Mark Townsend

Mark Townsend
Yahoo Sports Contributor
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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