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The 30-second version
- MLBAthletics could consider trading shortstop Jacob Wilson as they search for starting pitching, USA Today reports.
- MLBBraves sign former Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips to a three-year, $35 million contract.
- MLBCubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong wins unanimous National League MVP, beating Shohei Ohtani.
The 5-minute version
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Athletics could consider trading shortstop Jacob Wilson as they search for starting pitching, USA Today reports.
Bob Nightengale reported the A's have zero urgency to trade Wilson but are desperate for starting pitching. Wilson signed a seven-year, $70 million extension after starting the 2025 All-Star Game as a rookie, according to the blog. The blog argues that trading him now would mean selling low on a young player.
Source: Athletics Nation
From Wednesday
Athletics manager Mark Kotsay was not among the 2026 Manager of the Year contenders.
According to Athletics Nation, Kotsay has not led the team to a winning record or a playoff appearance since succeeding Bob Melvin in 2022. The site says another losing season could put his future with the organization in doubt. It also covers new general manager Cam Castro, a former Brewers player development executive, as the team looks to fix its league-worst pitching staff.
Source: Athletics Nation
From Wednesday
A's front office signals it will be aggressive this offseason as the Las Vegas move approaches.
Athletics Nation, citing a paywalled The Athletic article, reports the A's may not wait until Las Vegas to spend 'Vegas-like money/resources.' Front office members quoted in the article spoke of more flexibility and a willingness to throw the ball downfield. The post notes the quotes came early in the offseason, so what 'aggressive' means is still unclear.
Source: Athletics Nation
Around the MLB
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Braves sign former Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips to a three-year, $35 million contract.
Phillips, 32, will make $11 million in 2027 and 2028 and $13 million in 2029, and the Braves said he will donate 1% of his salary to their charitable foundation. He posted a 3.46 ERA in 31 games for the Dodgers in 2026 after returning from Tommy John surgery, and he had not allowed a run in 17 career postseason appearances. The Braves were looking for late-inning help after closer Raisel Iglesias became a free agent.
Sources: ESPN · NBC Sports · MLB.com · USA TODAY Sports
No. 3 in the 30-second version
Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong wins unanimous National League MVP, beating Shohei Ohtani.
Crow-Armstrong hit 45 home runs, stole 41 bases, drove in 107 runs and batted .280 this season. Yahoo Sports reported he received all 30 first-place votes from the BBWAA, with Ohtani getting 26 second-place votes. He is the first Cubs player to win the award since Kris Bryant in 2016.
Sources: CBS Sports · LA Times · Yahoo Sports · NBC Sports Philadelphia
Astros name Brad Ausmus manager, a former Houston catcher who was Yankees bench coach.
Ausmus, 57, previously managed the Tigers from 2014 to 2017 and the Angels in 2019, according to The Crawfish Boxes, a fan blog. The Astros' general manager Randy Flores announced the hire, and a press conference was scheduled for Friday at 10 AM. Lone Star Ball, a fan blog, reports Ausmus is close with former teammate Jeff Bagwell, an advisor to owner Jim Crane, which raises questions about how much power Flores has.
Sources: CBS Sports · ESPN · Lookout Landing · The Crawfish Boxes
Pat Murphy wins NL Manager of the Year for a third straight season, and Will Venable wins AL honors.
ESPN reports Murphy became the first manager to win NL Manager of the Year three straight seasons. According to South Side Sox, Venable finished with 111 points, ahead of Kevin Cash and Chad Tracy, and the White Sox went 84-78 to make the postseason for the first time since 2021. The honors were voted on by the Baseball Writers' Association of America.
Sources: CBS Sports · ESPN · Brew Crew Ball · South Side Sox
Yankees have reportedly talked trade with the Rangers about Corey Seager, per Jon Heyman.
MLB Trade Rumors' Darragh McDonald notes Seager has full no-trade protection, and CBS Sports says he has five years and roughly $155 million left on his contract. The Yankees have also been linked to Luis Arraez, Brandon Lowe and Carson Kelly. Pinstripe Alley and SB Nation both note that CBA negotiations could delay major moves.
Sources: CBS Sports · Pinstripe Alley
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