / San Francisco Chronicle:
Former Giant Mac Williamson sues club over concussion that ‘ended my career’ — Former Giants outfielder Mac Williamson is suing the organization over the concussion he sustained in 2018 when he tripped over a bullpen mound at Oracle Park and hit his head on the wall, saying he continues …
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Francisco Lindor, Nolan Arenado, GM openings and more offseason storylines — If Opening Day was tomorrow and the coronavirus was surging the way it is right now, some in Major League Baseball believe playing a 162-game season would be impossible. But Opening Day is five months away.
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Bill Shaikin / Los Angeles Times:
Ex-Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow, fired after sign-stealing scandal, sues team — Jeff Luhnow sued the Houston Astros for breach of contract on Sunday, alleging that Astros owner Jim Crane and Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred negotiated penalties for the sign-stealing scandal …
