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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong unanimously wins NL MVP — Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong unanimously won the National League MVP Award. — Crow-Armstrong's election marks the fourth consecutive season that the National League winner is a unanimous selection.
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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Astros' Yordan Alvarez unanimously wins AL MVP — Houston Astros' slugger Yordan Alvarez took all 30 first-place votes to win the American League MVP Award. — Alvarez is the second MVP for the Astros in the American League and the third overall. Jose Altuve was the AL winner in 2017.
Anthony Castrovince / MLB.com:
First-time MVP winners (both unanimous!) usher in new era of superstars — There was a rare and poetic duality to the 2026 Most Valuable Player Awards. Two first-time winners — Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez in the American League and Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong in the National League …
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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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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Sign Evan Phillips To Three-Year Deal
Braves Sign Evan Phillips To Three-Year Deal
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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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Nick Friedell / The Athletic:
Warriors star Jimmy Butler wants to play a G League game as he rehabs from ACL tear — HOUSTON — As Golden State Warriors star forward Jimmy Butler continues to rehab from a torn ACL in his right knee, he has set his sights on a new goal on his path back to an NBA floor: a stop in the G League.
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Evan Grant / Dallas Morning News:
SportsDay Rangers Episode 59: Thad Levine | Trade Corey Seager? | Pre-lockout flurry — Evan and John discuss a busy stretch for the Rangers and are joined by current Brewers, former Rangers executive Thad Levine. — Add Us — Welcome to SportsDay Rangers!
Sonja Chen / MLB.com:
Skubal, Yamamoto earn All-MLB Second Team honors after stellar '26 showings — LOS ANGELES — Dodgers starters Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Tarik Skubal were honored for their strong efforts in 2026 by being named to the All-MLB Second Team, which was announced during The MLB Awards presented by MGM Rewards on Wednesday night in Las Vegas.
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MLB.com:
Here are the MVP Award vote totals — Below are point totals for the balloting for the 2026 MVP Award, as voted on by members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Ballots for each award were submitted before the start of the postseason from two writers in every city, based on the league covered.
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Barry Jackson / Miami Herald:
Marlins hot stove updates: Players drawing trade interest, what they're seeking — While continuing their search for pitching help, the Marlins have been fielding trade inquiries about three high-profile starting position players. — According to a source, the Marlins have received …
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The Athletic:
Bruno Fernandes rejects second Manchester United contract offer — Bruno Fernandes has turned down a second contract offer from Manchester United. — Talks over a new deal for Fernandes, United's club captain, have been ongoing since the summer, when the first proposal was made and rejected by the Portuguese.
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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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The Athletic:
Scouting Japan's next wave of MLB talent: What to know about Teruaki Sato, Kaima Taira, Hiromi Itoh — LAS VEGAS — One year ago, Munetaka Murakami, Kazuma Okamoto and Tatsuya Imai were among the biggest storylines in the sport, as the trio of Japanese players headed to Major League Baseball …
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Phillies likely to pursue Japanese star Teruaki Sato — just not for third base
Phillies likely to pursue Japanese star Teruaki Sato — just not for third base
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