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sports15 days ago•11 min saved

Jason Heyward Retires After 16-Season MLB Run

Jason Heyward, a five-time Gold Glove outfielder and 2016 World Series champion, announced his retirement after 16 MLB seasons. Debuting with the Braves in 2010, he later starred for the Cardinals and Cubs, signed a record eight-year, $184 million Cubs contract, and finished with a late-career resurgence with the Dodgers before a 2025 Padres release. Renowned for elite defense (159 Defensive Runs Saved), he ends with a .255/.306/.408 line, 186 homers, 126 steals, 306 doubles, 41 triples, 879 runs and 730 RBI, plus 34.8 FanGraphs WAR and 41.2 Baseball-Reference WAR, earning over $211 million. He’ll pursue mentoring and other roles in baseball going forward.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#defense #gold-gloves #jason-heyward

sports1 month ago•7 min saved

Mazeroski’s Ninth-Inning Heroics Define a Hall of Fame Career

Bill Mazeroski, the Pirates second baseman whose ninth-inning homer in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series delivered Pittsburgh its first championship in 35 years, died at 89. Renowned for defense as much as power, Mazeroski won eight Gold Gloves and, after years of waiting, was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2001. His iconic walk-off remains one of baseball’s most famous moments, cementing his legacy in the sport.

via The New York Times|

#1960-world-series-walk-off #baseball-hall-of-fame #bill-mazeroski

sports2 years ago•5 min saved

Legendary Orioles Third Baseman Brooks Robinson Passes Away at 86

Brooks Robinson, the Hall of Fame third baseman known for his exceptional fielding skills and beloved personality, has passed away at the age of 86. Spending his entire 23-year career with the Baltimore Orioles, Robinson won 16 consecutive Gold Gloves, participated in 18 All-Star Games, and earned the 1964 AL Most Valuable Player award. He played a crucial role in the Orioles' World Series victories in 1966 and 1970. Robinson's work ethic and dedication to the game made him a role model for many, and he will be remembered as one of the greatest defensive players in baseball history.

via NBC News|

#baltimore-orioles #baseball #brooks-robinson