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Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout became the 11th player in baseball history to win at least three MVP awards, topping Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman in results announced Thursday. In voting by the Baseball Writers Association of America, Trout received 17 first-place votes and 355 voting points. Bregman was the runner-up with 13 first-place votes and 335 points, and Oakland Athletics shortstop Marcus Semien was a distant third with 228 points. Continue to Article

November 14, 2019 9:52:pm EST

Earlier this month, the U.S. National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) announced new compensation guidelines for 2020, including a nearly 20 percent increase in the overall salary cap as well as allocation money allowing teams to invest in some players above the maximum salary. Berrettini signs off with victory over Thiem Matteo Berrettini became the first Italian to win a match in ATP Finals history as he signed off with a 7-6(3) 6-3 defeat of off-color Dominic Thiem at the O2 Arena on Thursday. The afternoon tussle was a little flat as Thiem had already sealed a place in the semi-finals after group wins against Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic, while Berrettini could not progress. Continue to Article

November 14, 2019 6:53:pm EST

The Braves announced Thursday that they'd signed the 30-year-old Smith to a three-year deal with $39 million, with a club option for 2023 that would pay $13 million. Neither Smith nor the Braves were waiting around. Smith was given a qualifying offer by the Giants, which essentially extended a one-year deal worth $17.8 million. Continue to Article

November 14, 2019 5:02:pm EST

Here are some of the guys they could look at to fill their vacancies: The Stabilizer: Stephen Piscotty Age: 28 Hits: Right Plays: Right Field 2019 stats: . line with 13 home runs and a 0.6 WAR in 393 PA Contract Status: $28.5 million through 2023 with a $15 million club option for 2024 ($1 million buyout) How it works: Piscotty is coming off a relatively poor season, but he has an appealing contract, he's at an age where he's unlikely to decline, and his career wRC+ is a sturdy 112. He's not a star by any means, but he's a set-it-and-forget-it right-fielder who would bring some certainty to a group that isn't overflowing with it. Continue to Article

November 13, 2019 3:31:pm EST

Hall of Famer Tony La Russa was hired by the Los Angeles Angels as senior adviser for baseball operation on Tuesday. The 75-year-old La Russa will assist in all areas of baseball operations, including evaluations of major league baseball and development of minor leaguers, Angels general manager Billy Eppler said in a news release. "As our paths have crossed over the years, Tony and I discussed the potential of working together and we're excited to finally get that opportunity. Continue to Article

November 12, 2019 8:37:pm EST

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