Pitchers can win the MVP, sure, but those occasions are rare. Every year, though, a pitcher wins the Cy Young in both the American League and National League. Here is every NL Cy Young winner of the new millennium.
On Nov. 13, 1974, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey received 13 of the 22 first-place votes to win the National League MVP Award, finishing ahead of Lou Brock.
Though Graterol wasn’t a full-time closer in 2022, he could be well on his way to serious success in the role. Welcome to the jungle, friends. It may be a bit unfair to call Brusdar Graterol a closer in a year where the Dodgers never made that a permanent role — especially compared to Eric Gagne’s epic 2003.
On Nov. 13, 1974, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey received 13 of the 22 first-place votes to win the National League MVP Award, finishing ahead of Lou Brock.
If there is anything that has come out of the new age of machines is the fact that we have technology so advanced we are capable of doing unfathomable things.
Onetime Dodgers closer Eric Gagné was notorious for throwing gas. His powerful fastball, coupled with a devastating changeup, helped earn him the 20030 NL Cy Young award.
The Dodgers have spanned two coasts, but through the move from Brooklyn to Los Angeles they maintained their status as a celebrated baseball franchise.
The first half of the 2019 MLB season has had its fair share of outstanding performances. How do they stack up with the best starts in history? Here's a look at the best performances ever heading into the All-Star break.