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Dodgers’ Brusdar Graterol to miss first half of next season after shoulder surgery

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Brusdar Graterol will miss the first half of next season after having surgery to repair the labrum in his right shoulder.

Dave Sims replacing John Sterling as Yankees radio play-by-play broadcaster

Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DH

Randy Winn hired by San Francisco Giants as vice president of player development

Infielder Kevin Newman and Los Angeles Angels reach $2.75 million, one-year deal

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Blue Jays hire former Reds manager David Bell as VP of baseball operations and assistant GM

The Toronto Blue Jays have hired former Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell as vice president of baseball operations and assistant general manager.

Al Ferrara, who won 2 World Series titles with the Los Angeles Dodgers, dies at 84

Al Ferrara, an outfielder who won World Series championships in 1963 and 1965 with the Los Angeles Dodgers, has died. He was 84.

Seeking a ‘happier medium,’ the Orioles are set to move their left field wall at Camden Yards again

The Baltimore Orioles are ready to adjust their wall in left field again. The team moved the wall at Camden Yards back and made it significantly taller before the 2022 season.

2024 All-MLB Team

First Team

Catcher — William Contreras, Milwaukee

First Base — Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Toronto

Third Base — José Ramírez, Cleveland

Outstanding Designated Hitter Award

The Edgar Martinez Outstanding DH Award.

2024 — Shohei Ohtani

2023 -- Shohei Ohtani

2019 -- Nelson Cruz

Comeback Player of the Year Awards

American League

2024 — Garrett Crochet, Chicago White Sox

2023 — Liam Hendricks, Chicago White Sox

2021 — Trey Mancini, Baltimore

Reliever Justin Wilson and Red Sox agree to $2.25 million, one-year contract

Left-hander Justin Wilson and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a $2.25 million, one-year contract. Wilson can earn an additional $750,000 in performance bonuses for games pitched: $150,000 each for 40, 45, 50, 55 and 60.

MLB will air local games for Cincinnati Reds next season

Major League Baseball will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Cincinnati Reds next season. The announcement was made on Thursday after a judge in U.S.

Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees’ spring training field in Tampa

The Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field.

Ted Williams memorabilia up for auction. Top items are 1946 MVP award, Presidential Medal of Freedom

Ted Williams’ Presidential Medal of Freedom is among the items up for auction from the memorabilia collection of the ballplayer’s daughter.

Texas Rangers hire 2023 NL top manager Skip Schumaker as a senior adviser

The Texas Rangers have hired former Miami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker as a senior adviser for baseball operations.

Guardians manager Vogt tweaks staff after winning AL Central title. Willis, Alomar Jr. both return

Guardians manager Stephen Vogt made some tweaks to Cleveland’s coaching staff following his successful first season with the club.

2024 Silver Slugger Team

Presented by Louisville Slugger

Selected by major league coaches and managers

American League

Catcher — Salvador Perez, Kansas City

Veteran catcher Travis D’Arnaud signs a $12 million, 2-year deal to join busy Angels

Catcher Travis d’Arnaud has agreed to a $12 million, two-year contract to join the Los Angeles Angels as a veteran backup to Logan O’Hoppe.

Diamondbacks hire pitching coach Brian Kaplan, who replaces fired Brent Strom

The Arizona Diamondbacks hired Brian Kaplan on Tuesday to be the team’s pitching coach. Kaplan has spent the past three seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies as an assistant pitching coach and director of pitching.

Hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field can be fixed for about $55M in time for 2026 season, per report

A detailed assessment of the hurricane damage to Tropicana Field concludes that the home of the Tampa Bay Rays is structurally sound and can be repaired for about $55.7 million in time for the 2026 season.

Twins initiate front office transition with Falvey to president, Zoll to GM, St. Peter to adviser

The Minnesota Twins will promote Derek Falvey to president of baseball and business operations and Jeremy Zoll to general manager as part of a front office succession plan initiated by current club president Dave St.

Baseball Writers’ Association of America Award Finalists List

Announced Monday, Nov. 18

AL Rookie of the Year — Colton Cowser, OF, Baltimore; Luis Gil, RHP, New York; Austin Wells, C, New York.

Ohtani, Lindor and Marte are finalists for NL MVP. Judge, Witt and Soto contend for AL honor

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first National League MVP award after winning the AL honor twice, joined among the top three in NL voting by New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte.

The A’s trade infielder Nick Allen to the Braves for a minor league pitcher

The Atlanta Braves have acquired infielder Nick Allen from the Athletics in exchange for minor league right-hander Jared Johnson.

Rays’ Wander Franco, who awaits sex abuse trial, arrested in armed altercation

Police say Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco has been arrested for his involvement in an armed altercation in a parking lot in the Dominican Republic countryside.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone bothered a little by criticism of defense after World Series meltdown

Yankees manager Aaron Boone is bothered a little by criticism of his team’s defense from Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly and defended New York’s fielding following a World Series of mistakes and mental errors.

Marlins hire former Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough as the club’s 17th manager

The Miami Marlins have hired Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough as the franchise’s 17th manager.

Reds honor Pete Rose with a 14-hour visitation at Great American Ball Park

Thousands of fans have streamed into Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati despite steady rain to pay respects to Pete Rose.

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki to become available to MLB teams this offseason

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki will be available to Major League Baseball teams this offseason. The Chiba Lotte Marines announced Saturday they have chosen to start the process of moving the pitcher to a big league club in North America via the posting system.

2024 Platinum Glove Winners

American League

2024 — Cal Raleigh

2023 — Andres Gimenez

2022 — Jose Trevino

2021 — Carlos Correa

2017 — Byron Buxto

Cincinnati Reds look for new TV partner after ending joint venture with Diamond Sports Group

The Cincinnati Reds and Diamond Sports Group have decided to end their joint venture, allowing the Reds to search for a new home to carry their local games on TV.

Angels SS Zach Neto could miss start of 2025 season after undergoing shoulder surgery

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto could miss the start of the 2025 season after undergoing surgery on his right shoulder.

MLB Free Agent Signings List

MLB Free Agent Signings

New White Sox manager Will Venable anticipates keeping Grady Sizemore as part of his coaching staff

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable is planning on Grady Sizemore being part of his first coaching staff in his new job.