The end of season rankings and dollar values of 40 first basemen were shared, with 17 players earning at least $8 less than projected. Freddie Freeman underperformed with a decrease in batting average and runs scored, while Matt Olson and Pete Alonso saw drops in power production. Paul Goldschmidt had his worst offensive season, Nolan Jones struggled with injuries and decreased power, and Yandy Díaz’s power output was lacking. Spencer Torkelson’s power reverted back to previous levels, and several players dealt with injuries affecting their performance, including Triston Casas, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and Kris Bryant. Brandon Drury and José Abreu had significant declines in offensive production, Jeimer Candelario’s value was impacted by BABIP, and Joey Meneses failed to replicate previous success.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts are finalizing a three-year contract extension worth over $32 million, locking him in until 2028. With a .627 winning percentage, Roberts ranks first in MLB history among managers with over 1,000 games and has led the Dodgers to two World Series titles. The team is gearing up for the upcoming season, looking to defend their championship with a star-studded roster and a series in Japan against the...
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