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Ohtani, 6 other free agents reject qualifying offers
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Tuesday, 14 November 2023 18:26
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW YORK -- Shohei Ohtani was among seven players who turned down $20,325,000 qualifying offers from their former teams Tuesday and remained in free agency to pursue more lucrative contracts.In addition to Ohtani saying no to the Los Angeles Angels, others who declined offers were outfielder Cody Bellinger (Chicago Cubs); pitchers Josh Hader and Blake Snell (San Diego),…
O's Hyde, Marlins' Schumaker voted top skippers
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Tuesday, 14 November 2023 18:26
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Baltimore Orioles' Brandon Hyde was named the American League Manager of the Year on Tuesday, as the Miami Marlins' Skip Schumaker won the National League award.Under Hyde, the Orioles orchestrated one of the most impressive two-season turnarounds in MLB history. In 2021, they were -- once again -- the worst team in the majors. They had finished…
New Marlins president Bendix relishes 'perfect fit'
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Monday, 13 November 2023 15:39
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMIAMI -- Peter Bendix hadn't planned on leaving the Tampa Bay Rays, even when he first learned the Miami Marlins were interested in having him lead their organization.Bendix had spent his entire 15-year Major League Baseball career in the Rays' front office, initially as an intern in 2009. He worked his way up to becoming the team's senior…
Carroll, Henderson both win ROY unanimously
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Monday, 13 November 2023 16:19
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsArizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll and Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson won the Rookie of the Year Award on Monday, only the fifth time both leagues' winners have been unanimous.Because both started the season in the major leagues and were ranked among the top 100 prospects in baseball, their teams will receive an additional first-round pick in 2024…
Hale hired as Blue Jays' associate manager
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Monday, 13 November 2023 13:02
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsTORONTO -- DeMarlo Hale was hired by the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday as associate manager under John Schneider after three seasons as Terry Francona's bench coach in Cleveland.The 62-year-old Chicago native was Toronto's bench coach from 2013 to '18, became an Atlanta minor league coach and special assistant in 2019, then was the Braves' interim first base…
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