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Reports: Cardinals agree to 3-year deal with RHP Sonny...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Gray, 34, is coming off an 8-8 season with the Minnesota Twins. He finished second the American League Cy Young voting. Gray is 98-85 with a 3.47 ERA in 279 career games (270 starts) with four teams.
Former Detroit Tigers pitcher, 1984 World Series champion Willie Hernández dies![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Willie Hernández was the 1984 American League MVP and AL Cy Young Award winner. He made his MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs in 1977. He concluded his MLB career with the Tigers in 1989 with 147 saves.
Tigers MVP, World Series champion Willie Hernandez dead at 69![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Willie Hernandez was the Cy Young Award winner in 1984 with the World Series-winning Detroit Tigers. He was also named the American League MVP that season. Hernandez retired with a 3.38 career ERA, 744 games pitched, and 147 saves.
Former AL MVP, Cy Young winner Willie Hernandez dies at 69![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Willie Hernandez was the 1984 American League Most Valuable Player and Cy Young Award winner. The Detroit Tigers announced his death Tuesday but provided no additional details. Hernandez made his major league debut with the Cubs in 1977.
Aaron Judge honored at jersey retirement ceremony at Fresno State![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Aaron Judge was honored with a jersey retirement ceremony at his Alma Mater, Fresno State. The 2022 American League MVP spent three seasons with the Bulldogs from 2011 to 2013. Judge was drafted in the first round of the 2013 MLB Draft by the New York Yankees.
Four things to look for in 'Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream' - Los Angeles Times![img](/img/external-link.svg)
"Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream" is the first documentary created about the two-way star. The release date happens to come the day after the American League most valuable player announcement. All of the reactions shown by everyone interviewed are genuine first reactions.
Ronald Acuña Jr. tops Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman for NL MVP - Los Angeles Times![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Ronald Acuña Jr. received all 30 first-place votes and 420 points in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Assn. of America. Shohei Otani won the American League honor, becoming the first two-time unanimous MVP.
Angels star Shohei Ohtani becomes first-ever two-time unanimous MVP after winning AL award, while...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Shohei Ohtani became the first ever two-time unanimous Most Valuable Player when he won the American League award. Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. won the National League honor, also a unanimous pick. There have now been 21 unanimous MVPs, and this year marked the first time since the award began being given out back in 1931 that the winner was a unanimous selection.
The Sports Report: It's unanimous -- Shohei Ohtani is the AL MVP - Los Angeles Times![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Shohei Ohtani wins his second American League most valuable player award. He is the first player in MLB history to be a unanimous MVP twice. The Lakers had fallen 24 points behind Sacramento through three quarters Wednesday.
Atlanta's Ronald Acuña Jr. unanimous NL Most Valuable...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Atlanta's Ronald Acuña Jr. unanimous NL Most Valuable Player after 41-homer, 73-steal season. Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Otani won the American League honor. There have been 21 unanimous winners, and this year marked the first time two occurred in the same year.
Yankees’ Gerrit Cole wins first Cy Young Award of illustrious career![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Gerrit Cole is the American League Cy Young Award winner. It's the first award for the New York Yankees ace. The Yankees signed the 2011 No. 1 overall pick to the largest deal ever given to a pitcher.
O's Brandon Hyde, Marlins' Skip Schumaker win Manager...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Brandon Hyde of the Baltimore Orioles wins the American League Manager of the Year award. Skip Schumaker of the Miami Marlins wins the National League award. Hyde guided the Orioles to their 10th AL East crown and first playoff berth since 2014. Schumakers is the fourth Marlins manager to win the honor.
New Angels manager Ron Washington promises to 'run the West down' - Los Angeles Times![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Ron Washington was hired last week by the Angels. “Our whole focus is going to be to run the [American League] West down,” Washington said.
Gerrit Cole, Sonny Gray, Kevin Gausman each vying for first Cy Young Award of career![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Thirty beat writers, two from each American League city, wrote five names on their ballots. A point system will decide the winner. The top three point-getters are Gerrit Cole, Sonny Gray and Kevin Gausman.
Orioles' Gunnar Henderson named American League Rookie of the Year![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Henderson began the season rated the No. 1 prospect in baseball. He finished with 28 home runs and 82 RBIs, both leading American League rookies. He is the first Oriole to win rookie of the year since pitcher Greg Olson in 1989.
Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson and Arizona's Corbin...![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Baltimore's Gunnar Henderson and Arizona's Corbin Carroll unanimous Rookie of the Year winners. Henderson won the American League honor and Carroll the National League award after they both used used power, speed and defense to help their teams reach the playoffs. It was just the fifth time both the AL and NL selections were unanimous, the first since the New York Yankees' Aaron Judge and the Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger in 2017.
Dodgers OF James Outman finishes third in NL Rookie of the Year voting![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Henderson won the American League honor and Carroll the National League award. It was just the fifth time both the AL and NL selections were unanimous. The 22-year-old Henderson split time between third base and shortstop, providing above-average defense.
Twins pitcher Sonny Gray a finalist for AL Cy Young Award![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Minnesota Twins pitcher Sonny Gray has been named a finalist for the American League Cy Young award. Gray, 34, was named an All-Star in his second season with the Twins. He posted a 2.79 ERA in 32 starts, allowed eight home runs and struck out 183 batters.
World Series MVP Corey Seager throws shade at Astros’ Alex Bregman during Rangers’ parade![img](/img/external-link.svg)
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman did his best Kanye West impression. The quote was a play on West's acceptance speech from when he won best rap album at the 2005 Grammys. The Rangers eventually got the last laugh. They beat Houston in Houston to win the American League pennant.