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Mets coach Jim Riggleman downplays idea he's manager in waiting — NEW YORK — A day after he was hired as the New York Mets' bench coach, Jim Riggleman acknowledged that he may be viewed as a manager-in-waiting should Mickey Callaway be fired. — “I certainly understand that …
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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 …
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.
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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 …
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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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Matthew Florjancic / WKYC-TV:
REPORT: Former Cleveland Indians INF Josh Donaldson agrees to sign with Atlanta Braves
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Matt Snyder / CBSSports.com:
MLB hot stove: Brian McCann agrees to sign with Braves for Atlanta reunion
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Braves Sign Brian McCann
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Craig Calcaterra / NBCSports.com:
Report: Braves sign Brian McCann
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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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Rob Manfred says MLB changing protocols on donations — Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred, addressing his sport's controversial campaign contributions to Cindy Hyde-Smith, said Tuesday that baseball will take more oversight of political donations going forward.
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 …
Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Tigers, Matt Moore Agree To Terms — The Tigers and left-hander Matt Moore are in agreement on a one-year deal, reports Yahoo's Jeff Passan (Twitter link). Mark Feinsand of MLB.com had indicated that the two sides were in talks just prior to that report (also via Twitter).
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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.
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.
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Steve Adams / MLB Trade Rumors:
Yankees Claim Parker Bridwell, Designate Ronald Torreyes For Assignment
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