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Braves skipper Brian Snitker was named the 2018 National League Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America on Tuesday night, topping fellow skippers Craig Counsell (Brewers) and Bud Black (Rockies).

The already robust market for left-handed starters grew deeper when reports emerged that the Mariners are willing to trade “just about anyone” this offseason, including 30-year-old ace James Paxton, who will immediately become one of the most highly desired arms on the market. He was 11-6 with a 3.76 ERA and a career-high 11.7 strikeouts per nine innings in 2018, when he also became the second Canadian to throw a no-hitter with his effort in Toronto on May 8.

Breaking down the latest MLB free agent and trade rumors.

Should the Phillies trade Carlos Santana or keep him and try to fit their roster around him? There’s an argument in either direction, because Santana is still a more valuable hitter than you may think.

Here’s our early picks for possible 2019 Rookie of the Year candidates.

Breaking down the latest MLB free agent and trade rumors.

The free-agent market took further shape on Monday as six players declined qualifying offers from their previous clubs, attaching Draft-pick compensation to them as they seek new contracts.

Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. was named the 2018 National League Rookie of the Year on Monday night, besting Nationals outfielder Juan Soto and Dodgers right-handed hurler Walker Buehler.

Seven free agents had until 5 p.m. ET today to decide whether to accept or reject their teams’ qualifying offer.

Baseball Writers’ Association of America awards week is upon us, beginning with Monday night’s 6 p.m. ET announcement on MLB Network of the American League and National League Jackie Robinson Rookie of the Year winners. The subsequent announcements of the AL and NL Managers of the Year (Tuesday), Cy Young Awards (Wednesday) and Most Valuable Player Awards (Thursday) are all scheduled for the same time and channel.