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Seattle center fielder Julio Rodríguez was voted American League Rookie of the Year on Monday.

NEW YORK — (AP) — Seattle center fielder Julio Rodríguez was voted American League Rookie of the Year on Monday after hitting .284 with 28 homers, 75 RBIs and 25 stolen bases in helping the Mariners reach the postseason for the first time since 2001. The 21-year-old received 29 of 30 first-place votes and one second for 148 points from a Baseball Writers’ Association of America panel. Baltimore catcher Adley Rutschman was second with 68 points, getting the other first-place vote, 18 seconds and nine thirds. Voting was conducted before the postseason; Peña was voted MVP of the AL Championship Series and World Series. Cardinals utilityman Brendan Donovan joined Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II and pitcher Spencer Strider in the top three for NL Rookie of the Year, to be announced later Monday.

Seattle’s Julio Rodríguez and Atlanta's Michael Harris II, a pair of 21-year-old center fielders, are baseball's Rookies of the Year.

Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and Yordan Alvarez are the finalists for American League MVP in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

More than four months of dazzling baseball carried the Atlanta Braves to a fifth straight NL East title.

The Atlanta Braves' bid to repeat as World Series champions is over after they were eliminated in the NL Division Series.

After advancing directly to their ALDS and NLDS slots via byes, the Astros, Yankees, Dodgers and Braves are taking on challengers. That means a three-game day as the Phillies and Padres return home to host crucial Game 3s against the Braves and Dodgers. Phillies take flight in front of home fans, blast Braves in NLDS Game 3The Phillies have the defending champion Braves on the brink. Then Harper crushed the first pitch from the Atlanta bullpen way, way over the right field fence. The Guardians now return home for Games 3 and 4, series tied at one, with a chance at pulling the upset.

PHILADELPHIA — (AP) — As rookie Spencer Strider took the mound for the first time in almost a month, the Atlanta Braves mapped out a “best-case scenario” for the young fireballer. And the way he started out, I thought, man, we’re going to be able to do that,” Braves manager Brian Snitker said. Brandon Marsh drew a leadoff walk in the third and took third when Strider bounced a pickoff throw to first. The next pitch Strider threw was his last, resulting a single by Realmuto. Strider said he had “no idea” why that pitch didn't have more zip.

The Phillies scored six runs in the third inning and added three more runs in the seventh in a dominating 9-1 victory over the Braves in Game 3 of the NLDS.

Hoskins, mired in a 1-for-19 postseason slump, crushed a 94 mph fastball into the left field seats for a 4-0 lead. Hoskins raised his arms in celebration, slammed his bat into the grass and he skipped his way to first base. Playing his first playoff home game with the Phillies, Harper hammered the ball into the twilight for his second postseason homer and a 6-0 lead. Phillies fans that held hand-cut letters that spelled out "Harper" bounced in delight in stands that absolutely rocked. The Phillies had never scored five runs in a postseason inning before 2022.

Rhys Hoskins hit a three-run homer and Bryce Harper also went deep, leading the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-1 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of their NL Division Series.

That means a three-game day as the Phillies and Padres return home to host crucial Game 3s against the Braves and Dodgers. Phillies take flight in front of home fans, blast Braves in NLDS Game 3The Phillies have the defending champion Braves on the brink. Then Harper crushed the first pitch from the Atlanta bullpen way, way over the right field fence. The Phillies could close out the Braves and end their bid to repeat in Saturday's Game 4. The Guardians now return home for Games 3 and 4, series tied at one, with a chance at pulling the upset.

Atlanta Braves rookie Spencer Strider returned to the mound for the first time in nearly a month and was tagged by the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 3 of the NL Division Series.

After advancing directly to their ALDS and NLDS slots via byes, the Astros, Yankees, Dodgers and Braves are taking on challengers. ALDS Game 2 between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians had been scheduled for Thursday, but was postponed to Friday afternoon because of rain in the Bronx. That means a three-game day as the Phillies and Padres return home to host crucial Game 3s against the Braves and Dodgers. The Guardians now return home for Games 3 and 4, series tied at one, with a chance at pulling the upset. With the rest of the series to be played on consecutive days, the Guardians may have an edge on the Yankees' injury-depleted bullpen.

Now, the top two seeds from each league have joined the fray in the Division Series. After advancing directly to their ALDS and NLDS slots via byes, the Astros, Yankees, Dodgers and Braves are taking on challengers. ALDS Game 2 between the New York Yankees and Cleveland Guardians had been scheduled for Thursday, but was postponed to Friday afternoon because of rain in the Bronx. That means a three-game day as the Phillies and Padres return home to host crucial Game 3s against the Braves and Dodgers. He will oppose Aaron Nola, the Phillies starter who has been nearly untouchable in recent starts.

Kyle Wright threw six brilliant innings to outduel Zack Wheeler, and the Atlanta Braves evened their NL Division Series at one game apiece with a 3-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies.

Nick Castellanos drove in three runs and made a potentially game-saving catch in the ninth inning, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies over the reigning World Series champion Atlanta Braves 7-6 in the opener of their NL Division Series.

ATLANTA — (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies reliever David Robertson will miss the NL Division Series after injuring his right calf jumping to celebrate Bryce Harper's home run in their clinching wild-card victory at St. Louis. The Phillies left Robertson off the roster for their NLDS opener at Atlanta on Tuesday. The defending champion Braves placed rookie right-hander Spencer Strider on their roster after he was sidelined since Sept. 18 with a sore left oblique. The Braves’ rotation consists of Game 1 starter Max Fried, Game 2 starter Kyle Wright, Charlie Morton, Jake Odorrizi and possibly Strider. Philadelphia’s rotation consists of Game 1 starter Ranger Suárez, Game 2 starter Zack Wheeler, Game 3 starter Aaron Nola, Noah Syndergaard and Bailey Falter.

Philadelphia Phillies reliever David Robertson will miss the NL Division Series after injuring his right calf jumping to celebrate Bryce Harper’s home run in their clinching wild-card victory at St. Louis.

ATLANTA — (AP) — Even as they prepare for another postseason, the Atlanta Braves are stocking up for the future. The reigning World Series champions signed rookie right-hander Spencer Strider to a $75 million, six-year contract on Monday, the latest in a series of long-term deals for their young core. “But we’re grateful that it got done.”Strider's contract includes a $22 million club option for 2029 with a $5 million buyout. He will earn $1 million per season in 2023 and 2024, $4 million in 2025, $20 million in 2026, and $22 million per season in 2027-2028. I feel good, and hopefully it keeps trending in that direction.”Like so many of the young Braves stars, Strider knows where he'll be for many seasons to come.

ATLANTA — (AP) — The Atlanta Braves made another investment in their future by signing rookie right-hander Spencer Strider to a $75 million, six-year contract on Monday. Strider's contract includes a $22 million club option for 2029 with a $5 million buyout. He will earn $1 million per season in 2023 and 2024, $4 million in 2025, $20 million in 2026, and $22 million per season in 2027-2028. The deal with Harris runs through the 2030 season and includes a $15 million team option for 2031 and a $20 million team option for 2032. If both option years are activated, the total value of the contract would be $102 million over 10 years.

The Atlanta Braves made another investment in their future by signing rookie right-hander Spencer Strider to a $75 million, six-year contract.

They announced on Monday morning that they've signed right-handed pitcher Spencer Strider to a six-year, $75 million contract that will keep him with the Braves through at least 2028. He'll make $1 million in 2023 and 2024, $4 million in 2025, $20 million in 2026, and $22 million in 2027 and 2028. His 2029 club option is worth $22 million or a $5 million buyout. Strider made his debut with the Braves in 2021, pitching in just two games before the season ended. Ronald Acuna signed an 8-year deal with the Braves in 2019 that's worth $100 million.

Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered for the third straight game, Travis d’Arnaud hit a go-ahead two-run single in the third inning, and Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 5-3, completing a three-game sweep of their NL East rival and taking a two-game lead in the division with three games to play.

Dansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered off Max Scherzer, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a crucial 4-2 victory over the New York Mets and a one-game lead in the NL East.

Two months into the season, it looked like the New York Mets were headed for an NL East runaway.

Matt Olson hit a three-run homer against his former club and the Atlanta Braves won their sixth in a row, outslugging the Oakland Athletics 10-9 and finally catching the slumping Mets atop the NL East.

Hall of Famer Warren Spahn holds the overall Braves record with 18 strikeouts against the Chicago Cubs on June 14, 1952, when the team played in Boston. Strider lasted only four innings and had five walks in the Braves' 6-2 win at Colorado on June 4. Braves manager Brian Snitker said Strider inspired comparisons to former Braves closer Craig Kimbrel, now with the Dodgers, in spring training. STRIDER'S STRIKEOUTSMaking only his 30th career appearance and 17th start, Strider posted his fifth career game with at least 10 strikeouts. Strider set a Braves single-game rookie record for strikeouts, the most for any pitcher in the majors since Colorado’s John Gray had 16 while shutting out San Diego on Sept. 17, 2016.

ATLANTA — (AP) — Rookie Spencer Strider set an Atlanta record with 16 strikeouts while allowing two hits in eight innings to lead the Braves to a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday night. Strider threw only 42 pitches threw his first four innings, setting a pace that allowed him to log his longest career start. Hall of Famer John Smoltz held the previous Atlanta record with 15 strikeouts against the New York Mets on April 10, 2005 and against Montreal on May 24, 1992. Swanson struck out Elehuris Montero and then fanned Sean Bouchard — both of whom whiffed on sliders — to set the Atlanta record. Making only his 30th career appearance and 17th start, Strider posted his fifth career game with at least 10 strikeouts.

Rookie Spencer Strider set an Atlanta record with 16 strikeouts while allowing only two hits in eight innings to lead the Braves to a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies.

Kyle Wright pitched seven scoreless innings to earn his major league-leading 17th victory, Austin Riley and Ronald Acuña Jr. homered, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 3-2.

ST. LOUIS — Atlanta Braves reliever Jackson Stephens was placed on the seven-day injured list after he was hit in the side of the head by a line drive during Friday night’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. >> Read more trending newsStephens, 28, suffered a concussion when he was struck in the right temple by a line drive off the bat of the Cardinals’ Brendan Donovan, ESPN reported. With one out in the ninth inning and two runners on base, Donovan blistered a line drive that caromed off Stephens and into shallow right field for an RBI single. He wore it pretty well, and I think he’s going to be all right,” Strider told reporters. Right away, you could tell it hit his head, and it was serious, but I think he’s going to be all right.

Max Scherzer tied a season high with 11 strikeouts over seven innings and the New York Mets beat the sloppy Atlanta Braves 6-2 to complete a doubleheader sweep.

The MLB trade deadline gave baseball's deck a thorough shuffle, but now the teams will have to play their hands as is. So with deals in the rearview and the stretch run up ahead, who has the best team going forward? With the Padres’ huge trade deadline, the Braves’ perpetual winning and the general powering up of the Mets, the Dodgers will certainly have competition in October. You can never be sure a team will win a World Series, but the Dodgers being in the hunt is becoming a near certainty. The Braves did more at the trade deadline to bolster their chances, but the Mets' ultimate edge still comes down to the health of one Jacob deGrom.

Looking to replicate the deals that helped carry them to a World Series title in 2021, the Atlanta Braves have pulled of a flurry of trades ahead of the deadline.

Bryson Stott homered, doubled and drove in five runs to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 6-4 comeback victory over the Atlanta Braves.

Max Scherzer pitched seven strong innings, Luis Guillorme homered and drove in two runs, and the New York Mets beat Max Fried and the Atlanta Braves 4-1 in the opening game of their National League East showdown.

Sure, it’s been a wild NASCAR Cup season, with seemingly everyone in the field capable of taking the checkered flag.

Braves Nationals Baseball Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) (Nick Wass)WASHINGTON — (AP) — Austin Riley homered twice, rookie Spencer Strider allowed one hit over 5 2/3 innings, and the Atlanta Braves won their 14th straight game, 8-2 over the last-place Washington Nationals on Wednesday night. Riley, who also had a single, hit two-run blasts in the seventh and eighth innings, giving him 18 homers this year. With the Braves leading 1-0 in the fourth, Michael Harris II extended his hitting streak to eight games with a two-run single. Corbin, seeking his third straight win, is 3-3 with a 4.05 ERA in 10 starts versus the Phillies since joining Washington in 2019.

Austin Riley homered twice and the Atlanta Braves won their 14th straight game, beating the Washington Nationals 8-2.

Pirates Braves Baseball Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (65) delivers in the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday, June 10, 2022, in Atlanta. Strider (2-2) allowed only four hits with eight strikeouts and one walk in 5 2/3 scoreless innings. Strider, making his first home start and only his third overall, pitched into the sixth inning for the first time. Contreras (1-1) had seven strikeouts, including four in his first pass through the Braves’ lineup, in his fourth start. Braves: Stephens stayed in after Reynolds’ grounder hit his right knee in the eighth.

Spencer Strider outpitched Roansy Contreras in a matchup of hard-throwing rookies, Dansby Swanson had three hits, including a two-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 for their ninth straight win.

Dansby Swanson scored the tiebreaking run in the fifth inning on an excruciating defensive sequence by the Phillies, and the Atlanta Braves beat Philadelphia 8-4.

Ronald Acuña Jr. had two hits and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 5-3.

Braves Padres Baseball San Diego Padres starting pitcher Yu Darvish delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves in San Diego, Sunday, April 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) (Kyusung Gong)SAN DIEGO — (AP) — Yu Darvish rebounded from the shortest outing of his career by dominating into the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 Sunday night despite having just three hits. His gem allowed San Diego to split the four-game series. Padres closer Taylor Rogers retired the Braves in order in the ninth for his fourth save, closing out a four-hitter for San Diego. He is day-to-day and San Diego does not anticipate he will have an IL stint.

Yu Darvish rebounded from the shortest outing of his career by dominating into the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Atlanta Braves 2-1 despite having just three hits.