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 | Bob Melvin of the A's won this year's American League Manager of the Year Award, but MLB.com's Bill Ladson was one of five members of the Baseball Writers' Association of America whose first-place vote went to the Rays' Kevin Cash.
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 | Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts was named the recipient of the 2018 Heart & Hustle Award on Thursday, as awarded annually by the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) to an active player that it feels "demonstrates a passion for the game of baseball and best embodies the values, spirit and traditions of the game.
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 | About a week after being told that he would not return to the Reds organization, Jim Riggleman is now being considered for the bench-coach job with the Mets.
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 | It's been 30 years since the Dodgers won their last World Series title. Fred Claire, who was the team's general manager in 1988, thinks often about that special team.
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 | As Game 1 of the World Series approaches, Hall of Famer Tony La Russa, who is a special assistant to Red Sox general manager Dave Dombrowski, answered questions on a wide range of topics, from his role with the club to his relationship with manager Alex Cora.
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 | As the Athletics dissect Wednesday night's 7-2 loss to the Yankees in the American League Wild Card Game, they no doubt will conclude they squandered too many opportunities to escape Yankee Stadium with a victory.
More» Melvin on WC Game loss, Athletics' future |
 | On the eve of the American League Wild Card Game, Athletics closer Blake Treinen answered questions on a wide range of topics, from the win-or-go-home game to becoming one of the best relievers in the American League.
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 | In a recent sit-down with MLB.com, Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi answered questions on a wide range of topics, from the Green Monster to J.D. Martinez.
More» Benintendi on clinching AL East, WS goals |
 | It was the game of the year on the streets of River Avenue near Yankee Stadium. As part of the Play Ball initiative, the New York Emperors Stickball League, along with Major League Baseball and the Yankees, put on a stickball event under the elevated No. 4 train line on Saturday.
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 | As part of the Play Ball initiative, New York Emperors Stickball League, along with Major League Baseball and the Yankees, put on a stickball event under the No. 4 elevated train line on Saturday. The event invited kids from ages 10-14 to come out and enjoy the game from which baseball originated.
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 | In a recent sit-down with MLB.com, Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman answered questions on a wide range of topics, from his oblique injury to his future with the Nationals.
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 | In a recent sit-down with MLB.com, Giants outfielder Andrew McCutchen answered a wide range of topics, from his impending free agency to his love for the Pirates.
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 | In a one-on-one recently, second baseman Scooter Gennett answered questions on a wide range of topics, from his first All-Star appearance to wanting an extension from the Reds.
More»Gennett discusses D.C. and his dad's impact on him |
 | Major League Baseball partnered with Operation Backpack to host packing events, benefiting local schoolchildren in need.
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 | In a one-on-one with MLB.com at Citi Field last weekend, Braves outfielder Nick Markakis answered questions on a wide range of topics, from his first All-Star appearance to the Braves' exciting season.
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 | In a one-on-one with MLB.com, Padres right-hander Tyson Ross answered questions on a wide range of topics, from his comeback season to the possibility of being traded before the non-waiver Trade Deadline.
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 | Team MLB, a 14-and-under group from Major League Baseball's Urban Youth Academy in Compton, Calif., fell to 2-2 in round-robin play and were eliminated from the National Youth Baseball Championships at Long Island on Thursday..
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 | In a recent phone interview with MLB.com, Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman answered questions on a wide range of topics, from his managerial style to his respect for Reds ownership.
More» Riggleman on Harvey's start, Hamilton's snag |
 | In a recent sit-down with MLB.com, Red Sox left-hander David Price answered questions on a wide range of topics, from the Red Sox to the video game "Fortnite."
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 | Before the fireworks went off and it was time to celebrate America, about 50 kids were at Richmond County Bank Ballpark in Staten Island on Wednesday and showed how much fun they had at the Play Ball event hosted by Major League Baseball and the Staten Island Yankees.
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