Results of Major League Baseball Season 2023
The National League
The 2023 season of Major League Baseball has been filled with surprises. The National League saw some new names atop the standings as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves finished in first and second place respectively. The Dodgers, led by MVP candidate Corey Seager, had a strong season, going 103-59 and clinching the NL West title on the last day of the season. The Braves, led by the dynamic duo of Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies, dominated the NL East, going 97-65 and clinching the title with a week to go in the season.
The American League
The American League was just as competitive as the NL, with the Yankees and Astros finishing in first and second place respectively. The Yankees, led by the incredible trio of Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, and Gary Sanchez, had a strong season, going 103-59 to clinch the AL East title. The Astros, led by MVP candidate Alex Bregman, had another strong season, going 98-64 and clinching the AL West title with a week to go in the season.
Playoffs
The playoffs were filled with excitement as the Yankees and Astros met in the ALDS. The series went the full five games, with the Astros coming out on top. In the NLCS, the Dodgers and Braves met in a thrilling series that went the full seven games, with the Dodgers coming out on top. In the World Series, the Dodgers and Astros met in a rematch of the 2017 World Series, with the Dodgers coming out on top in seven games to win the title.
Awards
The 2023 season saw some incredible individual performances. Corey Seager of the Dodgers was named the NL MVP, while Alex Bregman of the Astros was named the AL MVP. The NL Cy Young Award went to Aaron Nola of the Phillies, while the AL Cy Young Award went to Justin Verlander of the Astros. The NL Rookie of the Year Award went to Gavin Lux of the Dodgers, while the AL Rookie of the Year Award went to Luis Robert of the White Sox.
Highlights
The 2023 season was filled with incredible moments. Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Braves hit his 100th career home run at the age of 22, becoming the youngest player in MLB history to reach the milestone. Giancarlo Stanton of the Yankees hit his 300th career home run, becoming the youngest player in MLB history to reach the milestone. Justin Verlander of the Astros had an incredible season, going 24-5 with a 2.44 ERA and 300 strikeouts, becoming the first pitcher in MLB history to reach the 300-strikeout mark.
Final Thoughts
The 2023 Major League Baseball season was one for the ages. With new names atop the standings and incredible individual performances, the season was filled with excitement and drama. The playoffs were thrilling, and the World Series was one for the ages. It will be remembered for years to come as one of the greatest seasons in baseball history.