The New York Times – Sports:
The stage was set for Julio Rodríguez of the Mariners to deliver a win in Seattle. Instead, the National League got its first win since 2012 thanks to Elias Díaz.
Category: Seattle Mariners
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AL Cy Young Candidates: Triston McKenzie and Logan Gilbert
The New York Times – Sports:
Among the American League’s most promising young pitchers, Cleveland’s Triston McKenzie and Seattle’s Logan Gilbert stand out as Cy Young Award candidates.
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Ty France of Mariners Is Happy to Go His Own Way
The New York Times – Sports:
Ty France is part of the young core that ended the Seattle Mariners’ 20-season playoff drought. He did it with a contact-heavy approach that Tony Gwynn taught him.
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John Jaso Gave Up Baseball to Enjoy Life on a Boat
The New York Times – Travel:
John Jaso walked away from Major League Baseball at 34, potentially leaving millions of dollars on the table. The sea was calling.
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MLB’s Winter Meetings Return After Two Years Away
The New York Times – Sports:
The annual event, which returns after a two-years hiatus, is known for a flurry of transactions. Deals for stars like Trea Turner and Carlos Correa may lead to numerous other moves.
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Gaylord Perry, Hall of Fame Pitcher With a Doctoring Touch, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Sports:
He won 314 games and recorded 3,500 strikeouts, but he’s remembered as much for his acknowledged spitball, with saliva just one substance in his arsenal.
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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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Underdog Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres Head to NLCS
The New York Times – Sports:
The 111-win Dodgers and defending champion Atlanta are gone, and Cleveland hopes to outlast the Yankees. The Astros’ doing what was expected of them makes them the outlier.
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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.