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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Marlins' Sandy Alcantara rolls to unanimous victory in Cy Young race — Marlins' right-hander Sandy Alcantara won the National League Cy Young Award unanimously, the 15th time a pitcher in the NL has swept the voting. — Alcantara joins a list featuring Sandy Koufax three times (1963 …
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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Astros' Justin Verlander wins his third AL Cy Young — Astros' right-hander Justin Verlander was a unanimous selection for the American League Cy Young Award, making him the 11th pitcher to win the award at least three times. — Roger Clemens holds the record with seven (six in the American League, one in the National League).
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 …
Brian McTaggart / MLB.com:
Astros' owner: GM search could last into '23 — HOUSTON — Astros owner Jim Crane is putting together a preliminary list of candidates to become the club's next general manager, but he doesn't expect the position to be filled before the start of the new year.
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Houston Chronicle, Sports Illustrated and MLB Trade Rumors
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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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Dallas Morning News, MLB Trade Rumors and New York Post
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees could make star shortstop their Aaron Judge backup plan — While the Yankees are said to feel somewhat better about their chances to re-sign top target Aaron Judge, there are no guarantees in free agency and they are staying busy on multiple fronts.
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New Jersey Online, NBCSports.com, Sports Illustrated, NESN.com and Union-News
Associated Press:
Agent says ex-MLB star Yasiel Puig felt ‘rushed’ at probe with feds — NEW YORK — Former major league outfielder Yasiel Puig did not have a criminal attorney with him and felt compromised partly because of his mental health at an interview with federal agents investigating an illegal gambling operation …
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Associated Press, MLB Baseball News …, MLB - The Athletic and Sports Illustrated
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U.S. Department of Justice:
Former MLB Player Agrees to Plead Guilty to Felony Charge for Lying to Federal Agents Investigating Illegal Gambling Operation
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ESPN, MLB Trade Rumors, NESN.com, MLB Baseball News …, Sports Illustrated, True Blue LA, New York Post, Yahoo News and Bleacher Nation
Ken Rosenthal / The Athletic:
MLB investigating whether Mets, Yankees communicated improperly about Aaron Judge: Sources — Major League Baseball is investigating whether comments attributed to Mets sources about the team's reluctance to pursue free-agent outfielder Aaron Judge constitute a violation of baseball's collective bargaining agreement.
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MLB Trade Rumors, Pinstripe Alley and MLB Baseball News …
Associated Press:
Owner: Royals considering several sites for new stadium — KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals have selected several potential sites to build a replacement for aging Kauffman Stadium, owner John Sherman said Tuesday. — In a letter to fans posted on social media, Sherman said the sites …
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Sports Illustrated, KSHB-TV, Kansas City Star, Call to the Pen and baseballmusings.com
Jim McBride / The Boston Globe:
Patriots running back Ty Montgomery out for season after undergoing shoulder surgery — FOXBOROUGH — Ty Montgomery made a surprise appearance at Wednesday's rainy and raw Patriots practice, but it was only to watch his teammates prepare for Sunday's rematch with the Jets.
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Pats Pulpit, NESN.com, New Jersey Online, Boston Herald and Union-News
New York Times:
New York City Reaches Deal to Build Soccer Stadium in Queens — The New York City Football Club will pay roughly $780 million to build the stadium in Willets Point in Queens as part of a project that will include housing and a hotel. — New York City officials have reached an agreement …
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Sports Illustrated, New York Daily News, Newsday and New York Post
ESPN:
Phillies' Bryce Harper set for elbow surgery; 2023 timeline unclear — Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper will undergo surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow next week, team president Dave Dombrowski told reporters Wednesday, though it was not immediately clear how long the recovery timeline will be.
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Phillies Nation, Sports Illustrated, MLB - The Athletic, Padres, MLB Baseball News … and New Jersey Online
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
Braves' Michael Harris II edges teammate Spencer Strider for NL ROY — The Atlanta Braves believed Michael Harris II had the ability to at least hold his own in the majors after impressing the front office and coaching staff in spring training in both 2021 and '22.
Discussion:
Sports Illustrated and Call to the Pen
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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez wins AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year
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ESPN, Sports Illustrated, BaltimoreBaseball.com, MLB Trade Rumors, Royals Review and baseballmusings.com
