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Theo Epstein sees Jed Hoyer doing great things at ChicagoAs Theo Epstein leaves the team, Jed Hoyer has been promoted from general manager to the president of baseball operations on a five-year deal. This ends a nine-year stint for Epstein who had a big impact on the team as they won the World Series in 2016.

Trevor Bauer is open to playing alongside Gerrit ColeThe race for Trevor Bauer’s signature is heating up. One of the top contenders are the Yankees. However, there are questions about Bauer and Gerrit Cole. They were once teammates at UCLA but there are always rumours swirling around that they do not like each other.

Hoyer agrees to five-year deal with CubsWith former president Theo Epstein stepping down earlier than expected, GM Jed Hoyer now steps up to the spot and agrees to a five-year extension with the Chicago Cubs. He is now set to take over the reins and hopes to come up with a big and strong season this time.

Martinez would love to stay with Red Sox JD Martinez and the Red Sox clearly had one of their finest years, and it seems that both sides are keen to come up with another deal to regroup next season. After all, it seems wise enough to sign a deal with the slugger who is working hard for the team this season.

Kim Ng wants to be the torchbearer for women in professional sportsThe Miami Marlins recently decided to appoint Kim Ng as their general manager. She is the first female GM in the MLB which is a major achievement. This is a breakthrough for women in North American leagues and it is great to see after Ng was denied by multiple teams in the past.

Starling Marte’s impressive debutStarling Marte came up with an impressive debut for his new team, the Miami Marlins back in September. The outfielder proved that the club made the right call to bring him in and give him the chance to show his strong talent for the Marlins this time of the year.

Kyle Lewis wins AL ROY for MarinersWhen he first took his step in Spring training, Kyle Lewis didn’t even look like the outfield prospect that everyone hoped he would be when he started writing his story back in Arizona. However, he went on to prove to the league that he was worth the shot.

Mike Trout's frustrations about the Angels' 2020 campaignThe Los Angeles Angels came into the 2020 season with a solid amount of optimism. They had the best player in the league with Mike Trout but they have not started well. They had a high-profile offseason with new acquisitions which included a new manager in Joe Maddon.

Arenado earns eighth straight Gold GloveColorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado continues to deliver for his club as he stood out once more this year. He has won his eighth consecutive Gold Glove award and that meant a lot for his superhuman effort and hard work on the defensive end for the Rockies last season.

Ryu Hyun-jin is grateful for his second Cy Young nominationThe Toronto Blue Jays’ Ryu Hyun-jin has been named as a finalist for the Cy Young award for the second straight year. It is given to the best pitcher in the MLB. He is grateful that he has been given the unique distinction.

Are Kris Bryant's injuries too much for the Chicago Cubs?As a former World Series winner and an NL MVP, Kris Bryant has done a lot for the Chicago Cubs. However, the injuries might be too much for the team to handle. He is still a good player but his constant spells on the sidelines are becoming a problem.

Milwaukee Brewers promote Matt Arnold to team GMAfter serving as Brewers' Assistant GM for five years, Arnold has secured a promotion. Former GM David Stearns will now focus on his role as the president of baseball operations. This will be a good change because Stearns will not have to focus on two roles.

Don Mattingly is happy about the Miami Marlins' lineupThe Miami Marlins are one of the most resilient squads. They had a great run at the end of the regular season and Don Mattingly is pleased with what he saw. This is a season where they ended a playoff drought that has lasted for almost 20 years.

Mike Clevinger signs extension for San Diego despite injuryMike Clevinger was a solid player for the Cleveland Indians before he was traded to the San Diego Padres in 2019. He was a productive player when he was fully healthy and the Padres believe that he will be productive again when he returns after the 2021 season.

Mathisen’s long-awaited debutWyatt Mathisen got the chance that he’s been working hard for last September when he made his debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was really happy to step in at the Oracle Park and play his first big game that seemed to be a welcome sight for him even without the fans.

Did Gerrit Cole and the Yankees disappoint in the 2020 season?Coming into the 2020 season, the New York Yankees were one of the biggest favourites to win the World Series. However, they stumbled out of the gate. Gerrit Cole came in as the highest-paid pitcher ever but there were some issues regarding his performance.

Mattingly opens up on winning NL MOYDon Mattingly believes that his win as the American League Manager of the Year means a lot of bigger things for the Miami Marlins in the coming season. The coach has proven himself to be a great leader who brought out the best of his squad.

Robbie Ray returns to Blue JaysThe Toronto Blue Jays wasted no time in the offseason as they have put more work on their roster. The club landed left hander Robbie Ray last weekend, and they hope to be one of the aggressive clubs heading into the new season as they aim to get to the World Series soon.

Cain explains why he skipped the seasonLorenzo Cain’s big decision to skip the 2020 MLB season played a big factor in the Milwaukee Brewers’ campaign. His call received a lot of criticism from fans and analysts alike, but his teammates respect his decision, and he explains why it was a hard call for him.

John Mozeliak admits trading Randy Arozarena was a mistakeThe St Louis Cardinals dealt Randy Arozarena away to the Tampa Bay Rays in early 2020. He grew into a superstar for the Rays during the postseason. This has led to people criticizing the Cardinals front office for their decision.