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Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
What I'm hearing about MLB free agency with Justin Verlander, Anthony Rizzo and more — What I'm hearing: — • The market for free-agent starting pitchers is quite active, and the early asks from the three biggest names — Jacob deGrom, Justin Verlander and Carlos Rodón— are, to no one's surprise, quite high.
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Ken Rosenthal / MLB - The Athletic:
Will Dodgers, Yankees show more restraint in free agency? — Scott Boras probably is right. The Major League Baseball's free-agent market figures to be a carnivore's market, at least based on the evidence at hand. — Teams historically spend freely in the first year of a new collective-bargaining agreement.
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NBCSports.com, NESN.com, Sports Illustrated and Union-News
Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Mets' Buck Showalter wins Manager of the Year for the fourth time, with four different teams — Mets' manager Buck Showalter won the National League Manager of the Year, the first time he'd won in the NL after winning three times in the American League. — His previous victories were in 1994 …
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Kris Willis / Battery Power:
BBWAA Awards Roundtable: Who will win Manager of the Year? — The Battery Power staff weighs in on who will take home the Manager of the Year awards — BBWAA Awards week will continue Tuesday night with the announcement of the winners of the Manager of the Year Awards for the National and American Leagues.
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New York Post, True Blue LA and Camden Chat
Ryan Lewis / USA Today:
Guardians manager Terry Francona named American League Manager of the Year — Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona's 2022 season included a celebratory headbutt from Josh Naylor after a walk-of home run. It also now includes recognition as the American League's best manager.
Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez wins AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year — Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez took 29 of 30 first-place votes on his way to winning the 2022 American League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year. — Rodriguez, who was the only player to be named on every ballot …
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ESPN, BaltimoreBaseball.com, MLB Trade Rumors, Sports Illustrated, Royals Review and baseballmusings.com
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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Braves outfielder Michael Harris II wins battle of teammates for NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Braves' Michael Harris II edges teammate Spencer Strider for NL ROY
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Sports Illustrated and Call to the Pen
U.S. Department of Justice:
Former MLB Player Agrees to Plead Guilty to Felony Charge for Lying to Federal Agents Investigating Illegal Gambling Operation — LOS ANGELES - A former Major League Baseball (MLB) player has agreed to plead guilty to a federal charge for lying to federal law enforcement officials about bets …
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ESPN, NESN.com, MLB Baseball News …, Sports Illustrated, MLB Trade Rumors, True Blue LA, Yahoo News, New York Post and Bleacher Nation
Press Enterprise:
2 killed, 2 hurt in crash between Moreno Valley and San Jacinto — MORENO VALLEY — Two people died Sunday and two more were injured in a head-on collision in the Moreno Valley area. — Traffic Collision:rpt@9:00 p.m. Gilman Springs Road X Bridge Street, west of San Jacinto. Two vehicles and four victims.
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Orange County Register
Will Sammon / The Athletic:
Mets rumblings: Why Andrew Heaney might fit the rotation, plus the team's search for depth — When asked about the Mets' success in 2022 and outlook ahead, executives around the league opined that the depth New York accumulated for the active roster last season was impressive.
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Union-News, Coach, New Jersey Online, Sports Illustrated, Amazin' Avenue and MLB Trade Rumors
Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Inside the champion Astros' behind-the-scenes turmoil — In the six days between the Houston Astros winning a World Series and getting rid of their general manager, members of the organization, from players to coaching staff to front office, called one another trying to piece together what was happening.
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New York Post
Jesse Dougherty / Washington Post:
Nationals release pitcher Seth Romero after his second DWI charge of 2022 — The Washington Nationals on Monday released Seth Romero, according to a team spokeswoman, after the left-hander was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated and possession of a controlled substance Sunday in Sweeny …
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Federal Baseball and MLB Trade Rumors
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
Sources: Angels, LHP Tyler Anderson agree to 3-year deal — MLB, Los Angeles Angels, Los Angeles Dodgers — The Los Angeles Angels, once again in need of a starting pitcher to slot near the top of their rotation, have agreed to a three-year contract with Tyler Anderson, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
