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Mark Townsend
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Mark Townsend has been associated with Yahoo Sports since 2010, starting as a postseason contributor before transitioning into his current role as a weekly content producer. He's called northwest Illinois home for his entire life.
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Spiders, Rocks or ... Lindors? What should the Cleveland baseball team be called?
Here are five options for the Cleveland Indians to consider as they move toward changing the name.
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You're the GM: Where does DJ LeMahieu fit in Yankees plans as they try to get over the hump?
Is signing DJ LeMahieu the top priority for the Yankees this offseason? Or would a blockbuster trade put them on a clearer path to the World Series?
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You're the GM: Should Dodgers pursue Trevor Bauer to solidify dominance after winning World Series?
Trevor Bauer? A big trade for a bullpen ace? Bring back Justin Turner. Put yourself in Andrew Friedman's shoes and decide how to bolster the World Series champs.
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What's next for the Cubs following Theo Epstein's sudden departure?
After Theo Epstein's departure, what does the future hold for Kris Bryant and Yu Darvish in Chicago?
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This weirdest MVP vote ever was actually an accident
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Ryan Tepera randomly receives tenth-place vote on NL MVP ballot.
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Freddie Freeman goes from coronavirus to NL MVP after stellar 2020 season
Atlanta Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman wins the National League MVP Award.
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José Abreu wins AL MVP after leading White Sox back to postseason
Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu wins the American League MVP award.
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Reds ace Trevor Bauer wins 2020 NL Cy Young as he hits free agent market
Trevor Bauer wins NL Cy Young Award after dominant season with the Cincinnati Reds.
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Cleveland's Shane Bieber unanimously wins 2020 AL Cy Young Award
Shane Bieber is the fifth Cleveland Indians pitcher to win the AL Cy Young award.

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Spiders, Rocks or ... Lindors? What should the Cleveland baseball team be called?

You're the GM: Where does DJ LeMahieu fit in Yankees plans as they try to get over the hump?

You're the GM: Should Dodgers pursue Trevor Bauer to solidify dominance after winning World Series?

What's next for the Cubs following Theo Epstein's sudden departure?

This weirdest MVP vote ever was actually an accident

Freddie Freeman goes from coronavirus to NL MVP after stellar 2020 season

José Abreu wins AL MVP after leading White Sox back to postseason

Reds ace Trevor Bauer wins 2020 NL Cy Young as he hits free agent market

Cleveland's Shane Bieber unanimously wins 2020 AL Cy Young Award

NFL Week 3 injury tracker: Bryce Young, Austin Ekeler, OBJ all ruled out

49ers reach contract extensions with GM John Lynch, head coach Kyle Shanahan

NCAA committee recommends removing cannabis from banned substances lists

Colts rule out QB Anthony Richardson; Gardner Minshew will start vs. Ravens

Over $100K worth of equipment reportedly stolen from Bears at Soldier Field