Urshela Merritt Named Indians Minor League Players of the Year
Third baseman Giovanny Urshela and lefty Ryan Merritt were honored as Cleveland Indians minor league players of the year. Urshela won the Lou Boudreau Award for the top position player after a 0.280 season with 18 homers and 84 RBIs across Columbus and Akron. Merritt earned the Bob Feller Award with a 13 win Carolina League pace and a 2.58 ERA for Class A Carolina. Both were added to the Indians 40-man roster in November.
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Manfred Takes MLB Reins as Commissioner Faces Big Challenges
Rob Manfred begins a five year term as commissioner after succeeding Bud Selig. He eyes modernization and improved youth outreach while addressing pace of play players salaries and a looming labor dispute. He favors a pitch clock and stricter strike zone enforcement amid rising broadcast revenue and stadium debates.
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Browner Vows Aggressive Play As Super Bowl Rivalry Heats Up
Brandon Browner says New England teammates should target Seattle stars Richard Sherman and Earl Thomas despite their injuries in the NFC title game. He urges aggressive play to win the Super Bowl, while Seattle players acknowledge the intensity. Bill Belichick deflects questions on deflated footballs as the matchup looms.
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Gibbs surprised by talk of deflated footballs
In Charlotte Gibbs says he was shocked to hear the NFL is probing whether the Patriots deflated footballs to beat the Colts in the AFC title game. The Hall of Fame coach recalls no similar issue in his Redskins era and expects NFL policy changes on ball control before games.
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Kraft Defends Patriots Amid Deflated Ball Probe
Patriots owner Robert Kraft calls for integrity as the league probes underinflated footballs. Jeff Pash and Ted Wells lead the inquiry while Tom Brady and Bill Belichick defer comments, Kraft noting long partnership with them and steadfast belief in fair play.
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Second Half Opens as NHL Teams Seek Postseason Push
Capitals surge back into playoff contention led by Alex Ovechkin as Eastern powerhouses push to separate from bottom teams. In the West, Dallas and Winnipeg chase spots while Los Angeles and Chicago contend in a tight Central. Buffalo and Edmonton fight for bottom with McDavid and Eichel as top draft prizes.
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