Showalter is the first Mets manager ever to win the award, guiding the team to a 101-61 record in 2022. After completing his first season on the job, Buck Showalter has been named the 2022 National League Manager of the Year. At 66 years old, it's the fourth time Showalter has won the award. It is, however, the first time he's won it in the National League. Showalter … [Read more...] about Showalter wins NL Manager of the Year
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Aaron Judge, for the Yankees, must remain the target
It's the offseason, the Yankees have decisions to make, beginning with Aaron Judge. On a list of items to do this winter, making sure Judge returns to the pinstripes must remain top priority. Yankees managing general partner Hal Steinbrenner recently confirmed he's had conversations with Judge. He's had "more than one" with Judge since the Yankees' 2022 season was brought … [Read more...] about Aaron Judge, for the Yankees, must remain the target
Edwin Diaz, Mets agree to 5-year deal for sensational closer
Edwin Diaz is just 28 years old; he’s entering the prime of his career. The Mets, entering a pivotal offseason for the franchise, made sure the best closer in baseball remains in Queens. Diaz and the Mets agreed to terms on a five-year, $102 million contract, the club announced on Wednesday. It’s the richest contract for a reliver in history, surpassing the Aroldis Chapman … [Read more...] about Edwin Diaz, Mets agree to 5-year deal for sensational closer
Yankees eliminate Guardians, ALCS showdown with Astros is set
The Yankees are four wins away from the World Series, they also know which team’s standing in their way. Thanks to home runs from Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge, the Yankees eliminated the Cleveland Guardians, 5-1 in the decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series on Tuesday night at Yankee Stadium. Nestor Cortes, starting on short rest, delivered five innings of … [Read more...] about Yankees eliminate Guardians, ALCS showdown with Astros is set
Mets now must deal with reality of offseason
With the Mets failing to meet the "high expectations" of their owner, Steve Cohen, there isn't time for reflection. It was all good on June 1 when, under Buck Showalter's steady guidance, the Mets took a 10½-game lead in the National League East division. Showalter is running his fifth team in his 21 seasons as a major league manager. The reality of the situation is he … [Read more...] about Mets now must deal with reality of offseason
