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Ohtani, 2 Yankees finalists for AL Rookie of the YearNEW YORK (AP) Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for the AL Rookie of the Year award along with two New York Yankees infielders.The Baseball Writers' Association of America revealed the finalists for its major awards Monday night. The winners...

AP Sports WriterNew Rangers manager Woodward already shares bond in TexasBy STEPHEN HAWKINSARLINGTON, Texas (AP) New manager Chris Woodward knows he shares a common bond with Texas Rangers fans.The Rangers formally introduced the Dodgers third base coach as their new manager Monday, just more than a week after...

AP Sports WriterNew Nats RHP Rosenthal considered early return from surgeryBy HOWARD FENDRICHWASHINGTON (AP) Trevor Rosenthal's comeback from his 2017 Tommy John surgery went so well, the Washington Nationals newest reliever says he considered trying to get back to the majors last season.''The whole process has been very...

Japanese pitcher Kikuchi free to negotiate with MLB teamsTOKYO (AP) The Seibu Lions have agreed to post pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, clearing the way for the 27-year-old left-hander to negotiate with teams in Major League Baseball.Since Kikuchi cannot file for international free agency until 2020, he needed Seibu's approval...

Ohtani, 2 Yankees finalists for AL Rookie of the YearNEW YORK (AP) Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for the AL Rookie of the Year award along with two New York Yankees infielders.The Baseball Writers' Association of America revealed the finalists for its major awards Monday night. The winners...

AP Baseball WriterMets fire hitting coach Roessler, bullpen coach BonesBy RONALD BLUMCARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) Brodie Van Wagenen made his first public moves as New York Mets general manager, firing hitting coach Pat Roessler along with bullpen coach Ricky Bones on Monday and announcing manager Mickey Callaway will have...

AP Baseball WriterMets fire hitting coach Roessler, bullpen coach BonesBy RONALD BLUMCARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) Brodie Van Wagenen made his first public moves as New York Mets general manager, firing hitting coach Pat Roessler along with bullpen coach Ricky Bones on Monday and announcing manager Mickey Callaway will have...

Oakland's Billy Beane voted MLB executive of yearCARLSBAD, Calif. (AP) Oakland Athletics executive vice president of baseball operations Billy Beane was voted the inaugural Major League Baseball Executive of the Year.Tampa Bay general manager Erik Neander and Milwaukee general manager David Stearns tied for second, MLB said Monday...

Red Sox get 3 Gold Glove winnersBy The Associated PressMookie Betts and the Boston Red Sox just keep winning.Betts, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Ian Kinsler won Gold Gloves for the World Series champion Red Sox on Sunday night, and the Atlanta Braves also were recognized for their fielding excellence...

Red Sox get 3 Gold Glove winnersBy The Associated PressMookie Betts, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Ian Kinsler have won Gold Gloves for the World Series champion Boston Red Sox.It's the third straight for Betts in right field. Kinsler got his second Gold Glove at second base, and Bradley won...

Red Sox get 3 Gold Glove winnersBy The Associated PressMookie Betts, Jackie Bradley Jr. and Ian Kinsler have won Gold Gloves for the World Series champion Boston Red Sox.It's the third straight for Betts in right field. Kinsler got his second Gold Glove at second base, and Bradley won...

AP Sports WriterWoodward hired as Rangers manager after 3 years with DodgersBy STEPHEN HAWKINSLos Angeles Dodgers third base coach Chris Woodward was hired as manager of the Texas Rangers on Saturday six weeks after Jeff Banister was fired.He received a three-year contract with a club option for 2022, the...