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Mark Feinsand / MLB.com:
Inside the Soto sweepstakes: December decision? And a mystery club? — The Juan Soto sweepstakes are in full swing, and while no conclusion is expected before Thanksgiving, the feeling around the industry is that the slugger could make his decision prior to the Winter Meetings, which get underway on Dec. 9 in Dallas.
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Jon Heyman / New York Post:
Yankees brass meets with Juan Soto as Dodgers expected to enter the fray — Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner was due to lead a contingent of high-ranking club personnel, including general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone, to meet with superstar free agent hitter Juan Soto late Monday afternoon in southern California.
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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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.
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 …
Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
Pirates' Skenes, Yankees' Gil win Rookie of Year awards — On the penultimate day of the regular season, the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates met on a cloudy afternoon at Yankee Stadium for a game of little consequence. The Yankees had already clinched the American League East title.
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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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Jose Siri traded to Mets for relief prospect Eric Orze — Will the Rays need a new center fielder? — The Tampa Bay Rays have traded centerfielder Jose Siri to the New York Mets in exchange for reliever RHP Eric Orze. — Siri has been a bombastic star player for the Rays …
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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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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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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 …
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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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.
