The New York Times – Sports:
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 Bonds and Roger Clemens.
Author: Benjamin Hoffman
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Where Does Jacob deGrom Rank in Mets History?
The New York Times – Sports:
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 for second place.
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Jacob deGrom Signs $185 Million Deal With Texas Rangers
The New York Times – Sports:
DeGrom, a two-time winner of the Cy Young Award, received an enormous commitment despite his recent injuries.
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Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara Win MLB’s Cy Young Awards
The New York Times – Sports:
In his comeback after two lost seasons, Houston’s Verlander emphasized quality over quantity. Miami’s Alcantara, meanwhile, looked like the Verlander of yesteryear.
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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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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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Phillies Fans Are Raucous, but They Didn’t Move a Seismograph
The New York Times – Sports:
A viral tweet shared by thousands made it look like home runs by Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm had registered as seismic events.
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Astros Favored Over Phillies to Win World Series
The New York Times – Sports:
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 Houston.
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How Pitchers Are Lasting Deeper Into Games This Postseason
The New York Times – Sports:
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 as often as they did in last year’s playoffs.