1955: The World Series MVP Award was given for the first time, with Brooklyn's Johnny Podres taking the honor. 1956: The Yankees' Don Larsen spun the only perfect game in World Series history. 1969: The Mets became the first expansion team to appear in -- and win -- the World Series...
Each year, the primary focus in any professional sport is the race for a championship. Every sport has their pinnacle trophy, but none is as coveted as baseball's World Series; a best of seven contest that celebrates our national pastime. An event as important as any holiday on the calenda...
World Series MVP loves New York, but is glad to be home
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From 1962 through 1965 Koufax had the lowest ERA in the NL, winning the NL Most Valuable Player (MVP) award in 1963 and the NL Cy Young Award in 1963 and 1965. He led the Dodgers to World Series titles in both 1963 and 1965, winning World Series MVP honours on both occasions. ...
the outfield left vacant by Ronald Acuna Jr and Marcell Ozuna. It’s safe to say the deal paid off for the Braves, as Soler collected World Series MVP honors, batting .300 in the series with three home runs, including a three-run shot to open the scoring in the series-clinching game....
The Tascosa High Alumn made an impressive start but he walked away with the loss. Then after getting hurt during the 2021 season after making a few starts. It all set him up to eventually get the ball to start Game 5 of the World Series. ...
The Rangers won the 2023 World Series, and Corey Seager was named the World Series MVP ... again. That puts him in exclusive company -- Seager is just the fourth player to win multiple World Series MVP trophies since the award was first given out in 1955. The Rangers' star shortstop, ...
The Philadelphia Phillies, who were founded in 1883, captured their first World Series title in 1980, besting the Kansas City Royals in six games. The Phillies were led by Pete Rose and Mike Schmidt, who won the National League most valuable player award, and then the World Series MVP. 198...