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BENJAMIN HOFFMAN
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Aaron Judge Returning to Yankees on $360 Million Deal
Judge, who hit 62 home runs in 2022 and won the A.L.’s Most Valuable Player Award, will commit to nine more seasons with the club…
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…
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.
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…
Eric Kay Sentenced to 22 Years in Prison Over Death of Tyler Skaggs
Eric Kay had been convicted in February of contributing to the death of the pitcher Tyler Skaggs by providing him with opioids.
Mariners to Sign Julio Rodriguez to Extension Worth at Least $210 Million
Julio Rodríguez talks, and plays, like one of the best players in the game. Still a rookie, his new deal with the Mariners could pay…
Astros Set Record With Two Immaculate Innings Against Rangers
Luis Garcia and Phil Maton each recorded a three-strikeout inning on nine pitches. That they accomplished the feat against the same three Rangers batters added…
Tylor Megill and Four Mets Relievers Combined to No-Hit Phillies
Tylor Megill and four others spun a delightfully imperfect masterpiece against Philadelphia, securing M.L.B.’s first no-hitter of 2022.
MLB Suspends Trevor Bauer for Two Seasons Amid Abuse Claim
Bauer, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, had been on leave from the club as he faced allegations of sexual assault. Prosecutors in Los…
The Mets Lead MLB in Hit by Pitches. Here’s One Reason Why.
With 18 hit batsmen in 19 games, the Mets are concerned. Pitcher Chris Bassitt believes the baseballs are to blame.