quickly became a franchise legend after making his MLB debut in 2009. By the fall of 2010, he had helped lead the Giants to their first World Series championship since moving to San Francisco 52 years earlier. The star catcher was an anchor of two more championship clubs over the next four...
Rangers: World Series rings are really shiny The Rangers have a full season ahead of them, they’re going to try to win a World Series and it’s going to be fun to watch. But let’s not miss the forest for the trees here: Texas just celebrated the first World Series championship in...
to be a reasonable bet to produce when healthy enough to take the mound, Buehler will need to improve his overall production substantially to be an even league average starter next year even as he flashed his front-of-the-rotation upside late in the Dodgers’ championship run this postseason....
Mantilla won a World Series ring for his role on the 1957 championship team, and while Mantilla contributed only a walk over 11 plate appearances in the Fall Classic, his one run scored was of vital importance. Entering the 10th inning of Game Four as a pinch-runner, Mantilla scored the g...
Say what you want aboutNew York Yankeesfans’ “27 rings” mantra, but it is undeniably factual. The Bronx Bombers have far and away the most World Series titles with 27. They have reached the Fall Classic 40 times dating back to 1921 and won their most recent championship in 2009. ...
Bregman is at the end of a $100 million, five-year deal after being part of two World Series championships, four AL pennants and the Astros’ seven consecutive trips to the AL Championship Series. Bregman, who turns 30 on Saturday, is .274 career hitter. He was last an All-Star in ...
Yamamoto dominated in Japan last season, showcasing the stuff to be a front-line starter immediately for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Plus, the Dodgers lineup will give him the run support needed for a lot of wins and being one of the front-line starters for a World Series contender adds a...
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2. Championship leverage index, at The Baseball Gauge. It's similar to game leverage, except it includes how close the series itself is. A seven-game series will rate much better than a sweep. 3. How memorable the series was. The 1988 World Series wasn't particularly close, but it prod...
Athletes are tested, and their measurements are recorded. Based on their scores, they advance from a local event to a Team Championship held in MLB stadiums. Top scores then qualify for an all-expenses-paid trip for two to compete at Finals, which is hosted at the World Series. ...