Judge, a slugging outfielder for the Yankees, swatted 62 home runs and beat out Shohei Ohtani, the Angels’ two-way superstar, for the American League’s top honor.
Category: Baseball
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Aaron Judge of Yankees Beats Shohei Ohtani for AL MVP Award
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Paul Goldschmidt of St. Louis Cardinals Wins NL MVP Award
The New York Times – Sports:Goldschmidt, a first baseman for St. Louis, flirted with the triple crown and beat out San Diego’s Manny Machado and his fellow Cardinal Nolan Arenado for the award.
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Aaron Judge’s Record-Setting 62nd Home Run Ball Will be Auctioned
The New York Times – Sports:In a sports memorabilia market flush with cash, the ball could set a record for game-used baseballs by selling for more than $3 million.
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Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara Win MLB’s Cy Young Awards
The New York Times – Sports:In his comeback after two lost seasons, Houston’s Verlander emphasized quality over quantity. Miami’s Alcantara, meanwhile, looked like the Verlander of yesteryear.
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Buck Showalter and Terry Francona Are M.L.B.’s Top Managers
The New York Times – Sports:Showalter led the Mets to the second most wins in franchise history, while Francona won a division title in Cleveland despite having the league’s youngest roster.
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Julio Rodriguez and Michael Harris Win Rookie of the Year Awards
The New York Times – Sports:Seattle’s Rodríguez and Atlanta’s Harris, who emerged as star center fielders, won M.L.B.’s Rookie of the Year Awards.
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Pitch Clocks and Ban on Shifts Could Affect MLB Roster Construction
The New York Times – Sports:A pitch clock, a ban on infield shifts and the enlargement of bases could alter the value of some players, giving executives something new to exploit.
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Jacob deGrom Leads Mets’ Off-Season Shopping List
The New York Times – Sports:Despite his injury issues, Jacob deGrom is expected to garner a contract in excess of $100 million. He is one of several Mets players who are about to test free agency.
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At GM Meetings, Brian Cashman discusses Aaron Judge and Yankees Needs
The New York Times – Sports:Aaron Judge’s free agency looms over everything at the general managers’ meetings, but Brian Cashman says he has other holes to fill. Cashman’s own deal will have to wait.
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Mets and Edwin Diaz are Finalizing $102 Million Contract
The New York Times – Sports:Steven A. Cohen and the Mets are on the verge of completing an eye-popping deal with the right-hander Edwin Díaz that will be the largest contract for a reliever in baseball history.
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Dusty Baker Finally Gets a World Series Title as Manager
The New York Times – Sports:Dusty Baker first World Series title as a manager is a crowning achievement for a beloved player, manager and person.
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Jeremy Pena of Houston Astros Wins World Series MVP
The New York Times – Sports:Jeremy Peña had big shoes to fill when Carlos Correa left the Houston Astros. Peña responded by being the first rookie position player to be named World Series M.V.P.