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Vogt, Murphy win top managers in first year on job

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The Brewers' Pat Murphy and Guardians' Stephen Vogt were named Managers of the Year on Tuesday after leading their teams to the playoffs in their first full seasons managing.

Tuesday, Nov 19

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Mets acquire OF Siri from Rays for reliever Orze

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The Mets acquired veteran OF Jose Siri from the Rays in exchange for reliever Eric Orze.

Cubs designate ex-closer Alzolay for assignment

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The Cubs have designated for assignment former closer Adbert Alzolay, 29, a veteran right-hander who underwent Tommy John surgery in August and won't be available to pitch until late in 2025.

Soto, Bregman, 10 more opt for MLB free agency

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Juan Soto, Alex Bregman, Pete Alonso and Corbin Burnes are among the 12 players to decline their MLB team's qualifying offer, opting instead to enter free agency.

MLB Awards Week results, analysis: Vogt, Murphy win Manager of the Year honors

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Baseball's best players and managers of 2024 collect their hardware this week -- continuing with the top skippers in the AL and NL.

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Rays say new stadium unlikely to be ready by '28

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Due to a combination of damage to Tropicana Field and political delays on financing, it is unlikely te Rays' planned new stadium will be ready by 2028.

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Betting buzz: Celtics favored to end Cavaliers' streak

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are off to a scorching 15-0 start, but the defending champion Boston Celtics are favored to end that streak.

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Marlins tout McCullough as ideal fit to lead rebuild

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The Marlins formally introduced Clayton McCullough, the first base coach for the Dodgers since 2021, as their new manager on Monday. They are hoping he will become one of the centerpieces of their latest rebuilding project.

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Pirates' Skenes, Yanks' Gil named Rookies of Year

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Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes was named the National League's Rookie of the Year on Monday, beating out a loaded field that included Jackson Merrill and Jackson Chourio, and New York Yankees starter Luis Gil won the the award in the…

Monday, Nov 18

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Martinez accepts Reds' $21.05M qualifying offer

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Right-hander Nick Martinez has accepted the Reds' $21.05 million qualifying offer.

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Ichiro, CC among 14 newcomers on HOF ballot

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Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot released Monday, joining 14 holdovers led by reliever Billy Wagner.

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Astros' home to be Daikin Park; deal through '39

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The Astros' home will get a new name Jan. 1, switching from Minute Maid Park to Daikin Park under an agreement through the 2039 season.

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Ted Williams' 1946 MVP award sells for over $500K

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A rare souvenir postcard picturing Hank Aaron as a rookie with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro Leagues sold for nearly $200,000 at a baseball memorabilia auction that also included Ted Williams' 1946 AL MVP award, which went for $528…

Saturday, Nov 16

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What you may have missed this past week

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Stay up to date all offseason long as Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.

Paul Skenes rookie card could fetch big haul from Pirates

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The Pittsburgh Pirates are offering season tickets for two for 30 years and a lot more to a fan who agrees to give them the unique card. Livvy Dunne and late night host Seth Meyers also chimed in.

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Ex-Reds manager Bell joins Blue Jays' front office

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The Blue Jays hired former Reds manager David Bell as vice president of baseball operations and assistant general manager.

Ferrara, who won 2 titles with Dodgers, dies at 84

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Former outfielder Al "The Bull" Ferrara, who won championships with the Dodgers in 1963 and 1965, has died at age 84.

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Low and inside: O's will again alter LF dimensions

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Seeking a "happier medium," Orioles general manager Mike Elias said the team will adjust its left-field wall again, bringing it closer in and reducing its height.

Friday, Nov 15

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Dodgers' Graterol (shoulder) to sit first half of '25

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Dodgers right-handed reliever Brusdar Graterol will miss the first half of next season after having surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder.

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FanDuel, MLBPA settle player likenesses lawsuit

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Major League Baseball's players union settled a lawsuit that accused sports betting giant FanDuel of using the names and likenesses of hundreds of MLB players on its betting platform without permission.

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Sale, Crochet named comeback players of year

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Left-handers Chris Sale of the Braves and Garrett Crochet of the White Sox were selected Major League Baseball's comeback players of the year on Thursday.

Sims to replace Sterling as Yankees radio voice

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Dave Sims, who has spent the past 20 years calling Mariners games, will replace John Sterling as Suzyn Waldman's play-by-play partner on Yankees radio broadcasts.

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Giants hire Winn as VP of player development

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Randy Winn is the new vice president of player development for the San Francisco Giants.

Thursday, Nov 14

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What Diamond Sports ruling means for fans -- and their favorite teams

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The nation's largest RSN operator has been cleared to emerge from bankruptcy. Here's what's next.

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Ex-Dodgers OF Puig to play in South Korea in '25

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Former Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig is set to return to South Korea for the 2025 season after he revealed on social media that he signed with the Kiwoom Heroes.

Angels, Newman agree to 1-year, $2.5M deal

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The Angels and infielder Kevin Newman agreed to a one-year $2.5 million contract with a club option for 2026.

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Red Sox, reliever Wilson agree to 1-year deal

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Left-hander Justin Wilson and the Boston Red Sox agreed Thursday to a $2.25 million, one-year contract.

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Diamond Sports OK'd to emerge from bankruptcy

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Diamond Sports Group, the largest regional sports network operator in the United States, received approval to emerge from bankruptcy Thursday, the 20-month anniversary of it filing for Chapter 11.

Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring field

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The Rays will play their 2025 home games at the Yankees' nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of Tropicana Field.

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Williams' Medal of Freedom, MVP up for auction

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Ted Williams' Presidential Medal of Freedom, which was presented to him by fellow World War II naval aviator George H.W. Bush, is among the items up for auction from the memorabilia collection of the ballplayer's daughter.