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The deal with Mr. Cohen, the billionaire hedge fund manager, would represent a major change in the New York sports landscape, with a team that has had the Wilpon family as major investors since 1980.

Steve Cohen, a billionaire hedge fund manager who owns 4% of the New York Mets, is negotiating an agreement to acquire up to 80% of the team.

Ten names from the modern era are under consideration for the Hall this weekend. Here's what our ballot would look like.

Jake Marisnick, an outfield defensive replacement who hit .233 with 10 home runs and 34 RBIs for the Astros last season, has been traded to the Mets for prospects Blake Taylor and Kenedy Corona.

The Wilpons care about winning, but Steve Cohen has more money to spend. A LOT more money.

Two big deals were reached on Wednesday, part of a pattern that suggested a substantial change from the quiet market of recent winters.

Indians pitcher Carlos Carrasco was named the AL Comeback Player of the Year, and Braves third baseman Josh Donaldson won the award on the NL side.