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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Tigers' infielder Kevin McGonigle wins AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year — Kevin McGonigle of the Detroit Tigers earned 28 of 30 first-place votes on his way to winning the 2026 American League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year. — McGonigle divided his time almost equally between shortstop …
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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Slugging Reds first baseman Sal Stewart takes NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year — Cincinnati Reds' first baseman Sal Stewart, who hit 32 homers and drove in 112 runs, was named National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year. — Stewart's victory marks the ninth time that a Reds player has been honored.
Anthony Franco / MLB Trade Rumors:
Sal Stewart Wins NL Rookie Of The Year, Earns PPI Pick For Reds — The Baseball Writers Association of America announced Monday evening that Reds first baseman Sal Stewart has won the National League Rookie of the Year award. The win earns Cincinnati a pick after the first round of the 2027 draft via the Prospect Promotion Incentive.
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Sahadev Sharma / The Athletic:
Cubs plan to sit out Tarik Skubal bidding war, but pitching needs are clear — As executives from across baseball gather in Las Vegas this week for the general managers' meetings, the Chicago Cubs' priority is clear: starting pitching. — But amid a backdrop of labor uncertainty …
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The Athletic:
Tarik Skubal in the spotlight as MLB's GM meetings begin in Vegas — LAS VEGAS — As executives gathered for the general managers' meetings on Monday, teams holding interest in Tarik Skubal, the market's far-and-away best free agent, were assessing his medical reports.
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Jim Salisbury / NBC Sports Philadelphia:
Sources: Phillies eyeing free-agent infielder Ha-Seong Kim for important role — Ha-Seong Kim has been an everyday shortstop. The Phils need insurance at the position in case Trea Turner is moved. — LAS VEGAS - Dave Dombrowski began the offseason with a challenge for shortstop Trea Turner.
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Mark Feinsand / MLB.com:
What to expect at GM Meetings this week in Vegas — The casino floor at the Aria in Las Vegas will be buzzing as usual this week as people look to strike it big in Sin City. — But the real action will be taking place in conference rooms and suites around the hotel, where executives …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Here are 5 free agents who fit the Cardinals as rebuild rolls into Las Vegas — LAS VEGAS — As the Cardinals made clear from the beginning of this offseason, this is not the winter when they intend to be high rollers, when they expect to ante up on rivals and go all-in to contend for 2027 …
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Charlie Wright / MLB Trade Rumors:
Cardinals, JoJo Romero Have Mutual Interest In Reunion
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J.P. Hoornstra / Sports Illustrated:
Former Angels All-Star, Postseason Hero, Dies at 78 — The former catcher and manager was part of a three-generation MLB family — Bob Boone, who won four Gold Glove Awards in seven seasons as the California Angels' catcher in the 1980s, died according to multiple reports. He was 78.
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Matt Ehalt / New York Post:
Bob Boone, MLB All-Star and father of Yankees manager, dead at 78
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MLB.com:
The case for each Rookie of the Year finalist — Of all the annual Baseball Writers' Association of America Awards, each league's Rookie of the Year honor gives us the best glimpse into the future of the game. Many Rookies of the Year past have gone on to multiple All-Star selections and even Hall of Fame careers.
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Bradford Doolittle / ESPN:
Who will win MVP? Cy Young? Picks, analysis for 2026 MLB awards week
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Jay King / The Athletic:
How Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum's Celtics partnership quietly unraveled — As the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers prepared for a preseason game in October, Jaylen Brown went through a long workout on one end of the TD Garden court. Wearing a sleeveless Nike shirt and 76ers' warmup pants …
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The Athletic:
Manchester United expected to sack Michael Carrick as head coach — Manchester United are expected to relieve Michael Carrick of his duties as head coach. — United have headed into the international break sitting 18th and in the Premier League's relegation zone following Sunday's dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford.
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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
Mariners took unusual step of involving players in managerial search: Sources — In baseball as in other businesses, employees rarely have a say in the selection of their bosses. But the Seattle Mariners' search for a new manager was far from typical. — A select group of Mariners players …
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