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Ohtani, Lindor and Marte are finalists for NL MVP. Judge, Witt and Soto contend for AL honor
NEW YORK (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first National League MVP award after winning the AL honor twice, joined among the top three in NL voting by New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte. New York...
Yankees manager Aaron Boone bothered a little by criticism of defense after World Series meltdown
NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone is bothered a little by criticism of his team's defense from Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly and defended New York's fielding following a World Series of mistakes and mental errors. “It’s a story that blew up too much and...
For MLB teams chasing October glory, building a bullpen is a vital — and confounding — exercise
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — For a World Series that was supposed to feature an epic battle between sluggers Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, guys like Mark Leiter Jr., Luke Weaver, Alex Vesia and Anthony Banda sure got a lot of face time. This year's Fall Classic provided further proof that a...
After sloppy, bitter disappointment in World Series, Yankees turn attention to keeping Juan Soto
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees season ended in a comedy of errors that left them to pursue Juan Soto without a title glow. Soto was the last player lingering in the dugout after Wednesday night's 7-6 loss in World Series Game 5, watching the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate...
Dodgers win World Series in 5 games, overcome 5-run deficit with help of errors to beat Yankees 7-6
NEW YORK (AP) — You gotta hand it to Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. And not just because the Yankees certainly did. When New York let LA back into World Series Game 5, the Dodgers did what they’ve done all year — kept on going. ...
Yankees blow 5-run lead with epic defensive meltdown as Dodgers rally to clinch World Series
NEW YORK (AP) — Just when it appeared Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees were right back in this World Series, they all but gave away the trophy. An epic meltdown of defensive miscues, beginning with Judge's embarrassing error in center field, helped the Los Angeles Dodgers rally...
Aaron Judge snaps World Series slump with homer, then makes costly error that sparks Dodgers rally
NEW YORK (AP) — Game 5 of the World Series was quite a roller coaster for Aaron Judge. The star slugger busted out of a postseason slump with his first Series home run Wednesday night, connecting for a two-run shot in the first inning that put the New York Yankees ahead against...
Dodgers' Jack Flaherty knocked out in second inning by Yankees in World Series Game 5
NEW YORK (AP) — Jack Flaherty was chased early for the second straight time when trying to clinch a postseason series for his hometown team, giving up four runs and getting just four outs as the New York Yankees burst to a quick lead over the Los Angeles Dodgers in World Series Game 5 on...
Instead of closing in on 28th title, Yankees on verge of getting swept at World Series for 4th time
NEW YORK (AP) — Instead of closing in on title No. 28, the New York Yankees are on the verge of getting swept in the World Series for just the fourth time. Aaron Judge again looked lost at the plate, starting pitching faltered for the second straight game and the Yankees dropped...
Slumping star Aaron Judge and Yankees hope to break out when World Series shifts to NY for Game 3
NEW YORK (AP) — Regardless of Shohei Ohtani’s status, Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees need to start hitting if they’re going to climb back into this World Series. New York has mustered five runs over 19 innings in two agonizing road losses to the Los Angeles Dodgers,...