

Benjamin Hoffman
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Fred McGriff Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
A popular first baseman who had a season in each league as the home run leader, McGriff was elected by a committee that rejected Barry...

Where Does Jacob deGrom Rank in Mets History?
Tom Seaver is easily the best starter to play for the team, but deGrom, who left the Mets after nine spectacular seasons, made an argument...

Jacob deGrom Signs $185 Million Deal With Texas Rangers
DeGrom, a two-time winner of the Cy Young Award, received an enormous commitment despite his recent injuries.

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.

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.

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...

Phillies Fans Are Raucous, but They Didn’t Move a Seismograph
A viral tweet shared by thousands made it look like home runs by Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm had registered as seismic events.

Astros Favored Over Phillies to Win World Series
Houston and Philadelphia will face off in a matchup of teams that have caught fire in the postseason. Game 1 is set for Friday in...

How Pitchers Are Lasting Deeper Into Games This Postseason
While not exactly a return to the days of complete games, starters in this year’s postseason have completed at least six innings more than twice...