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San Francisco Chronicle:
Braves add ex-A's third baseman Josh Donaldson, bring back Brian McCann  —  Looking to improve on their first division title in five years, the Braves agreed Monday to one-year contracts with former A's third baseman Josh Donaldson and catcher Brian McCann — two low-risk moves that give …
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Associated Press:
Donaldson agrees to one-year, $23 million deal with Braves  —  NEW YORK  • The Atlanta Braves added a pair of free agents following their first division title in five years, agreeing to one-year contracts with third baseman Josh Donaldson and catcher Brian McCann.
Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
REPORT: Former Cleveland Indians INF Josh Donaldson agrees to sign with Atlanta Braves  —  Reportedly, former Cleveland Indians infielder Josh Donaldson has agreed to sign with a one-year contract with the Atlanta Braves.  —  CLEVELAND — Former Cleveland Indians third baseman Josh Donaldson reportedly …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Sign Josh Donaldson
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Sign Brian McCann
Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
MLB hot stove: Brian McCann agrees to sign with Braves for Atlanta reunion
Associated Press:
Jim Riggleman hired as Mets bench coach under Mickey Callaway  —  NEW YORK — Jim Riggleman, a 66-year-old veteran of 13 seasons as a major league manager, has been hired by the New York Mets as bench coach for Mickey Callaway.  —  Riggleman was Cincinnati's bench coach from 2016 until …
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Scott Chiusano / New York Daily News:
Mets hire Jim Riggleman as new bench coach  —  The Mets have a new bench coach.  —  Former Cincinnati Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman was hired for the position, taking over for Gary DiSarcina, who was made the third-base coach during the first sweeping changes when Brodie Van Wagenen became the general manager.
Discussion: The Sports Daily
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Mets Hire Jim Riggleman As Bench Coach  —  The Mets announced that they have hired Jim Riggleman to serve as their next bench coach, with Jon Heyman tweeting the news just before the team did.  He'll be the top member of manager Mickey Callaway's staff.  —  In 2018, Callaway's first at the helm …
Discussion: Elite Sports NY and Amazin' Avenue
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Here's why other teams still want Sonny Gray  —  After Sonny Gray was dropped from the Yankees' rotation in early August, he was basically placed on double-secret probation — except because he played in New York, it wasn't really a secret.  Gray allowed seven runs in 2 2/3 innings to the Orioles on Aug. 1 …
Jeff Todd / MLB Trade Rumors:
Pirates Sign Lonnie Chisenhall  —  Nov. 27: The Pirates have formally announced the signing, via press release.  —  “Lonnie Chisenhall adds an experienced, productive and versatile player to our Major League Team,” said GM Neal Huntington in a statement accompanying the announcement.
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ESPN:
Free agent Lonnie Chisenhall to sign with Pirates  —  Free agent Lonnie Chisenhall has agreed to a one-year, $2.75 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates, according to The Athletic.  —  Chisenhall, 30, has played eight seasons, all with the Cleveland Indians, seeing time at first base and third base …
Rick Hummel / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Cards RHP Greene claimed by Royals  —  Two hard-throwing righthanded pitchers designated for assignment last week by the Cardinals went their different ways on Monday.  —  Conner Greene, 23, acquired last off-season from Toronto, was claimed on waivers by Kansas City, which recently added …
Mark Fischer / Baltimore Sun:
Yankees drop fan favorite to make room for pitcher Parker Bridwell  —  The Toe-Night Show has been cancelled.  —  The Yankees designated fan favorite Ronald Torreyes for assignment, the team announced Monday, in order to make room for pitcher Parker Bridwell.
Discussion: New York Daily News
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Claim Parker Bridwell, Designate Ronald Torreyes For Assignment
Discussion: Pinstripe Alley
Eddie Matz / ESPN:
Choose Your Own Adventure, Bryce Harper edition  —  Remember when you were a kid and loved reading those “Choose Your Own Adventure” stories?  Well, baseball fans, we have a real treat for you — a Bryce Harper Choose Your Own Adventure story.  Here's how it works:  — Start reading below.
Buster Olney / ESPN:
As Mariners rebuild, two stars might be untouchable — for now  —  Jerry Dipoto took over as the Mariners' general manager on Sept. 28, 2015, and since that day, he's been The Human Transaction Machine, leaving his fellow executives in the dust in volume of deals:  —  Mariners: 79  —  Rays: 64
Discussion: Bleacher Nation and The Athletic
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