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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
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MLB latest league to enter world of sports betting — MGM Resorts has made its third deal in four months with a major U.S. sports league, becoming Major League Baseball's official gaming partner in the U.S. and Japan. — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday that MGM will become …
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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.
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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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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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