Trea Turner wins NL batting title with record-low .304 average, and Aaron Judge leads majors at .331
Read full article: Trea Turner wins NL batting title with record-low .304 average, and Aaron Judge leads majors at .331Philadelphia’s Trea Turner won his second National League batting title with a record-low.
Brewers pay tribute to longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker in star-studded pregame ceremony
Read full article: Brewers pay tribute to longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker in star-studded pregame ceremonyBob Uecker’s Hall of Fame broadcasting career began only after the Milwaukee Brewers initially hired him as a scout.
George Brett reminds Royals players of intensity of past playoffs against Yankees
Read full article: George Brett reminds Royals players of intensity of past playoffs against YankeesGeorge Brett watches the Kansas City Royals prepare to face the New York Yankees and remembers the combustible clashes of the 1970s.
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Mike Schmidt: Recalls 1971 draft, taken 1 spot behind Brett
Read full article: Mike Schmidt: Recalls 1971 draft, taken 1 spot behind BrettWith this years picking set to start Wednesday night, Mike Schmidt remembers how it was when he was chosen in 1971. A high school shortstop in California named George Brett. Schmidt and Brett both made the Hall of Fame as third basemen -- when they were drafted, the hot corner was ruled by Baltimores Brooks Robinson. This cost me a great deal, most likely a high first round pick. We got it from Tony, who visited us with an offer and the Phillies philosophy on signing draft picks.