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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Buck Showalter and Terry Francona Are M.L.B.’s Top Managers
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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.
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Phillies Focus On Future After Losing World Series
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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
The New York Times – Sports: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.?
The New York Times – Sports: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.