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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Sign Evan Phillips To Three-Year Deal — The Braves have made their first significant splash of the offseason, announcing Thursday that they've signed right-hander Evan Phillips to a three-year, $35MM contract. The Apex Baseball client will be paid $11MM in 2027 and 2028 before earning $13MM in 2029.
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Evan Phillips gets $35M from Atlanta, per reports — Evan Phillips and the Atlanta Braves have agreed to terms on a 3 year, $35 million deal, per reports. — Phillips, a righthanded reliever, was originally signed by the Braves in 2015 after being selected in the 15th round out of the University of North Carolina.
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Matt Gelb / The Athletic:
The Phillies' outfield picture is once again unclear. Will Brandon Marsh remain? — LAS VEGAS — The leaves are falling and the days are shorter, all signs to renew a tradition unlike any other: It's time again to wonder about who will play in the outfield for the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Alex Speier / The Boston Globe:
Red Sox outfielder Jarren Duran seems clearly on the trade block, but what's his value? Tough to say. — LAS VEGAS — Jarren Duran occupies a familiar place: a spinning rumor mill. — The Red Sox have discussed the possibility of dealing Duran on and off for multiple years …
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Jack Baer / Yahoo Sports:
Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski unanimously wins NL Cy Young Award after record-setting, World Series-winning season — Jacob Misiorowski broke fastball velocity records in 2026. He won a World Series title in 2026. And now he's the 2026 NL Cy Young Award winner.
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Max Ralph / MLB.com:
Alvarez, PCA become 1st-time winners of Hank Aaron Award after career years — The Hank Aaron Award is given each year to the best offensive performers in the American and National Leagues. The 2026 honorees put together seasons worthy of plenty of hardware.
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Ronald Blum / Associated Press:
Skubal to meet with 6 teams, including Mets, Dodgers and Padres, with December lockout looming — With a lockout looming and team executives vowing to take a business-as-usual approach to the offseason, the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are among six teams set to meet with top free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal.
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Shi Davidi / Sportsnet.ca:
Blue Jays eye versatile Jazz Chisholm Jr. in search for offence — LAS VEGAS — The Toronto Blue Jays are prioritizing offence as they explore all areas of the off-season market and while they see adding to the outfield as the cleanest fit, they're taking a long look at available infielders, too.
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
'He's not going anywhere': Royals dispel trade interest in Bobby Witt Jr. — Key Takeaways — AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. — Royals GM J.J. Picollo said Bobby Witt Jr. will not be traded. — The Red Sox reportedly asked about Witt before the 2026 trade deadline.
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USA Today:
Brewers' Pat Murphy accepts NL Manager of the Year award from hospital bed … Gannett may earn revenue from sports betting operators for audience referrals to betting services. Sports betting operators have no influence over nor are any such revenues in any way dependent on or linked to the newsrooms or news coverage.
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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Yankees' Cam Schlittler wins AL Cy Young unanimously — New York Yankees' right-hander Cam Schlittler was unanimously selected as the American League Cy Young winner. — This election marks the 14th time that an American League pitcher has been a unanimous choice for the award and the third time for the Yankees.
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Shawn McFarland / Dallas Morning News:
Texas Rangers hire Tommy Joseph as major league hitting coach — Joseph, who previously worked on staffs with the Baltimore Orioles and Seattle Mariners, will replace assistant hitting coach Alex Cintrón. — Add Us — LAS VEGAS — The Texas Rangers have hired former big leaguer Tommy Joseph …
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Phillies likely to pursue Japanese star Teruaki Sato — just not for third base — The Phillies are believed likely to make a play for Japanese star Teruaki Sato. — The former Japan League MVP and Triple Crown winner is listed as a third baseman, but the Phillies view him as an outfielder, which they also need.
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Brian McTaggart / MLB.com:
Astros hire Brad Ausmus as next manager — HOUSTON - Brad Ausmus, the longtime catcher and former Major League manager who spent the last three years as the Yankees bench coach, was named the next manager of the Astros, the team announced on Wednesday. — Ausmus will be officially introduced …
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Darragh McDonald / MLB Trade Rumors:
Astros Name Brad Ausmus Manager
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