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.
Category: Baseball
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Julio Rodriguez and Michael Harris Win Rookie of the Year Awards
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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Phillies Focus On Future After Losing World Series
A team that came out of nowhere to reach the World Series is doing its best to focus on a promising future rather than a disappointing present. “We should definitely be proud.”
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Houston Astros Win World Series
Dogged by criticism that they could not win without sign-stealing, Houston beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games to complete a nearly perfect postseason.
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World Series: These Are Still Jeff Luhnow’s Astros
Jeff Luhnow was fired over Houston’s elaborate sign-stealing scheme. He takes responsibility but not blame and has moved on to building soccer teams.
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Here’s a Curveball: What About Pressly for Series M.V.P.?
No player has enhanced his team’s chances of winning the World Series more than Ryan Presley, whose hellacious breaking pitches have Houston on the cusp of a title.