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Sources: MLB probe to include '19 Astros, others
MLB's sign-stealing probe has expanded beyond the 2017 Astros to other teams, including the '19 Astros, and sources told ESPN that MLB will meet with managers AJ Hinch (Astros), Alex Cora (Red Sox) and Carlos Beltran (Mets) -- who all have Astros ties.
How the four MVP favorites unlocked their home run power
Cody Bellinger, Alex Bregman, Mike Trout and Christian Yelich weren't always big home run hitters. Here's how they flipped the switch.
Awards Week: Verlander, deGrom earn their second Cy Youngs
Here's what to know as baseball's best are honored, including analysis of the results.
AL East offseason preview: Will Yanks add an ace? Will Red Sox really deal Betts?
Gerrit Cole or Stephen Strasburg could end up in the Bronx, while Mookie Betts could end up ... anywhere.
Verlander wins second Cy Young 8 years after first
Eight years after winning his first AL Cy Young Award with the Tigers, Justin Verlander added a second to his Hall of Fame résumé on Wednesday as a member of the Astros.
MLB Awards Week: Verlander, deGrom earn their second Cy Youngs
Here's what you need to know as baseball's best performers of the season are honored, including analysis of the results.
Verlander wins second Cy Young 7 years after first
Seven years after winning his first AL Cy Young Award with the Tigers, Justin Verlander added a second to his Hall of Fame résumé on Wednesday as a member of the Astros.
DeGrom 7th in NL to win two straight Cy Youngs
Mets ace Jacob deGrom was named the NL Cy Young Award winner on Wednesday, becoming the 11th pitcher to win the award in consecutive years.
Boras says teams more eager for talks this year
Superagent Scott Boras said MLB teams are wanting "meetings and wanting to get in front of the players," and aiming to make decisions much earlier than they did last year.
Giants' Kapler: 'I was naive' during 2015 incident
Introduced as Giants manager Wednesday, Gabe Kapler addressed a 2015 incident in which a 17-year-old girl contacted him about an alleged assault by Dodgers minor leaguers.
MLB minimum salary for 2020 up to $563,500
The major league minimum salary will rise to $563,500 next season, a hike of $8,500.
Piazza agrees to manage Italian baseball team
Mike Piazza announced Wednesday on Twitter that he has agreed to manage the Italian baseball team for the 2020 European Baseball Championship and the 2021 World Baseball Classic.
Scherzer vs. deGrom, Verlander vs. Cole: Who will win Cy Young Awards?
Here's what you need to know as baseball's best performers of the season are honored, including analysis of the results.
'There are no untouchables': How Cubs' retool will shape offseason across MLB
Need a third baseman? Add Kris Bryant to your wish list. Looking for a catcher? Willson Contreras could be available too. Here's how Chicago's winter plan could have ripple effects across the sport.
NL West offseason preview: Will anyone challenge Dodgers' division dynasty?
While L.A. ponders what's next after another postseason disappointment, rivals are assembling talent to challenge its dominance.
NL Central preview: Cards, Cubs, Brewers all need refresh
St. Louis needs more pop despite adding Paul Goldschmidt, Chicago gets a new direction with David Ross and Milwaukee needs to bolster its rotation.
NL East preview: Will Nats keep the band together?
If the champs can't hold on to their stars, what is their Plan B? Who else in the division will go all-in?
Giants name Kapler manager to replace Bochy
The San Francisco Giants announced Tuesday that they've hired Gabe Kapler as their new manager. Kapler replaces Bruce Bochy, who retired after the season.
Olney: MLB shouldn't expect much from Astros investigating their own cheating
Houston's attempts to gain extra advantages isn't a recent development, but MLB has failed to police the issue.
What you need to know amid Astros sign-stealing accusations
From what the Astros are said to have done to whether it did them any good, a look at Houston's latest controversy.
