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Kim Ng becomes MLB's first female GM in joining Miami Marlins

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Kim Ng becomes MLB's first female GM in joining Miami Marlins

Nov. 13 (UPI) -- The Miami Marlins hired Kim Ng as general manager Friday, making her the first woman to hold the position in Major League Baseball history.

Los Angeles Angels hire Atlanta Braves' Perry Minasian as general manager

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Los Angeles Angels hire Atlanta Braves' Perry Minasian as general manager

Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Atlanta Braves assistant general manager Perry Minasian was hired as the Los Angeles Angels' next GM, the franchise announced Thursday.

Braves' Freddie Freeman wins NL MVP, White Sox's Jose Abreu earns AL MVP

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Braves' Freddie Freeman wins NL MVP, White Sox's Jose Abreu earns AL MVP

Nov. 12 (UPI) -- Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman and Chicago White Sox slugger Jose Abreu won the 2020 Most Valuable Player awards Thursday night.

Reds' Trevor Bauer, Indians' Shane Bieber win Cy Young awards

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Reds' Trevor Bauer, Indians' Shane Bieber win Cy Young awards

Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Cincinnati Reds ace Trevor Bauer and Cleveland Indians rising star Shane Bieber on Wednesday were named this year's Cy Young Award winners.

New Mets owner Steve Cohen targets 3- to 5-year championship window

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New Mets owner Steve Cohen targets 3- to 5-year championship window

Nov. 11 (UPI) -- Billionaire Steve Cohen, who purchased majority ownership the Mets franchise last week for about $2.4 billion, said he has a three- to five-year window for a World Series run.

Marlins' Don Mattingly, Rays' Kevin Cash earn Manager of the Year honors

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Marlins' Don Mattingly, Rays' Kevin Cash earn Manager of the Year honors

Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Miami Marlins skipper Don Mattingly and the Tampa Bay Rays' Kevin Cash earned Manager of the Year honors for the 2020 season.

Mariners' Kyle Lewis, Brewers' Devin Williams win Rookie of the Year honors

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Mariners' Kyle Lewis, Brewers' Devin Williams win Rookie of the Year honors

Nov. 10 (UPI) -- Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Devin Williams and Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis have claimed the 2020 National League and American League Rookie of the Year Awards for their impressive performances last season.

Former GM Jeff Luhnow sues Houston Astros after sign-stealing scandal

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Former GM Jeff Luhnow sues Houston Astros after sign-stealing scandal

Nov. 9 (UPI) -- Former Houston Astros general manager Jeff Luhnow filed a lawsuit against his former team Monday for firing him over the club's sign-stealing scandal.

Nationals invite President-elect Joe Biden to throw out first pitch for 2021 opener

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Nationals invite President-elect Joe Biden to throw out first pitch for 2021 opener

Nov. 8 (UPI) -- The Washington Nationals invited President-elect Joe Biden to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the team's season opener in 2021.

Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen, others out as Steve Cohen takes over team

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Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen, others out as Steve Cohen takes over team

Nov. 6 (UPI) -- The New York Mets have parted ways with general manager Brodie Van Wagenen and a significant portion of his front office.

MLB's Rob Manfred: Dodgers' Justin Turner won't be punished for leaving isolation

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MLB's Rob Manfred: Dodgers' Justin Turner won't be punished for leaving isolation

Nov. 6 (UPI) -- MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announced that Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner will not be disciplined for returning to the field to celebrate his team's World Series win after testing positive for COVID-19.

Red Sox rehire manager Alex Cora after January dismissal

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Red Sox rehire manager Alex Cora after January dismissal

Nov. 6 (UPI) -- The Boston Red Sox on Friday rehired manager Alex Cora nearly 10 months after he was fired by the American League East franchise for his role in the Houston Astros sign-stealing scheme.

White Sox SS Tim Anderson 'won't change style' for manager Tony La Russa

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White Sox SS Tim Anderson 'won't change style' for manager Tony La Russa

Nov. 6 (UPI) -- Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson says he won't change his style of play to fit in with new manager Tony La Russa after the star infielder saw "news" that the two might not get along.

Braves snag 4 MLB Silver Slugger Awards; White Sox take 3

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Braves snag 4 MLB Silver Slugger Awards; White Sox take 3

Nov. 6 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Braves had four players win a 2020 Silver Slugger Award on Thursday night, more than any other team in Major League Baseball.

All-Star pitcher Trevor Bauer rejects Cincinnati Reds' qualifying offer

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All-Star pitcher Trevor Bauer rejects Cincinnati Reds' qualifying offer

Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Free-agent pitcher Trevor Bauer has turned down the Cincinnati Reds' $18.9 million qualifying offer for the 2021 season.

Betts, Arenado among MLB Gold Glove Award winners

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Betts, Arenado among MLB Gold Glove Award winners

Nov. 4 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts and Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado are among the 18 Gold Glove Award winners announced for 2020.

Honus Wagner baseball card sells for record $1.4M

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Honus Wagner baseball card sells for record $1.4M

Nov. 3 (UPI) -- A rare baseball card for Major League Baseball legend Honus Wagner has sold for more than $1.4 million.

MLB awards: Betts, Bauer, Freeman, Bieber, Abreu among finalists for top honors

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MLB awards: Betts, Bauer, Freeman, Bieber, Abreu among finalists for top honors

Nov. 3 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts, Cincinnati Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer and Cleveland Indians pitcher Shane Bieber are among the finalists for the top honors from the 2020 Major League Baseball season.

Rangers decline $18M option on two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber

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Rangers decline $18M option on two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber

Oct. 30 (UPI) -- The Texas Rangers on Friday declined to pick up the $18 million option on right-hander Corey Kluber, making the two-time Cy Young Award winner a free agent.

MLB owners approve sale of New York Mets to Steve Cohen

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MLB owners approve sale of New York Mets to Steve Cohen

Oct. 30 (UPI) -- MLB owners voted to approve the sale of the New York Mets to billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen, the league announced Friday.

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