Paul Goldschmidt of St. Louis Cardinals Wins NL MVP Award
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.
Aaron Judge’s Record-Setting 62nd Home Run Ball Will be Auctioned
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.
Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara Win MLB’s Cy Young Awards
In his comeback after two lost seasons, Houston’s Verlander emphasized quality over quantity. Miami’s Alcantara, meanwhile, looked like the Verlander of yesteryear.
Buck Showalter and Terry Francona Are M.L.B.’s Top Managers
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.