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Baseball Hall of Fame tiers: Which active players are on course for Cooperstown?
6 months ago

Baseball Hall of Fame tiers: Which active players are on course for Cooperstown?

New York Times  

And you know what this July is about to become for Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer, Todd Helton and Jim Leyland? IN RIGHT NOW Mike Trout Justin Verlander Max Scherzer Freddie Freeman* INJURED LIST DIVISION OF THE “IN RIGHT NOW” CLUB Clayton Kershaw Joey Votto IN THE RED ZONE Mookie Betts Paul Goldschmidt Bryce Harper Nolan Arenado Manny Machado ACROSS THE …

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Royals, Zack Greinke finalize $8.5M deal for 2023 season
1 year, 11 months ago

Royals, Zack Greinke finalize $8.5M deal for 2023 season

Associated Press  

— The Kansas City Royals finalized Zack Greinke’s $8.5 million contract for the upcoming season on Friday, bringing back a well-known and veteran arm to their otherwise young starting rotation. He made $13 million with the Royals last season, when he went 3-9 with a 3.68 ERA while allowing two runs or fewer in 17 of 26 starts. It was …

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Lynch shines as Royals blank slumping White Sox 6-0
2 years, 8 months ago

Lynch shines as Royals blank slumping White Sox 6-0

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Daniel Lynch gave the Kansas City Royals exactly what they needed. Lynch pitched six crisp innings, and the Royals handed the White Sox their eighth straight loss with a 6-0 victory Tuesday night. “I did what I wanted to.” Bobby Witt Jr. had two hits and Carlos Santana drove in two runs, helping Kansas City stop a four-game …

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Correa powers Astros past A's 11-6 to clinch ALDS
4 years, 3 months ago

Correa powers Astros past A's 11-6 to clinch ALDS

The Independent  

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Nationals top Astros in Game 7 to win 1st World Series title
5 years, 2 months ago

Nationals top Astros in Game 7 to win 1st World Series title

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Stephen Strasburg paraded the MVP trophy for delirious fans packed behind the dugout. “The way this game went is the way our whole season went.” Strasburg, new lefty Patrick Corbin and the Nats brought the first World Series championship to the nation’s capital since ol’ Walter Johnson delivered the crown for the Senators in 1924. “I wasn’t going …

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Washington Nationals Pull Off Comeback Win For First World Series Title
5 years, 2 months ago

Washington Nationals Pull Off Comeback Win For First World Series Title

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The Washington Nationals are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history. Behind Howie Kendrick’s dramatic go-ahead home run and gutsy pitching performances from Max Scherzer and Patrick Corbin, the Nationals rallied to defeat the Houston Astros 6-2 in the 40th Game 7 in World Series history. After playing that role in Washington’s NLDS Game …

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What to expect from Mad Max? World Series goes to Game 7
5 years, 2 months ago

What to expect from Mad Max? World Series goes to Game 7

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Max Scherzer, this is your moment. “Maybe not how we drew it up in terms of how we got there, but it doesn’t take away the opportunity we have to win the World Series,” Astros manager AJ Hinch said. We scored some more runs and I immediately shut him down.” Whether the Game 1 winner, known for his …

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Howie Kendrick sparks Nationals’ comeback over Astros to win first World Series in franchise history
5 years, 2 months ago

Howie Kendrick sparks Nationals’ comeback over Astros to win first World Series in franchise history

LA Times  

Matthew McConaughey, who is from Texas, on the field before Game 7 in Houston. Houston Astros pitcher Zack Greinke looks on during Game 7 of the World Series against the Washington Nationals. Max Scherzer of the Washington Nationals delivers a pitch during Game 7 of the World Series against the Houston Astros. Howie Kendrick of the Washington Nationals celebrates with …

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World Series preview: Astros and Nationals are rewarded for valuing veterans
5 years, 2 months ago

World Series preview: Astros and Nationals are rewarded for valuing veterans

LA Times  

Washington Nationals starter Max Scherzer speaks during a news conference Monday ahead of Game 1 of the World Series against the Houston Astros on Tuesday. At a time when major league front offices cherish young and inexpensive players more than ever, the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals, two teams featuring several stars and a long list of contributors in their …

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Column: Starting pitching makes Astros the World Series favorites, but Dodgers are close
5 years, 3 months ago

Column: Starting pitching makes Astros the World Series favorites, but Dodgers are close

LA Times  

October starts Tuesday, and so does the postseason. “I just don’t believe any team is unbeatable in a five- or seven-game series,” said Brad Ausmus, then the Tigers manager and now the Angels manager. You can have an ace on the mound, and he can give up four hits, but it’s three flares and a homer.” The Astros led the …

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Opening day recap: Dodgers hit record eight home runs in 12-5 win over Diamondbacks
5 years, 9 months ago

Opening day recap: Dodgers hit record eight home runs in 12-5 win over Diamondbacks

LA Times  

Dodgers left fielder Joc Pederson hits a two-run home run during the sixth inning of Thursday’s season-opening win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. -- Mike DiGiovanna Dodgers lead Diamondbacks, 9-2, in seventh inning Dodgers left fielder Joc Pederson hits a two-run home run during the second inning of Thursday’s game against the Diamondbacks. — Jorge Castillo March 28, 2019 -- Mike …

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