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AL Central offseason preview: Lindor's future, Twins' rotation in focus

TEst 4 November 15, 2019 - 5:43am
The Indians have a big decision to make about their biggest star, Minnesota needs a lot of arms and the White Sox could be on the cusp of good things.

Awards Week review: Why Trout, Bellinger took home MVP honors

TEst 4 November 14, 2019 - 8:31pm
Here's a breakdown on all the winners -- from Rookie of the Year to Cy Young and MVP -- why they won and what it all means.

Bellinger 1st Dodger to win NL MVP since 2014

TEst 4 November 14, 2019 - 8:31pm
Cody Bellinger was named the NL's Most Valuable Player on Thursday, beating out 2018 winner Christian Yelich, who finished second in voting, and third-place Anthony Rendon.

Trout edges Bregman to win 3rd AL MVP Award

TEst 4 November 14, 2019 - 5:31pm
Angels center fielder Mike Trout became just the 11th player with at least three MVP awards when he was named the American League's MVP on Thursday. Trout edged Astros third baseman Alex Bregman for the award.

Bellinger 1st Dodger to win NL MVP since Clayton Kershaw

TEst 4 November 14, 2019 - 5:31pm
Cody Bellinger was named the NL's Most Valuable Player on Thursday, beating out Christian Yelich.

Braves boost shaky bullpen, sign lefty Will Smith

TEst 4 November 14, 2019 - 5:31pm
The Braves signed free-agent closer Will Smith to a three-year, $39 million contract on Thursday.

Odorizzi, Abreu accept $17.8M qualifying offers

TEst 4 November 14, 2019 - 5:31pm
Jake Odorizzi, who had a career-high 15 wins and a 3.51 ERA for the Twins last season, and White Sox slugger Jose Abreu, who led the AL with 123 RBIs, have accepted qualifying offers for 2020.

Braves get new closer, sign ex-Giants lefty Smith

TEst 4 November 14, 2019 - 2:31pm
The Braves signed free-agent closer Will Smith to a three-year, $39 million contract on Thursday.

Sources: Odorizzi, Abreu accept qualifying offers

TEst 4 November 14, 2019 - 2:31pm
Jake Odorizzi, who had a career-high 15 wins and a 3.51 ERA for the Twins last season, and White Sox slugger Jose Abreu, who led the AL with 123 RBIs, have accepted qualifying offers for 2020.

MLB Awards Week: Key MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year info

TEst 4 November 14, 2019 - 8:30am
Here's what to know as baseball's best are honored, including analysis of the results.

Sources: MLB probe to include '19 Astros, others

TEst 4 November 14, 2019 - 8:30am
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

TEst 4 November 14, 2019 - 5:29am
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

TEst 4 November 14, 2019 - 5:29am
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?

TEst 4 November 14, 2019 - 5:29am
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

TEst 4 November 13, 2019 - 8:39pm
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

TEst 4 November 13, 2019 - 5:38pm
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

TEst 4 November 13, 2019 - 5:38pm
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

TEst 4 November 13, 2019 - 5:38pm
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

TEst 4 November 13, 2019 - 5:38pm
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

TEst 4 November 13, 2019 - 5:38pm
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.

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