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Cubs' Crow-Armstrong, Astros' Alvarez sweep votes as unanimous MVP winners

Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Astros' Yordan Alvarez each earned all 30 first-place votes to win the MVP awards in their respective leagues Thursday night.

Braves bolster bullpen, reach 3-year, $35 million deal with Phillips

The Braves and free agent relief pitcher Evan Phillips, who appeared in 31 games for the Dodgers last season, have agreed to a three-year, $35 million contract.

Brewers' Misiorowski, Yanks' Schlittler crowned unanimous Cy Young winners

Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski and New York's Cam Schlittler capped dominant 2026 seasons by sweeping all 30 first-place votes to win their respective Cy Young Awards.

Former catcher Ausmus lands Astros manager job, 'can't wait to get to work'

The Astros are hiring Yankees bench coach Brad Ausmus, who played 10 of his 18 MLB seasons as a catcher in Houston, as the team's new manager.

Nationals, OF Young agree on 4-year deal with '31 option

Outfielder Jacob Young has agreed to a four-year contract with the Nationals, a deal that also includes a team option for 2031.

Brewers' Murphy 3-peats as top NL manager; White Sox's Venable wins AL honors

The Brewers' Pat Murphy became the first to win NL Manager of the Year in three straight seasons Tuesday, while Will Venable of the White Sox won AL honors.

Source: Tigers agree to 1-year deal with reliever Pagan

The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a one-year deal with reliever Emilio Pagan, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Braves GM emphatically shuts down Acuna trade speculation: 'We need him'

Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos dismissed the possibility of the team moving on from Ronald Acuna Jr., saying, "I have no idea where that stuff came from."

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