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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."

Yankees' Cashman accepts apology from Murphy, surprised by Posada comments

Yankees GM Brian Cashman said that it "meant a lot" that Brewers manager Pat Murphy took the time to apologize for criticizing New York's 2023 team for a selfish culture.

Source: Mets to meet with prized ace Skubal next week

The Mets are scheduled to meet with left-handed ace Tarik Skubal, the prize of this offseason's free agent class, next week in California, a source told ESPN.

Padres agree to 1-year deal with RHP Weiss, sources say

The Padres are in agreement with right-hander Ryan Weiss on a 1-year, $1.85 million contract with a team option for 2028, sources told ESPN.

Cubs starter Brown undergoes spine surgery, targets early '27 return

Cubs pitcher Ben Brown had successful cervical spine surgery Monday in New York, general manager Carter Hawkins said on Tuesday.

Yankees' Fried has bone spur removed, to start throwing in Dec.

New York Yankees starter Max Fried had a bone spur taken out of his throwing elbow, but he is expected to begin his throwing program in December.

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