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Guardians' Stephen Vogt wins AL Manager of the Year in his first season on the job — Cleveland Guardians' manager Stephen Vogt was named American League Manager of the Year. — This election marks the third time in the American League and the 10th time overall that the award went to someone …
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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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Pat Murphy becomes first Brewers' skipper to win Manager of the Year — Pat Murphy is the first Milwaukee Brewers manager to win the Manager of the Year Award in BBWAA voting dating to 1983. — In previous elections, Brewers managers placed second seven times.
BBWAA:
Pitching Triple Crown winner Chris Sale takes National League Cy Young Award — Atlanta Braves left-hander Chris Sale won the National League Cy Young Award. — Sale, who led National League pitchers in victories (18-3 record), earned run average (2.38) and strikeouts (225), is the ninth …
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Jeff Fletcher / BBWAA:
Tigers' left-hander Tarik Skubal unanimously wins AL Cy Young Award — Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal was unanimously selected as the American League Cy Young Award winner. — For the third consecutive year, the AL Cy Young Award winner has been a unanimous choice.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
MLB offseason survey: Execs predict free agency, trades — The MLB offseason is off to a slow start — but things are expected to heat up soon. — While we wait for the action to pick up, we asked a panel of experts to predict what's to come. Which teams will be the busiest when the free agency and trade movement starts?
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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.
New York Times:
Why Joe Douglas never stood a chance as Jets GM — Joe Douglas sat alone in the press box, staring blankly at the field in front of him. Reporters and Jets staffers walked by and he barely spoke. When that Sunday night game in Pittsburgh ended, the Jets' 15-6 lead evaporating in a 37-15 loss …
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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Associated Press:
‘Bomb cyclone’ brings high winds and soaking rain to Northern California and Pacific Northwest — What was expected to be one of the strongest storms in the northwest U.S. in decades arrived Tuesday evening, knocking out power and downing trees across the region.
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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.
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John Sparaco / Sports Illustrated:
Yankees Make Final Preparations Before Juan Soto Meeting
Yankees Make Final Preparations Before Juan Soto Meeting
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Jim Bowden / New York Times:
Matchmaking the top 10 MLB free agents with the team where they fit best — With free agency well underway, teams have already told player agents if they are interested in their clients. The 30 teams across the league have done their homework, understand the market and are preparing contract proposals or have already submitted them.
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Daniel Russell / DRaysBay:
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 …