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Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong wins NL MVP award and Astros' Yordan Alvarez gets AL honor

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong wins NL MVP award and Astros' Yordan Alvarez gets AL honor

Jay Cohen, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 12 - 8:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Pete Crow-Armstrong had a majestic all-around season for the Chicago Cubs. Yordan Alvarez was an offensive force for the Houston Astros.
Zack Wheeler and Yordan Alvarez earn MLB Comeback Player of the Year awards

Zack Wheeler and Yordan Alvarez earn MLB Comeback Player of the Year awards

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 9:36 p.m.  |  Save Story

Philadelphia pitcher Zack Wheeler was voted National League Comeback Player of the Year and Houston designated hitter Yordan Alvarez earned the American League honor on Wednesday night.
Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski, Yankees' Cam Schlittler unanimous selections as Cy Young winners

Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski, Yankees' Cam Schlittler unanimous selections as Cy Young winners

Steve Megargee, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 7:56 p.m.  |  Save Story

Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski and the New York Yankees' Cam Schlittler were unanimous Cy Young Award winners Wednesday night after delivering dominant performances in their first full major league seasons.
When Scott Boras' phone rings, agent quips: 'Just another owner begging to meet with Skubal'

When Scott Boras' phone rings, agent quips: 'Just another owner begging to meet with Skubal'

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 11 - 4:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scott Boras was 15 minutes into his annual pun-filled news conference at the general managers meetings when a cellphone rang in his pocket.
Astros bring back former catcher Brad Ausmus as their manager after Joe Espada exit

Astros bring back former catcher Brad Ausmus as their manager after Joe Espada exit

Kristie Rieken, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 11 - 10:43 a.m.  |  Save Story

Brad Ausmus was named manager of the Houston Astros on Wednesday. New general manager Randy Flores made the announcement, which brings Ausmus back to the place where he spent 10 years of his playing career. He replaces Joe Espada, whose contract wasn't renewed after the Astros were swept by the Chicago White Sox in a Wild Card series. Ausmus is the 21st manager in franchise history. This is the third managerial job for Ausmus, who managed the Angels in 2019 and spent 2014-17 leading the Tigers. He most recently worked as the bench coach for the Yankees from 2024 through last season.
Skubal to meet with 6 teams, including Mets, Dodgers and Padres, with December lockout looming

Skubal to meet with 6 teams, including Mets, Dodgers and Padres, with December lockout looming

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 10 - 8:43 p.m.  |  Save Story

With a lockout looming and team executives vowing to take a business-as-usual approach to the offseason, the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are among six teams set to meet with top free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal.
Brian Cashman accepts Pat Murphy's apology for saying 2023 Yankees had selfish culture

Brian Cashman accepts Pat Murphy's apology for saying 2023 Yankees had selfish culture

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 8:31 p.m.  |  Save Story

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman accepted Pat Murphy's apology after the Milwaukee manager criticized New York's 2023 team for a selfish culture minutes after the Brewers won the World Series last month.
Milwaukee's Pat Murphy first to win 3 straight Manager of Year awards. Will Venable takes AL honor

Milwaukee's Pat Murphy first to win 3 straight Manager of Year awards. Will Venable takes AL honor

Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 8:29 p.m.  |  Save Story

When setting a date for hip replacement surgery, Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy made sure to schedule it after the World Series.
Bob Boone, World Series champion and part of 3-generation baseball family, dies at 78

Bob Boone, World Series champion and part of 3-generation baseball family, dies at 78

Dan Gelston, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 10 - 10:15 a.m.  |  Save Story

Bob Boone, the catcher on the Philadelphia Phillies' first World Series championship team who won seven Gold Gloves and was part of baseball's first three-generation family, has died. He was 78. Boone's son, Bret, announced his father's death Tuesday on social media. The Phillies said in a statement Boone died Monday. No cause of death was announced. Boone spent his first 10 seasons with the Phillies, played seven with the California Angels and two with the Kansas City Royals. He also managed the Royals and Cincinnati Reds. His father, Ray, played in the major leagues, and two of his sons, Bret and Aaron, enjoyed long major league careers.
Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle wins AL Rookie of the Year, Reds slugger Sal Stewart takes NL honor

Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle wins AL Rookie of the Year, Reds slugger Sal Stewart takes NL honor

David Brandt, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 8:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

It took the Detroit Tigers less than a month of watching Kevin McGonigle at the big-league level to decide he was worthy of a nine-figure contract.
Willie Mays and Pat Summitt to be honored with U.S. Postal Service stamps next year

Willie Mays and Pat Summitt to be honored with U.S. Postal Service stamps next year

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 9 - 6:47 p.m.  |  Save Story

Baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays and longtime Tennessee women's basketball coach Pat Summitt will be honored with stamps next year, the U.S. Postal Service announced Monday.
Blue Jays say RF Anthony Santander's anti-Muslim posts do not represent the team's values

Blue Jays say RF Anthony Santander's anti-Muslim posts do not represent the team's values

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 6 - 8:10 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Toronto Blue Jays say a series of anti-Muslim videos posted by Anthony Santander on the right-fielder's social media account do not represent the team's values and beliefs.
Ex-Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor testifies he didn't know gamblers bet on individual pitches

Ex-Cleveland Guardians catcher Bo Naylor testifies he didn't know gamblers bet on individual pitches

Larry Neumeister, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 5 - 4:16 p.m.  |  Save Story

Catcher Bo Naylor, a former teammate of Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, testified Thursday at their New York sports betting trial that he didn't know gamblers could place bets on individual pitches until the criminal case arose.
New Mariners manager Jason Kanzler once taught chemistry. Now he'll try to build it

New Mariners manager Jason Kanzler once taught chemistry. Now he'll try to build it

Shane Lantz, Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 5 - 7:25 a.m.  |  Save Story

Jason Kanzler took an unconventional path to becoming the Seattle Mariners' new manager.
Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz called 'cheaters' at fraud trial

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz called 'cheaters' at fraud trial

Larry Neumeister, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 4 - 1:57 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were described by a prosecutor Wednesday as "cheaters" during opening statements at a New York criminal fraud trial that has cast a spotlight on the threat gamblers pose to America's pastime.
Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players

Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 7:51 p.m.  |  Save Story

Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028, saying teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn't allow them to reduce spending quickly enough.
Bednar, Suzuki and Arozarena are among 8 MLB players receiving $23.15 million qualifying offers

Bednar, Suzuki and Arozarena are among 8 MLB players receiving $23.15 million qualifying offers

Ronald Blum, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 3 - 3:46 p.m.  |  Save Story

New York Yankees closer David Bednar, Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki and Seattle outfielder Randy Arozarena were among eight players who received $23.15 million qualifying offers from their teams Monday.
Seattle Mariners hire Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as manager

Seattle Mariners hire Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as manager

The Associated Press  |  Posted Nov. 3 - 10:46 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Seattle Mariners have hired Chicago Cubs farm director Jason Kanzler as manager, the team said Tuesday.
The Miz among 4 members of World Series champion Brewers who are finalists for major BBWAA awards

The Miz among 4 members of World Series champion Brewers who are finalists for major BBWAA awards

Mike Fitzpatrick, Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 9:08 p.m.  |  Save Story

Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski is among four members of the World Series champions who are finalists for baseball's biggest individual awards.
Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd

Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd

The Associated Press  |  Updated Nov. 2 - 2:30 p.m.  |  Save Story

First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row.