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The Tokyo Yakult Swallows' record-setting slugger Munetaka Murakami was unanimously voted 2022 Central League MVP on Friday, while Orix Buffaloes hurler Yoshinobu Yamamoto earned the Pacific League honor, both men reaping their respective awards for the second straight year.

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Jason Mackey: Why free agent addition of first baseman Carlos Santana makes a ton of sense for Pirates

PITTSBURGH — It’s awfully tough at this point to accuse the Pirates of ignoring first base, a disastrously deficient position for them in 2022. What they did Friday also makes a ton of sense from a team identity and leadership standpoint.

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Source: Pirates to sign Carlos Santana to 1-year, $6.7 million deal

PITTSBURGH — The Pirates have further addressed their offensive shortage at first base by signing Carlos Santana to a one-year, $6.7 million deal pending the passing of a physical, a source confirmed to the Post-Gazette on Friday night.

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MLB star Aaron Judge pitched San Francisco Giants move by 49ers NFL stars and Steph Curry

San Francisco 49ers stars have joined Stephen Curry in attempting to lure Aaron Judge to the west coast, with the MLB home-run leader from last season out of contract

Daily Mirror

Baseball Bargains: Five Underrated Free Agents Still Available

Black Friday is here, and there are a number of MLB free agents still remaining that baseball executives should consider.

Sports Illustrated

Paul Sullivan: Chicago sports owners should be grateful to have such loyal fans of their consistently underperforming teams

During the final homestand of the season in early October, the Chicago Cubs left a special message in the outfield for some of their fans.

Chicago Tribune

Ian Graham Liverpool departure heightens FSG need for transfer rethink

Dr Ian Graham was given a year to create the data analytics strategies at Liverpool

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Tom Krasovic: Where Tatis belongs; Abreu-Padres fit would be promising

SAN DIEGO — The Padres have a solution at first base. Just slide the kid over there.

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Attorneys for Yasiel Puig say ex-Dodger may have been entrapped in sports gambling probe

LOS ANGELES —Attorneys for former Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig, who was expected to plead guilty Wednesday to lying to federal authorities investigating an illegal sports-gambling ring, now say they are exploring a possible defense.

Los Angeles Times

Bryce Harper’s Injury Casts Shadow Over Phillies’ 2023 Plans

The star outfielder will miss the first half of next season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

Sports Illustrated

Marcus Hayes: Give thanks for Rob Thomson, A.J. Brown, Howie Roseman (?), and, always, Jason Kelce

It’s the time of year when we reflect on the people and the things that brought us joy over the past 365 days. From an unexpected playoff run by Jalen Hurts and the Eagles, to a miraculous World Series appearance by the Phillies, to a more perfect Union, to the…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Report: Aaron Judge sweepstakes could wrap soon; Giants offer ‘forthcoming’

Following the Giants’ marathon meeting with Aaron Judge on Tuesday, the slugger’s free agency is reportedly already nearing its final stages.

Tribune News Service

USMNT-England prediction: A 72-year unbeaten streak is on the line

American soccer doesn’t treasure its history the way baseball and other sports do. But this country’s traditional national pastime can barely match a quirk of history that will be at stake when the U.S. men’s soccer team plays England at the World Cup on Black Friday (2 p.m. ET, Fox,…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Phillies' Bryce Harper undergoes Tommy John surgery that reportedly went ‘very well’

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper underwent “successful” Tommy John surgery with Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles on Wednesday, according to a team press release. In the release, the Phillies said that Harper is expected to return as designated hitter by the 2023 All-Star break, and could return…

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Bryce Harper Undergoes Tommy John Surgery, per Report

The Phillies’ star dealt with an injured right elbow last season that limited him to DH duties.

Los Angeles Times

Judge rules twice against Trevor Bauer, allows his accuser to continue her countersuit

LOS ANGELES — Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer lost twice Wednesday, when a judge allowed the San Diego woman who accused him of sexual assault to proceed with her lawsuit against him and dismissed his defamation lawsuit against one of her former attorneys.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Stephen Curry might be recruiting his own successor as the Bay Area’s biggest star

Steph Curry was reportedly part of the pitch to bring Aaron Judge to the Bay.

Sports Illustrated

Building the Best Red Sox Team for 2023

Here are the free-agent signings and trades that Boston should make to return to contention next season.

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Report: MLB Makes Decision in Aaron Judge Collusion Inquiry

A report about the owners of the Mets and Yankees raised questions as Judge hit free agency.

Tribune News Service

What the Mets mean when they say they want to build sustainably

The Mets have made no secret of their desire to build a “sustainable winner.” If you’ve been paying attention to sports around the New York area over the last few years, then you’ve probably heard other teams cite the same term as well.

Tribune News Service

Yankees’ best available options this winter are their own free agents and prospects

Yankees fans are angry. Hal Steinbrenner admitted that himself. However, for those looking for drastic changes to be made to this current lineup, there are not many places to go up from what Brian Cashman already had.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

David Murphy: Thoughts on the Phillies' pitching search, with four targets who could offer some value

Years ago, a former member of the Phillies' front office was asked whether a certain pitcher could be a viable rotation piece. The longtime baseball man wrinkled his face and shook his head.

Daily Record

Rutherglen Glencairn boss says U21 kids' display was only positive from cup defeat to Caledonian Braves

Glens were soundly beaten by the Lowland League outfit in the South Challenge Cup

Sports Illustrated

Angels Acquire OF Hunter Renfroe in Trade With Brewers

Renfroe has hit 60 home runs over the past two seasons.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Albert Pujols caps Cardinals homecoming with NL Comeback Player honor

Already the unofficial winner of comeback of the year for his return to St. Louis and captivating surge toward 700 career home runs, Albert Pujols received Major League Baseball’s official honor Tuesday night.

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