-- Kahrl, We're counting down the greatest players in baseball history. Which teams could shoot up the standings soon? -- Blake Baumgartner, Week 5 result: 42-16 win vs. Oregon State, What's next: at UCLA (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. -- Tim Kurkjian, ESPN.com senior writer, He owns eight batting titles and hit .338 for his career, but the really exceptional thing about Gwynn was that he was perhaps the friendliest and most engaging player you could ever meet. No version of WAR is the end-all, be-all of this conversation but this speaks to just how special Judge's season was in a historical context. Free agency: $375M? Final tally: Harris 134 (22 first-place votes); Spencer Strider, Atlanta Braves 103 (8); Brendan Donovan, Cardinals 22; Jake McCarthy, Arizona Diamondbacks 4; Alexis Diaz, Cincinnati Reds 3; Nick Lodolo, Reds 2; Oneil Cruz, Pittsburgh Pirates 2. What is wrong for me is that there is Blake Griffin for example who didn't achieve that much and I think it is bit early to shove him in there. Andres Gimenez, Guardians (141) -- Caple, How good was Ruth? Quarterback Hendon Hooker was also banged around in the 38-33 win over Florida. Joel Soriano scored 17 points as St. John's beat DePaul 86-67 on Wednesday night. Judge became the fourth Yankee position player to record a season of that caliber. I am a little shocked that it was unanimous. Martin Perez, Texas Rangers (132), The fall of the starting pitcher -- and one young ace who signifies hope for the future, From Tommy John to Cy Young form at 39? 2. The National Basketball Association All-Star Game is a basketball exhibition game hosted every February by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and showcases 24 of the league's star players. Losing to Clemson is tough, but the Wolfpack cannot let it define their season. Now, own basketballs greatest Moments with NBA Top Shot. Meanwhile, Aaron Judge capped his historic season with the AL MVP award, keeping Shohei Ohtani from a second straight MVP award. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Pena (121.6) Tommy John surgery, rehab and that lone outing over a two-season span followed. also it says that alonzo mourning retired in 2004 but he actually finished in 2008, Guys I have NBA unique quizzes. no cap of I feel you on that, best dunk ever, kobe Bryant should for sure be ahead of LeBron for the 3rd all time spot. And, thanks again to Steinbrenner, he become the first San Diego Padre inducted into the Hall of Fame. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. 1 prospect, DeRozan, Bulls beat Wizards; Beal out with hamstring strain, Soriano scores 17 in St. John's 86-67 win against DePaul. -- Rob Arthur, FiveThirtyEight, The man plays baseball as if it's ballet, pirouetting and twirling around the field perfectly. I typed "Michael Jordan" and thought the quiz would be over. It's the nickname he won in the 1977 World Series, when he hit five home runs, including three in the decisive Game 6, that lives on: Mr. October. We reranked CFB's 2020 recruiting cycle: The best 25 players and top 10 classes Clemson, Georgia and Alabama ended the 2020 recruiting cycle at 1-2-3. -- Christina Kahrl, ESPN.com baseball writer, All Yankees fans know his nickname, but some might forget it was Mr. May's feud with George Steinbrenner that helped bring about the team's most recent dynasty. Simply put, he changed the game. -- Dave Wilson, What's next: vs. South Florida (Saturday, 2:30 p.m. 'I'm totally speechless': Inside the $1.6 billion spending spree that rocked MLB's winter meetings, Sources: Senga, Mets agree on 5-year, $75M deal, Reports: Kiermaier agrees to pact with Blue Jays, Bogaerts: Padres roster 'stacked, top to bottom', Hamels says he's healthy again, eyes comeback, Source: Cease tops new bonus pool earners, Contreras honored to succeed Molina with Cards, RHP Williams, Nationals agree on 2-year deal, MLB free agency tracker: Keep up with all the latest offseason moves, How Xander Bogaerts fits the Padres, San Diego's projected lineup and why Red Sox Nation is so angry, 'I have no words': What MLB evaluators are saying about Masataka Yoshida's $90 million deal with Red Sox, The Yankees got Aaron Judge back -- now here's what they need to do to actually get better this winter, Fantasy baseball: Xander Bogaerts make the San Diego Padres even better. :-). Ranked from worst to best. -- Schoenfield, Jackson is like Barry Bonds in that he was initially a plus-defender with speed, but is remembered best as the signature slugger of his era. Visit ESPN to get up-to-the-minute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for NFL, MLB, NBA, College Football, NCAA Basketball and more. That is the best 100 NBA performances quiz. We don't know how well he'd have done. His slid into the bases sometimes deliberately vicous. But he also had three kickoff returns totaling 164 yards. Yes, the Mets had a massive payroll but the task of meshing so many veteran, high-salaried stars into a cohesive roster is not an easy one and Showalter was the perfect guy for the job. 5. ET), The Huskies can wash away the bad taste of a loss on the road with what should be a much-needed home win against Arizona State next weekend. 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Can you name the top NBA players of all-time according to an ESPN poll of experts from 2016? ESPN Radio Programming ESPN Radio. Currently highest-paid player in NBA history and not on your list? 17 Texas A&M, What's next: vs. Arkansas (Saturday, noon ET), The Bulldogs play an Arkansas team that is reeling after consecutive losses to Texas A&M and Alabama. AL Rookie of the Year (2001), AL MVP ('01), 10-time AL All-Star ('01-10), All-Star MVP ('07), three AL Silver Sluggers ('01, '07, '09), 10 AL Gold Gloves ('01-10), Career stats* ET), The Cougars will get the prime-time treatment next weekend when they head to Las Vegas to face a Notre Dame team that has gone from preseason darling to unranked in the span of a few weeks. The Mets are spending a whole lot of money, but are they getting any better? On Monday, Seattle's Julio Rodriguez took home American League Rookie of the Year honors, while Atlanta's Michael Harris II won in the National League. As dominant as Alcantara was, he knew when to dial his effort up and down, often recording absurdly low pitch counts that got him quickly into the middle innings by simply throwing one quality strike after another. The Crimson Tide's championship hopes were nearly dashed when he left the field in the second quarter against Arkansas. He led the AL in walks, on-base percentage, slugging and finished second in batting average. Just like that, it's all back on the table -- Verlander's long-stated desire to pitch into his mid-40s, his quest to win 300 games, one more monster contract, all of it. MLB. MLB. The NL Cy Young race is the exception. After all, "today's players aren't as good as the ones from yesteryear" isn't exactly a good business model. -- Kahrl, Suzuki is experiencing a late-career resurgence, currently sporting an .802 OPS in his age-42 season. Donovan (117.6) Next up is another Atlantic Division game against Boston College, a team that gained some confidence in a win over Louisville but has an inexperienced offensive line. How many of the top 100 players can you name? -- Arthur, When he retired, Robinson had the fourth-most home runs of all time and was the only player to win league MVP honors in both the National and American Leagues. 1. Stephen Curry is playing at an MVP level this season: 30 points a game, hitting 43.2% from 3 with a 66.4 true shooting percentage, plus pitching in seven assists and 6.6 rebounds a game. There have already been some big names to enter the transfer portal, but who are the best of the best? Get breaking NBA Basketball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. Kwan (124.6) -- Tom VanHaaren, What's next: at Indiana (Saturday, noon ET), The Wolverines passed their first two bigger tests of the season, beating Maryland at home and then going on the road to beat Iowa at Kinnick Stadium. You have the skipper of the out-of-nowhere miracle team (Hyde) against the guy who led baseball's youngest team to the ALDS (Francona) and the guy who has turned winning one-run games into an art form (Servais). Watch NBA Games - Follow the game, scores and stats for NBA matchups. The road to 62: How Aaron Judge made home run history in 2022, Aaron Judge vs. Shohei Ohtani: How to compare two radically different MVP contenders, 'This guy, he's different': What it's like to watch Yordan Alvarez up close, Winner: Paul Goldschmidt, 1B, St. Louis Cardinals. Ott hit 323 of his 511 homers there. -- Kurkjian, He curled his upper body and head over the plate, daring pitching to throw inside. Defensively, NC State must also get more pressure up front -- especially Wake Forest did that to throw Florida State off its game. You should also add Giannis Antetokounmpo. In career WAR among right fielders, he ranks behind Reggie Smith and Dwight Evans. MLB. 6:16 AM NBA on ESPN @ ESPNNBA Big questions for Vikings, Lions, Bears and Packers; surprise pick for 2023, NHL Power Rankings: One word to describe each team's 2022-23 season, Ranking the best lines in the NHL right now, Ranking college football transfers: The 40 best players in the portal. -- Kyle Bonagura, What's next: at Iowa State (Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Both teams are undefeated. We reranked CFB's 2020 recruiting cycle: The best 25 players and top 10 classes Clemson, Georgia and Alabama ended the 2020 recruiting cycle at 1-2-3. Join the discussion by using the #MLBRank hashtag, and follow along @BBTN and on Facebook. He topped 130 runs and RBI, something that hadn't been done since Alex Rodriguez in 2007. Harris kind of came out of nowhere to record a 5.3 bWAR, easily the highest figure among NL rookies, but my AXE ratings still saw it as pretty close between the two. 15-time All-Star ('60-67, '69-72*), 12 Gold Gloves ('61-72), MVP (1966), World Series MVP ('71), Hall of Fame ('73), *played in two All-Star Games in '60, '61 and'62, Championships Stream live NBA games, game replays, video highlights, and access featured NBA TV programming online with Watch NBA TV Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now favored for #NBA Most Improved at +155. 6:16 AM NBA on ESPN @ ESPNNBA 2. 14 Ole Miss, What's next: vs. South Carolina (Saturday, 7:30 p.m. He's some folks' No. how are you going to put marc gasol in front of harden and kevin love and gail goodrich, like what even man. Obviously Harden is going to move way up. 18 Oklahoma, What's next: at Kansas (Saturday, noon ET), Kansas. The Astros capped off an incredible postseason run with their second title since 2017. It is a shame he is no longer with us. I assume the only reason that Dennis Johnson is 82% and Magic Johnson is 90% is because the quiz accepts "Magic". These players are the best of the best that the NBA has to offer, and the 0 players with the most impact on winning in the NBA. Paolo Banchero dropped from -900 to -650 for Rookie of the Year. He deserves it. So far, Cy Young is really the one category in which AXE didn't see eye-to-eye with the voters. Can Houston repeat? Oklahoma State has the quarterback play (Spencer Sanders), defensive line depth and wide receiver group to win a wide-open Big 12, but must keep the pedal down. A pre-integration star, Ott's greatest talent as a lefty pull hitter was his ability to exploit the short right-field line in the Polo Grounds, which was just 258 feet down the line. We take the temperature for all 32 bench bosses, from the blazing hot to the ice cold. -- Arthur, Aaron's courage and consistency while breaking Ruth's career home run record help define his greatness. Robinson's a great choice as "that guy," a two-time MVP with a Triple Crown and a couple of rings earned with a blend of power, tremendous plate coverage for a right-handed batter and speed. We use cookies (and other similar technologies) to collect data to improve your experience on our site. He is religious about how he treats his bats and gloves, but fans should also regard his achievements as worthy of high honors. Visit ESPN to get up-to-the-minute sports news coverage, scores, highlights and commentary for NFL, MLB, NBA, College Football, NCAA Basketball and more. ET), Coach Mike Gundy didn't know how his young players would fare on the road but came away pleased, noting they gained "good experience" at Baylor. All on FoxSports.com. If the Utes want to hang on to the idea they can return to the playoff conversation after the season-opening loss to Florida, two wins are essential. However, Goldschmidt did top the AXE leaderboard and is a worthy choice. He has the opportunity to add to his already-impressive Hall of Fame resume with another few months of outstanding hitting. -- Kyle Bonagura, What's next: vs. Arizona State (Saturday, 4 p.m. but that's an absurd level of hyperbole you brought to this discussion with that comment. There haven't been very many men like Clemente in the history of the sport. His career is young, but he has already had a bigger effect on the game than Patrick Ewing, for example. Considering I know hardly any NBA history, 67-100, I'll take that. Stream live NBA games, game replays, video highlights, and access featured NBA TV programming online with Watch NBA TV Standings are updated with the completion of each game. ESPN created a list of the top 100 NBA players of all time by polling a group of experts. 4. San Diego Padres (1973-80), New York Yankees ('81-88, '90), California Angels ('90-91), Toronto Blue Jays ('92), Minnesota Twins ('93-94), Cleveland Indians ('95), Honors Get breaking NBA Basketball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. They haven't proved themselves as hall of fame players. Unpopular Opinion: Kobe is better than Tim Duncan for one reason. The Spartans gave up 314 yards passing and 175 yards on the ground against Maryland, so Ohio State's offense should be in for another big day. Got time to watch a 20 minute video? There aren't many seasons in which Ohtani's 2022 performance would not be a slam-dunk MVP campaign. Add to that the fact that Francona also guided an elite bullpen and was part of the Go-Go Guardians developing a style of baseball that relied on speed, defense and contact hitting -- some that run counter to trends in the current game -- and it was a masterpiece. How many of the top 100 players can you name? Rutschman (128.4) How do the best NHL rookies stack up? Doolittle's take: No one did as much to remind baseball fans about the aura of a true, traditional workhorse ace this season than Alcantara. Seattle Mariners (2001-12), New York Yankees ('12-14), Miami Marlins ('15-present), Honors ESPN created a list of the top 100 NBA players of all time by polling a group of experts. Jump to : Ohio State now faces a struggling Michigan State team that has lost its past three games. Clemson beat a ranked ACC foe for the second straight week. Thursday brings the top 10 infielders by position of all time, followed by pitchers and catchers on Friday. Up next: at BYU (Saturday, 10:15 p.m. It's not just that the Guardians were the youngest team in baseball, which they were. And Giannis is in the top 30 now. Got #100 first, made me laugh; totally didn't expect him, but I always type Kemp first. The National Basketball Association All-Star Game is a basketball exhibition game hosted every February by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and showcases 24 of the league's star players. Ranked from worst to best. I think Kobe is 5th, behind Lebron, MJ, and Kareem, and Wilt in that order. His 2.28 ERA ranked second in the NL and he finished fourth with 207 strikeouts. This just happened to be one of them. Top-25 NBA players of 2022 25. That he didn't, and didn't have to, instead being great at every phase of the game, says something about his remarkable balance and athleticism. Watch. Beyond his work in unifying the clubhouse, Showalter also faced challenges with a star-laden pitching staff. Milwaukee Braves (1954-65), Atlanta Braves ('66-74), Milwaukee Brewers ('75-76), Honors AL MVP (1923), two-time AL All-Star ('34-35), Hall of Fame ('36), Championships Soccer. Jhoan Duran, Minnesota Twins (117.1), ROY must-reads: How Julio Rodriguez became the Mariners' $470 million man, Winner: Michael Harris II, Atlanta Braves. Get the latest NHL hockey news, scores, stats, standings, fantasy games, and more from ESPN. At least on paper, that is a matchup Clemson should win. 20 Arkansas, What's next: vs. Texas A&M (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Experts' picks: Goldschmidt (6 votes), Machado (4), Arenado (3). Stream live sports, game replays, video highlights, and access featured ESPN programming online with Watch ESPN. Inside Justin Verlander's unprecedented return to dominance. Teams seeded 7-10 in each conference will compete in a play-in tournament at the end of the regular season. ET), The Buckeyes have shown their balance on offense, passing when they need to and getting a school-record-tying performance on the ground from Miyan Williams, who had five touchdowns against Rutgers. They'll need to take advantage of every opportunity beginning this week. This week, we bring you the top 10 at each position, starting in the outfield. ET), Next week's trip to Arizona should be a win for the Ducks and take them into their midseason bye at 5-1. Rodriguez (133.8) 1. yikes. ET, ESPN/ESPN App) 9. Standings are updated with the completion of each game. Robinson would go on to manage more than 2,000 big league games. Soccer. That doesn't make the list good or bad inherently, I'm just saying to consider the source. Still here -- and he's the fourth oldest player to win a Cy Young in MLB history. 5. The flip side of the good-for-Goldy tale is that Arenado is now in his teammate's former position as a generational player with six top-10 MVP finishes but no award. Mike has more rings but that's because the NBA is so much more competitive then it was 25 years ago. In any case, Curry's legacy is looking better than ever. Listen. Offense continues to boom, teams continue to use the "power kill" strategy, and there are fewer empty-net goals. For more about Babe Ruth and the 1927 Yankees, check out The Diary of Myles Thomas. In a 1944 nationwide poll, he was voted the most popular sports hero of all time, ahead of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Jack Dempsey. They have back-to-back home games against Auburn and Vanderbilt. Of particular concern has to be an inability to run the ball and all the drops from the receivers against Clemson. Ginobili took a bunch of Argentinian scrubs and beat the Dream Team. But it's not quizmaster's list. Goldschmidt (147) After TCU, the schedule is brutal: at Oklahoma, at Baylor, Oklahoma State, Texas Tech, Texas, Kansas State. 1. 3 all time, the guy just outside of that conversation. Final tally: Alcantara 210 (30 first-place votes); Max Fried, Atlanta Braves 72; Julio Urias, Los Angeles Dodgers 66; Aaron Nola, Philadelphia Phillies 48; Zac Gallen, Arizona Diamondbacks 45; Carlos Rodon, San Francisco Giants 30; Corbin Burnes, Milwaukee Brewers 20; Yu Darvish, San Diego Padres 7; Edwin Diaz, New York Mets 6; Kyle Wright, Atlanta Braves 3; Logan Webb, San Francisco Giants 2; Ryan Helsley, St. Louis Cardinals 1. -- Kahrl, Teams Get breaking MLB Baseball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. Nowadays, shooting is prioritized above all else. 2 -- Pittsburgh (1960, '71), Career stats Thanks. The flip side of the good-for-Goldy tale is that Arenado is now in his teammate's former position as a generational player with six top-10 MVP finishes but no award. Whether it's a nine-figure free agent deal that changes your team's future or a blockbuster trade that has the whole league buzzing, our experts are ready to weigh in. He's on the top-75 anniversary list, but not on this top 100? ALL-TIME #MLBRANK, Top 100: 100-91 | 90-81 | 80-71 | 70-61 | 60-51 | 50-41 | 40-31 | 30-21 | 20-11 | 10-1, Insider analysis: 100-81 | 80-61 | 60-41 | 40-21 | 20-1, Top 10s: LHP | RHP | C | SS | 3B | 2B | 1B | LF | CF | RF, My Top 10: Kurkjian | Stark | Olney | Crasnick | Schoenfield, Stark: The perception of greatness in the Top 100, Szymborski: Who's in the future 100? Doolittle's take: The metrics were close enough that you could make a coherent argument in favor of all of the finalists and beyond, including the Dodgers' power duo of Betts and Freeman. DeMar DeRozan scored 15 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter, Nikola Vucevic had 25 points and 11 rebounds, and the Chicago Bulls beat the Washington Wizards 115-111 on Wednesday night. ET), The Wildcats made too many mistakes -- as in fumbles in the red zone, missed extra points and touchdowns being nullified by penalties -- to win a game on the road against a good team. .294/.389/.537, OPS -- .926, Hits -- 2,943, HRs -- 586, RBI -- 1,812, Frank Robinson was the first black manager in major league history, and on that historic day, he was a player/manager for the Indians. Manager of the Year: AL | NL This is a good list overall. 5. Now, own basketballs greatest Moments with NBA Top Shot. Doolittle's take: According to Baseball Reference, Ohtani put up 9.6 WAR this season. Machado (144) ESPN Radio Programming ESPN Radio. Get the latest NHL hockey news, scores, stats, standings, fantasy games, and more from ESPN. Small correction: neither of the Gasol brothers are active in the NBA anymore. Stream live NBA games, game replays, video highlights, and access featured NBA TV programming online with Watch NBA TV 6:16 AM NBA on ESPN @ ESPNNBA Fried (144) How can you have that many current players? Are the Avs and Lightning set up for long-term success? Phillies sign left-hander Strahm to 2-year deal, Sources: Mets, Nimmo agree on 8 years, $162M, Phils welcome Turner after finalizing $300M deal, DeGrom says shared vision led to Rangers deal, Fantasy baseball rankings for 2023 points leagues, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Contact Us | Go To Top | View Mobile Site. Get NCAA football news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! During the 54 seasons of divisional play, only 29 hitters and 24 pitchers have exceeded that total and, of course, none of them did it as a two-way player. The Bulldogs have a brutal stretch coming up, with the Hogs at home, followed by road games at Kentucky and Alabama, then back home against Auburn and Georgia. 1. Cy Young: AL | NL Almost every player in the Top 10 has an argument to be Top 5, and over half the list has an argument to be No. Up next: at BYU (Saturday, 10:15 p.m. Hope they make a new list. But Smart wants to see his Dawgs playing cleaner football with fewer mistakes and finishing drives on offense. The next step is avoiding a letdown against Texas Tech, which hasn't played well away from home, before a trip to TCU that could determine this year's Big 12 pecking order. KObe has more rings and achievements but statistically wise Lebron has better stats. -- Paolo Uggetti, Week 5 result: 36-25 win vs. No. Fickell is a win away from Rick Minter's school record of 53 victories, and he'll have an opportunity to tie Minter next week at home against South Florida. Which teams will spend big? 15-time All-Star (1984-87, '89-99), Hall of Fame (2007), Career stats Freeman, Dodgers (136), How this year's top two NL MVP candidates, Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado, are feeding off each other, 'It's my prime, baby': Why Manny Machado is the best he's ever been at age 30. He also has been a perennial also-ran in the MVP balloting, with three previous top-three finishes and two others in the top 10. Two new teams enter the top five, while the Avalanche take a big tumble. Sam Acho joins to talk about Baker and his outlook going forward. LSU looked like a complete mess when it lost in New Orleans to Florida State. That, as much as anything, might have been the decider. He's trying to embarrass me on my day." NCAAF. They just kept getting younger as the season went along as the team cut bait with veterans like Franmil Reyes while continuing to add young players from the system. ET), After moving to 2-0 in the conference, the Utes have the Pac-12's only two undefeated teams -- at UCLA, vs. USC -- on the schedule the next two weeks. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves Get ESPN For Free And More! (3:12), All-Time #MLBRank: The 10 greatest right fielders. .305/.374/.555, OPS -- .928, Hits -- 3,771, HR -- 755, RBI -- 2,297 (all-time leader), TB -- 6,856 (all-time leader), The man who broke Babe Ruth's all-time home run record also made 25 All-Star teams; received MVP votes 19 consecutive seasons, winning once; and drove in a record 2,297 runs. Up next: at BYU (Saturday, 10:15 p.m. 18 active and a whole bunch who just retired? 1. Week 5 result: 49-26 win vs. No. NHL. .314/.357/.405, OPS -- .763, Hits -- 2990, HRs -- 113, RBI -- 750, He didn't come over from Japan until he was 27, but will finish with 3,000 hits in MLB to go with his 10 Gold Gloves, an MVP Award, the all-time single-season hits record and undoubtedly more infield hits than anyone in the game's history. Tim Duncan over Kobe Bryant? Now, own basketballs greatest Moments with NBA Top Shot. he's really not, though, and it's not even close. Realmuto, Phillies 98; Pete Alonso, Mets 81; Francisco Lindor, Mets 77; Sandy Alcantara, Marlins 39; Trea Turner, Dodgers 29; Dansby Swanson, Braves 23; Michael Harris, Braves 9; Julio Urias, Dodgers 8; Jeff McNeil, Mets 6; Daniel Bard, Rockies 2; Kyle Schwarber, Phillies 2; Edwin Diaz, Mets 2; Starling Marte, Mets 1. 4. (3:12). Discover the latest breaking news in the U.S. and around the world politics, weather, entertainment, lifestyle, finance, sports and much more. He touched the ball only twice on offense, and one of those was an 89-yard catch. ET), Kansas State travels to Iowa State next week before going into a bye week at the halfway point of the regular season. -- Kahrl, From the day he hit No. He hit 563 home runs, and nobody took a bigger swing. The new system will level the odds at the top of the NBA Draft Lottery so that the teams with the three worst regular-season records will each have a 14 percent chance of winning the lottery. Can Dorian Thompson-Robinson pull off the encore? ET), Coach Dabo Swinney should be pleased with the improved defensive effort from his team in a win over the Wolfpack -- especially with several key players out (DT Bryan Bresee did not play, while safety Andrew Mukuba was ejected early for targeting). Stephen Curry is playing at an MVP level this season: 30 points a game, hitting 43.2% from 3 with a 66.4 true shooting percentage, plus pitching in seven assists and 6.6 rebounds a game. The Washington Capitals star is projected to reach the 800-goal mark this season. NHL trends at the 2022-23 quarter mark: Which will continue? St. Louis didn't win it all, but no one went away unhappy with the way the campaign played out for Adam Wainwright, Yadier Molina and, most of all, Albert Pujols. Right Way: Jayson Tatum 10 p.m. McCarthy (111.2) Follow along as he chases down this accomplishment. He never hit 50 home runs, hitting 30 or more 15 times while having to play through the low-scoring '60s. -- Caple, Beyond the Aaron vs. Ruth debate in right field, somebody has to be No. Arenado (143) Verlander would return, but dominant Verlander? Servais (4.85) As the Lions get set to host the Vikings, the top of the division looks a lot different. 1. While attributing these measures to managerial performance is presumptive, the metric does tend to track well with the annual balloting. -- Cortes, Honors -- Paolo Uggetti, Week 5 result: 55-24 win vs. No. Stream live sports, game replays, video highlights, and access featured ESPN programming online with Watch ESPN. Scoring numbers across the league are WAY up, and it's because of Steph. On Wednesday, 39-year-old Justin Verlander secured his third career Cy Young by winning the AL honors, while Sandy Alcantara made Marlins franchise history in the NL with his victory -- marking the first time since 1968 that the Cy Young winners were each unanimous choices. And while they may not be the perfect team -- the defense runs hot and cold, and the passing game isn't all the way there yet -- Brian Kelly has the Tigers competitive and winning the games they're supposed to. -- Caple, Despite topping 8 WAR four times in his career, Aaron won the MVP award only once. Greatness sets its own standard. DH'ing didn't really help him: His career OPS in right field was .893, falling to .739 when he only had to bat. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now favored for #NBA Most Improved at +155. NL Rookie of the Year (1956), NL Gold Glove ('58), NL MVP ('61), AL MVP ('66), AL Triple Crown ('66), World Series MVP ('66), eight-time NL All-Star ('56-57, '59*, '61-62*, '65), six-time AL All-Star ('66-67, '69-71, '74), All-Star MVP (1971), Hall of Fame ('82), *played in two All-Star Games in '59 and'61, Career stats 7 Kentucky, What's next: at Vanderbilt (Saturday, 4 p.m. (1:14). well the things he achieved comparing to ewing is already more valuable so I think there's no arguement about that. Kwan, whose 5.5 bWAR would have topped AL rookie classes in 59 of the 74 seasons since the Rookie of the Year vote was split between the leagues in 1949, finished third in the voting behind Rodriguez and super-rookie catcher Rutschman. And, given what we saw in 2022, he has a lot of production ahead of him to add to his case. Doolittle's take: Justin Verlander once seemed all but indestructible, maintaining every bit of his dominance as he advanced into his late 30s. not then. Kevin Love and Blake Griffin shouldn't be on here, and even though I am not a fan of Kyrie Irving, I agree that he should be on this list. NBA. And I blank on Steph Curry. What can Justin Fields prove the rest of the season against a super tough schedule? MLB free agency grades: Wait, the Mets gave Brandon Nimmo how much!? In the end, Harris was the whole package, hitting for average and power, flashing impact speed on offense and posting terrific metrics on defense at a premium position. Done. -- Chris Low, Week 5 result: 30-20 loss vs. No. Old list. But Clemente was so much more than that, one of the first great Latin stars and admired for who he was off the field as well as on it. He would have been a border line All-Star. Rodriguez, whose 6.2. bWAR was the most by an AL rookie since Aaron Judge in 2017, is going to do special things in this game, and he was the clear-cut top choice in the balloting. Top-25 NBA players of 2022 25. I'm sorry, is this a 100 Greatest Players in Argentina list? As for why ESPN placed so many active guys on the list, keep in mind that it's their nature to be biased in favor of the modern era. Really? -- Dave Wilson, Week 5 result: 40-32 win vs. No. MLB free agency grades: Wait, the Mets gave Brandon Nimmo how much!? Doolittle's take: Entering the last couple of weeks of the regular season, trying to come up with a coherent argument about whether the Braves' star rookie hitter (Harris) or the Braves' star rookie pitcher (Strider) was the most deserving contender for the award was a maddening exercise. He was the perfect merger of quantity and quality. Fantasy Call toll-free 1.888.SAY.ESPN. Lovullo (1.49), MOY must-reads: 'The golden age of Dodger baseball'? -- Ryan Cortes, The Undefeated, Honors Where does Jason Robertson's trio land? The other three are named Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig and Mickey Mantle. Take Kobe's 2006 lakers team with Kwame Brown starting and replace Kobe with Duncan, I think not only would that team fail to make the playoffs but would be a top 7 worst team in the league. Alcantara (156) He was good, but he's sort of the best example of the Paul O'Neill type -- great in his day and his way, but not an all-time great. 2. If he is still the most famous player in history, well, there is a reason. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Tim Kurkjian, Eduardo Perez and Dallas Braden examine who the greatest right fielders in the history of baseball are. This week, we explore absolute destruction mode from AD, an unsung hero amid the chaos in Brooklyn, worrying stagnancy in Atlanta and a potential All-Star in Utah? Yes, the rotation was headed by generational stars Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer, but those two combined for 209 innings, or around one rotation slot in terms of workload. I know it's not your decision Quizmaster but just my opinion, When you get Lanier, Cunningham, and Arizin, but forget Harden. Unfortunately, Kobe being better than Tim Duncan is a very popular and flawed opinion, Alonzo Mourning retired in 2008, not 2004. Watch. Surely you aren't trying to say he should be on this list because he had one good season where he won the MVP? Two seasons later, Kaline was, at the time, MLB's youngest batting champion ever at age 20. 3. Stream live sports, game replays, video highlights, and access featured ESPN programming online with Watch ESPN. Also, you should change the order of players. The voters nailed it, and the Braves are set up nicely for years to come. The only other active players to produce a 10-WAR season are Mike Trout, Mookie Betts and (surprise) Zack Greinke. To create our list, an ESPN expert panel voted on thousands of head-to-head matchups of 162 players, based on both peak performance and career value. Check out all our latest coverage and favorite stories from the slugger's historic season. 2. Nevertheless, Judge's bWAR (10.6) was a full win better. When you get Billy Cunningham but miss Dr. J. Garnett, Kobe and Duncan have retired, making them no longer 'active' players. Kevin love and gasol shouldn't be in here. Teams seeded 7-10 in each conference will compete in a play-in tournament at the end of the regular season. Diaz (110.8), Michael Harris' baseball life has always been in Braves Country, 10 rookies about to take this year's postseason by storm, Winner: Terry Francona, Cleveland Guardians, Final tally: Francona 112 (17 first-place votes); Brandon Hyde, Baltimore Orioles, 79 (9); Scott Servais, Seattle Mariners 43 (1); Dusty Baker, Houston Astros 31 (3); Aaron Boone, New York Yankees 4; Kevin Cash, Tampa Bay Rays 1, Experts' picks: Hyde (6 votes), Francona (6), Baker (1). Meanwhile, Kentucky's undefeated season ended at the hands of Ole Miss; Oklahoma and Texas A&M lost road games to then-unranked conference foes; and Kansas, TCU and Syracuse are all still undefeated. After moving to 5-0 with a 14-11 win against Iowa State, the Jayhawks are in the AP Top 25 for the first time since Week 8 of the 2009 season (No. Alas, Marmol wasn't a finalist in the balloting. Doolittle's take: Rookie classes are ultimately judged on what the first-timers do in addition to their inaugural seasons, as one year alone does not make a baseball career. MVP's or championships I will need to do some research. 7 -- Boston Red Sox (1915, '16, '18), New York ('23, '27, '28, '32), Career stats The flip side of the good-for-Goldy tale is that Arenado is now in his teammate's former position as a generational player with six top-10 MVP finishes but no award. (Insider), Honors Fantasy Call toll-free 1.888.SAY.ESPN. ET), The Trojans hope to keep things rolling next week when they welcome Washington State to the Coliseum. (4th if you count Shaq as the same era). Some of the sloppiness the Dawgs have exhibited the past two weeks may catch up to them, although the schedule the next couple of weeks doesn't look too demanding. Ohtani (157) I have no problem with Steph Curry being up here, but above Patrick Ewing, Scottie Pippen and Wade this early in his career? Your wrong there Lebron James he's so overrated if he's top 3 why isn't Black Mamba. All Verlander did in his return from his long layoff was lead the AL in wins, ERA, ERA+, WHIP and hits allowed per nine innings. I love Manu Ginobili as much as the next guy, but he does not deserve to be on this list. Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images, Preds forward McCarron in assistance program, Letang, 35, returns after 2nd stroke as Pens win, NHL suspends Kraken D Oleksiak for three games, Sabres' Skinner suspended 3 for cross-checking, Thompson's 5 goals tie Sabres' single-game high, Coyotes end their 19-game losing streak to Bruins, Leafs' Engvall suspended 1 game for high-sticking, Grades for all 32 NHL teams at the quarter mark of 2022-23. More on Baker leading the Rams to a comeback win over the Raiders. James is lucky he plays in a soft era, because had he played in the Jordan era he would have gotten his butt kicked by the Pistons, Knicks, Celtic, Lakers and the Bulls. How do teams with young stars fit in? Here's another snippet about how special a 10-WAR season actually is. A year ago, the teams played an absolutely wild game that Wake Forest won 70-56. Welcome to All-Time #MLBRank, our ranking of the top 100 players in baseball history. He won the 1989 AL Manager of the Year award to go along with his two MVPs and Rookie of the Year honors. Yes, the Mets had the game's best reliever in Edwin Diaz but not only did Showalter help navigate an uncertain middle relief staff to get him the ball with the lead, but he avoided overusing Diaz, which had to be a temptation. Duncan just retired. Neil Dalal: Bradley Beal (reconditioning) is officially OUT tonight vs. Grizzlies as are Taj Gibson (neck, cervical strain) and Delon Wright (Grade 2 hamstring strain). Alex Ovechkin 800th goal watch: Tracker, video highlights, NHL Future Power Rankings: Grading all 32 teams on roster, prospects, cap situation, management, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Plus, we get into the whole brevity thing for all 32 clubs. Stephen Curry is playing at an MVP level this season: 30 points a game, hitting 43.2% from 3 with a 66.4 true shooting percentage, plus pitching in seven assists and 6.6 rebounds a game. For both, it's now a question of whether, next season, they can follow Goldschmidt's path. 10 NC State, What's next: at Boston College (Saturday, 7:30 p.m. at no point in his entire life has Manu Ginobili been "the best player in the world." That aside, of the three finalists, all leaders of high-powered, preseason favorites, I thought Showalter stood out even if the Mets faded toward the end of the season. As for Cease and Manoah -- both young, emergent aces -- they'll have plenty of more shots at this honor. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota Timberwolves Get ESPN For Free And More! According to the new Bill James Handbook 2023, his production this season put him on the cusp of such consideration in the Hall of Fame Monitor system. I put a lot of effort in it, Got two just by guessing "Jones" lol. La dunk de la mort is my favorite play in basketball history, and I cannot imagine anything will ever top it. We have everything you need to know for awards week, including our ESPN MLB experts' predictions and analysis from Bradford Doolittle as each award was handed out. 24-time NL All-Star ('55-74*), AL All-Star ('75), NL MVP (1957), three NL Gold Gloves ('58-60), Hall of Fame ('82), *played in two All-Star Games in 1959, '60, '61 and '62, Career stats 3. We really need an update, ESPN. Top-25 NBA players of 2022 25. .342/.474/.690 (all-time leader), OPS -- 1.164 (all-time leader), Hits -- 2,837, HRs -- 714, RBI -- 2,214, I once asked Burt Hawkins, an old-time baseball writer, to name the greatest baseball player of all time. Small update needed when you get a chance. Quizzes you haven't seen yet. -- Chris Low, What's next: at Michigan State (Saturday, 4 p.m. There just aren't that many players to choose from. This is why people no longer watch ESPN, besides their political nonsense! They continue to way over hype active players. And oh, he also pitched in college. 1. -- Kahrl. Discover the latest breaking news in the U.S. and around the world politics, weather, entertainment, lifestyle, finance, sports and much more. I'm not hating on LeBron Because I like LeBron but kobe has had a better career by far. -- Cortes, Teams Robinson thought, "He's trying to strike me out on three pitches. -- Chris Low, Week 5 result: 22-19 win vs. No. There are no easy outs the rest of the way for Kansas. 5. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Young stars have Dallas on the rise, trade chatter is starting to increase and other topics making waves almost two months into the season. Tim Bontemps: Final: Thunder 143, Knicks 135. The Frogs are coming off an explosive offensive performance against Oklahoma: four touchdowns covering more than 60 yards, as well as no turnovers. After beating Auburn on the road Saturday, they're 4-1. 5. And lastly, Chamberlain should be #1. UCLA may need him to play even better than he did Friday night if the Bruins want to not just remain undefeated but also show they belong with the likes of the Utes. ESPN created a list of the top 100 NBA players of all time by polling a group of experts. Consider that Pena, who posted 4.8 bWAR and went on to win to win MVP honors in both the ALCS and the World Series for the champion Astros, was not a finalist. Let's hope many other pitchers look to follow Alcantara's example -- and their teams let them do it. Right Way: Jayson Tatum 10 p.m. 5. Get breaking MLB Baseball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. Almost every player in the Top 10 has an argument to be Top 5, and over half the list has an argument to be No. Get the latest CHICAGO sports teams, scores, stats, news, standings, rumors fantasy games, and more on ESPNCHICAGO.com. That's a tremendous season. 3. And let's be honest, most of the players in the sixties and seventies would be D-league players at best in today's league. He never led a league in batting or OPS or homers. Yep. Few typified that reality more than Showalter. If those hopes are to be a reality, Luke Fickell's team will have to be more disciplined than it was on Saturday against Tulsa (11 penalties for 109 yards). -- Caple, The all-time hits leader for Planet Earth. His legacy, of course, remains incomparable, the first dark-skinned Latin superstar in MLB, revered as a role model in Puerto Rico and throughout Latin America. AP Top 25 college football poll reaction: What's next for each ranked team? How many players have ever had his combination of wingspan and shooting? Will Anderson Jr. was barely a top-50 recruit. LeBron is better then Jordan. Now, own basketballs greatest Moments with NBA Top Shot. Here are the players we expect to pick up some prized hardware Thursday at the Home Depot College Football Awards. 15 Washington, What's next: vs. Utah (Saturday, 3:30 p.m. Curry just revolutionized the 3 point shot no one has ever did. -- Paolo Uggetti, Sophomore running back Sean Tucker racked up his 15th 100-yard game by establishing a career high with 232 rushing yards during Syracuse's shutout of Wagner on Saturday. Over a 23-year career, Aaron was good enough to warrant 97.8 percent of Hall of Fame votes, the highest at the time since Ty Cobb's 98.2. Nola (145) Final tally: Goldschmidt 380 (22 first-place votes); Manny Machado, Padres 291 (7); Nolan Arenado, Cardinals 232 (1); Freddie Freeman, Dodgers 220; Mookie Betts, Dodgers 154; Austin Riley, Braves 116; J.T. Final tally: Verlander 210 (30 first-place votes); Dylan Cease, Chicago White Sox 97; Alek Manoah, Toronto Blue Jays 87; Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels 82; Shane McClanahan, Tampa Bay Rays 10; Shane Bieber, Cleveland Guardians 5; Nestor Cortes, New York Yankees 3; Gerrit Cole, Yankees 1; Kevin Gausman, Blue Jays 1. We count down the top 20 this season. 24). Seeing him here is an echo of the respect he commanded, not least for coming back from a career-threatening back injury to win a ring with the Blue Jays. He was forever trying to help people, at any cost, and even died tragically while trying do so. Robbie Beran had 20 points and 12 rebounds, Chase Audige made several key plays, and Northwestern rallied to defeat Prairie View A&M 61-51 on Sunday. While I thought Verlander should win, the separation between him, Cease and Manoah wasn't overwhelming. -- Andrea Adelson, Week 5 result: 31-21 win vs. No. I know that this list isn't your choice but we need a complete change. Need to update Nowitzski, Wade and Bosh to now say 2019. I am laughing at this comment five years later, and he only just retired last year. MVP: AL | NL, Winner: Aaron Judge, OF, New York Yankees. Derek Jeter never did it. Snitker (4.09) But 2022, by itself, was pretty special in its own right for AL rookies. And while Jalen Milroe acquitted himself well in Young's absence, the fact that Young returned in full uniform and not in a sling or in street clothes was promising. -- Blake Baumgartner, Week 5 result: 42-24 win vs. No. So you missed Westbrook too because you have to type west in to make westbrook, I just got a 96/100 and forgot Russ and Harden, EVERY SINGLE ONE EXCEPT FOR SIDNEY MONCRIEF DAMMIT, still the best point guard the bucks had, I wouldn't say it's robinson because he only spent 4 years with the bucks. NHL. 2. A new era in fandom has arrived -- beyond repping your team, or loving your favorite player. But what happens from here? During those five years, only Mike Piazza hit that high using ALL his strikes. 3. He finished his career 16th in WAR among outfielders, just behind Joe DiMaggio. Plus-Minus Players of the Week. tim duncan is definitely better than kobe, This list is in serious need of an update. 297/.376/.480, OPS -- .855, Hits -- 3,007, HRs -- 399, RBI --1,582, As a contemporary of Aaron, Clemente and Robinson, Kaline is the one you risk overlooking because he was consistent, durable and very good, collecting MVP votes in 14 seasons without ever winning the award. The AL record 62 homers will dominate the forever headlines, but just as impressive is the full sweep of Judge's 2022 stat line. not even for one millisecond. As free agency officially begins, here are the names, teams and themes that will dominate the hot stove headlines. Just as important was the buzz that was generated around the Marlins when Alcantara was slated to take the mound. What a joke! The National Basketball Association All-Star Game is a basketball exhibition game hosted every February by the National Basketball Association (NBA) and showcases 24 of the league's star players. I know a few random players from the last 20 years, but not nearly enough. Discover the latest breaking news in the U.S. and around the world politics, weather, entertainment, lifestyle, finance, sports and much more. -- Kurkjian, Eighty years after his retirement, no major leaguer has come close to matching Ruth's prowess on both the mound (94-46, 2.28 ERA) and the plate (714 home runs). Five turnovers, including a pair of fumbles from freshman running back Nicholas Singleton, helped stall Penn State's offensive momentum. This one is started to feel a little dated. 5. .262/.356/.490, OPS -- .846, Hits -- 2,584, HRs -- 563, RBI -- 1,702, Ks -- 2,597 (all-time leader), Was he the best player in the 1970s? If they split, the Pac-12 title game is still a possibility, but it will make the margin for error very slim. Hall has over 1,400 yards, 12 touchdowns and only one interception through five games and has started to attract some mild NFL draft buzz. Experts' picks: Judge (12 votes), Ohtani (1). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander now favored for #NBA Most Improved at +155. Paolo Banchero dropped from -900 to -650 for Rookie of the Year. It didn't really show up until he was done, so we don't know. 4. ET), All eyes will be on Bryce Young's shoulder this week. The top 100 will roll out next week. Do you want big names? NBA. Paolo Banchero dropped from -900 to -650 for Rookie of the Year. 4. Either way, the Ducks' offense has been rolling since its dismal showing in the season opener against Georgia. Inside Justin Verlander's first WS win 23 Florida State, What's next: vs. Army (Saturday, 7:30 p.m. Dusty Baker finally gets his ring . The team travels to Indiana for its next game, then hosts an undefeated Penn State team and Michigan State. Watch. After the Rebels visit Vanderbilt, they return home to face Auburn on Oct. 15. Four-time NL All-Star ('77-80), eight-time AL All-Star ('81-88), two NL Gold Gloves (1979-80), five AL Gold Gloves ('82-85, '87), six AL Silver Sluggers ('81-85, '92), Hall of Fame ('01), Career stats I'm happy with the 4 points that my limited knowledge of basketball, NBA Jam, common last names, and reading the comments was able to cobble together for me. (tie) Rodon (145) Fantasy Call toll-free 1.888.SAY.ESPN. Note: AXE is an index that creates a consensus rating from the leading value metrics (WAR, from Fangraphs and Baseball Reference) and contextual metrics (win probability added and championship probability added, both from Baseball Reference). Their metrics were just that close. NFL Nation recaps every game and answers the biggest questions from around the league in Week 14. Tucker, who scored three touchdowns, led a ground attack that totaled 388 rushing yards in just 50 minutes. 755 on July 20, 1976 until Barry Bonds snatched history in 2007, no one sniffed Aaron's all-time home run record. .317/.359/.475, OPS -- .834, Hits -- 3,000, HRs - 240, RBI -- 1,305, Regarded as the one of the best defensive right fielders of all time thanks to a legendary arm that helped him win 12 Gold Gloves, Clemente was a notorious bad-ball hitter who hit .312 lifetime and won four batting titles, although he didn't have the power of contemporaries Hank Aaron or Frank Robinson. It's ESPNs from 2016, They were doing a list for the 70th anniversary of the NBA if I remember correctly. See the highest and lowest player salaries in the NBA on ESPN.com To be honest with you the bunch of players that are active would be easily ranked in top 100 in history, guys like Curry, Durant, Paul or Wade are some of the best in history and guaranteed hall of famers. Here's how my AXE leaderboard had it: Nowitzki ahead of Barkley, Robinson, Ewing? The first and only Hall of Fame hitter with 2000 or more K's, but he shouldn't be the last. The metrics (8.0 bWAR) showed that, to be sure. What about the Devils' top group? 5 -- Oakland (1972-74), New York ('77-78), Career stats Ole Miss has a very manageable pathway to a 7-0 start. This is no reason to give a person an MVP trophy, but Goldschmidt's career deserved to have at least one such award on his mantel. Plus, we get into the whole brevity thing for all 32 clubs. While playing on a division champion, he led the circuit in win probability added. 1. Love above Kemp, Ben Wallace, Steve Kerr, Horace Grant, etc? But with games against Tennessee, Florida, Ole Miss and Alabama coming up, we'll see if they can't exceed expectations. Although his longevity was his calling card, he would have been a likely Hall of Famer if he had retired by 30. The Sun Devils have lost four straight games and don't look to be making any forward progress following Herm Edwards' dismissal. The most avid NBA fans among you should take my. So I get Dave DeBusschere and Earl Mornroe, and miss Dr. J, the Admiral, and Pistol Pete. The Mets are spending a whole lot of money, but are they getting any better? We use cookies (and other similar technologies) to collect data to improve your experience on our site. Who are favorites for Judge and deGrom? Can you name the top NBA players of all-time according to an ESPN poll of experts from 2016? Get NCAA football news, scores, stats, standings & more for your favorite teams and players -- plus watch highlights and live games! he was a great player, and i agree he's top 100 all time. A new era in fandom has arrived -- beyond repping your team, or loving your favorite player. The AP Top 25 college football poll is out after another wild weekend of games. With Texas A&M coming to town this week, a healthy Young would go a long way toward avenging last season's loss in College Station. -- Kyle Bonagura, Week 5 result: 22-19 loss vs. No. The winners of MLB's four major end-of-season awards -- Rookie of the Year, Manager of the Year, Cy Young Award and Most Valuable Player -- were announced throughout the week. Get breaking MLB Baseball News, our in-depth expert analysis, latest rumors and follow your favorite sports, leagues and teams with our live updates. Next week, the defending Pac-12 champions, Utah, visit the Rose Bowl on a four-game winning streak. Curry doesnt deserve to be on this list aleast toward the top maybe around 60 And add Kyrie Irving. Seth Walder brings the data. Kemp got destroyed by injuries man, Ben Wallace maybe but steve kerr is a role player, I'm sorry but Allen Iverson should be way higher. Max Scherzer, Mets (138), Cy Young must-reads: How Julio Urias became the Dodgers' ace -- and maybe their closer, Winner: Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners, Final tally: Rodriguez 148 (29 first-place votes); Adley Rutschman, Baltimore Orioles 68 (1); Steven Kwan, Cleveland Guardians 44; Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals 7; Jeremy Pena, Houston Astros 2; George Kirby, Mariners 1, Experts' picks: Rodriguez (12 votes), Rutschman (1). Can you name the top NBA players of all-time according to an ESPN poll of experts from 2016? And on top of his great playing career, he was also a manager, the first African-American to do so, and was named manager of the year in 1989. Listen. One great what-if: Could the Big Red Machine have been even better if the Reds hadn't traded Robinson after 1965? Why don't more people think about this man? Disrespect to the history of the NBA. Listen. Plus-Minus Players of the Week. After Albert Pujols announces Paul Goldschmidt as NL MVP, Goldschmidt describes what it means to win the award for the first time. You can find holes in his resume -- he didn't walk much, didn't hit for much power -- but he's one of a kind. Freshman Quinshon Judkins had 106 rushing yards, including a 48-yard touchdown run. 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