The New York Times – Sports:
From behind-the-back improvisation on a tennis court to dazzling performances at the Olympics, the year offered plenty of highlights — and some lowlights, too.
Category: Alvarez, Yordan (1997- )
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Aaron Judge of Yankees Beats Shohei Ohtani for AL MVP Award
The New York Times – Sports:
Judge, a slugging outfielder for the Yankees, swatted 62 home runs and beat out Shohei Ohtani, the Angels’ two-way superstar, for the American League’s top honor.
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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: Yordan Alvarez’s Family Is Here From Cuba to Cheer for Astros
The New York Times – Sports:
It took years for Yordan Alvarez’s parents to get to the United States from Cuba to see him play for the Houston Astros. They are soaking in every second.
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ALCS: Astros Rolling Even as Jose Altuve Struggles
The New York Times – Sports:
Jose Altuve’s double on Saturday was his first hit of the postseason and Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker are struggling against the Yankees. Regardless, Houston is up, 3-0.
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Astros Eliminate Mariners and Advance to ALCS
The New York Times – Sports:
“I feel like this is just the beginning for all of us,” Julio Rodríguez said after the Mariners made the playoffs for the first time since 2001 but were swept by Houston.
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Another Big Blast From Alvarez Gives Astros a Commanding Lead
The New York Times – Sports:
For the second straight game, a Yordan Alvarez home run turned a late deficit into a lead as this division series heads to Seattle with Houston cruising.