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BBWAA:
Pirates' right-hander Paul Skenes wins NL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year — Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes won the National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award. — Only four players received votes, the fewest in National League Rookie of the Year voting since the BBWAA went to a three-player ballot in 1980.
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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Yankees' right-hander Luis Gil wins tight race for AL Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year — New York Yankees' right-hander Luis Gil won a tight election to take the American League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year Award, winning by just five points. — Since the BBWAA went …
Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Steve Cohen, Mets have ‘very detailed’ meeting with Juan Soto in California — Mets owner Steve Cohen led a contingent of high-ranking club officials to meet with coveted free agent superstar Juan Soto on Saturday in Orange County, Calif., The Post has learned.
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John Sparaco / Sports Illustrated:
Yankees Make Final Preparations Before Juan Soto Meeting — The New York Yankees are set to meet with free-agent superstar Juan Soto on Monday. — The New York Yankees are just one day away from their highly anticipated meeting with superstar free-agent slugger Juan Soto and his agent, Scott Boras, in Newport Beach, California.
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Nick Piecoro / Arizona Republic:
Arizona Diamondbacks find the right man to take over as third base coach in 2025 — The Diamondbacks are turning to the farm for their new third base coach. — Shaun Larkin, who spent last season as the club's farm director, will take over as Tony Perezchica's replacement, a job that includes overseeing the infield coaching duties.
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MLB Trade Rumors and Arizona Sports
John Romano / Tampa Bay Times:
Rays say county's stalling has likely killed the new stadium deal — ST. PETERSBURG — At the time, the moment seemed unremarkable. A ground ball to Taylor Walls. An underhand flip to Jose Caballero to force Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. at second base.
New York Times:
Reds, Royals discussing trade of Jonathan India, Brady Singer: Sources — In 2018, Jonathan India and Brady Singer were first-round picks out of the University of Florida. More than six years later, it's possible they could be traded for one another. — India, the Cincinnati Reds' second baseman …
Mark Polishuk / MLB Trade Rumors:
Red Sox Interested In Blake Snell — Upgrading the rotation is a known goal for the Red Sox this winter, with such trade targets and free agents as Garrett Crochet, Max Fried, and old friend Nathan Eovaldi already reportedly on Boston's radar in the offseason's early stages.
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Max Rieper / Royals Review:
Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia among first-timers on Hall of Fame ballot — Former Royals infielder Ben Zobrist is also on the ballot. — Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia headline a list of 14 new candidates on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot for enshrinement in Cooperstown.
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Will Sammon / New York Times:
Luis Severino unlikely to accept Mets' qualifying offer: Source — Though starting pitcher Luis Severino loves playing in New York, it's likely that he declines the qualifying offer from the Mets, a league source said, in favor of trying to land a multiyear deal.
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Gordon Wittenmyer / Cincinnati.com:
What Cincinnati Reds' move to MLB for TV broadcasts means for fans in 2025 — After a judge on Thursday approved the bankruptcy plans of the Cincinnati Reds' former broadcast partner, the Reds and MLB announced what had become obvious last week: The Reds will join at least six other teams …
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Sports Business Journal, Bleed Cubbie Blue and Awful Announcing
Associated Press:
Orioles set to again move left-field wall at Camden Yards — Open Extended Reactions — BALTIMORE — The Orioles are ready to adjust their wall in left field again. — The team moved the wall at Camden Yards back and made it significantly taller before the 2022 season.
