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Yankees lose catching coach Tanner Swanson to Mariners for promotion to bench coach: Source

— Brendan Kuty – The Athletic — Yankees lose catching coach Tanner Swanson to Mariners for promotion to bench coach: Source

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Swanson is widely considered one of the top catching coaches in all of baseball. He returns to his hometown in joining the Mariners. ▪▪ Link ▪▪

— Katie Woo – The Athletic — Dodgers part with hitting coach Aaron Bates after not agreeing on new contract: Sources

— Katie Woo – The Athletic — Cardinals promoting Rob Cerfolio to general manager: Sources

— Katie Woo – The Athletic — Dodgers early offseason mailbag: Will Tarik Skubal be back? Plans for Josue De Paula?

— Fabian Ardaya – The Athletic — Dodgers early offseason mailbag: Will Tarik Skubal be back? Plans for Josue De Paula?

— Brendan Kuty – The Athletic — Yankees free-agents to target: Brandon Lowe, Luis Arraez and four more names to consider

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Brian Cashman should keep an eye on these players before the lockout begins. ▪▪ Link ▪▪

— Will Sammon – The Athletic — Ty France once wondered 'Why can't I do it anymore?' Now, he's a coveted free agent

— Will Sammon – The Athletic — Mets hiring Johnny Washington to major-league coaching staff: Sources

— Brendan Kuty – The Athletic — Why David Bednar's bond with Yankees pitching coaches could keep closer in New York

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Bednar has proved he can handle the ninth inning in the Bronx, and the Yankees need bullpen help. His 35 saves were tied for fifth in MLB. ▪▪ Link ▪▪

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— Tim Britton – The Athletic — Top 40 MLB free agents: Tarik Skubal headlines class light on star power