This historic official film from major league baseball presents the exciting story of the chicago cubs 2016 world series championship run through comprehensive highlights, exclusive access and interviews, and breathtaking footage. Thats because this series pits the teams with the longest title droughts in both the american league and the national league against each other. Ben zobrist was named world series mvp after playing hero for the cubs in the 10th inning of an 87 win early thursday over the indians in game 7. Nov 02, 2016 chicago cubs over cleveland indians 43 are you a stathead. Bobby richardson 1960 world series is the only receipient who has won the world series most valuable player award while playing on the losing team. The 2016 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2016. Congrats to the chicago cubs for the big win and bravo to ben.
Click on the v for any complete voting results, if available. Ben zobrist 2b would take the world series mvp, going. By mark gallant updated list for cubs indians world series player sportsbook 112 paddy power 111 paddy power 1030 paddy power 1029 paddy power 1026 paddy power 1023 corey kluber. Its also available for football, basketball and hockey. The world series mvp award up to 2017 was a trophy that was similar to the commissioners trophy, albeit scaled down and with a single large goldplated flag after being renamed to willie mays world series mvp award for the 2018 edition and onward, the trophy is a wooden pedestal topped by a bronze sculpture of willie mays making the iconic catch in the 1954 world series. The 111th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the national league nl champion new york mets and the american league al champion kansas city royals. The 112th edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff between the national league nl champion chicago cubs and the american league al champion cleveland indians, the first meeting of those franchises in postseason history. Feb 10, 2017 ben zobrist had a great world series last year. Ben zobrist 2016 world series mvp highlights youtube. Schmidt was a unanimous choice for the nl mvp and won the world series mvp against the kansas city royals. Worlds 2016 leaguepedia league of legends esports wiki. If you include the babe ruth award variation of the world series most valuable player then luis tiant 1975 world series would also be part of the unique club.
There was sandy koufax in 63 and 65, bob gibson in 64 and 67, roberto clemente in 71. Ben zobrist wins 2016 world series mvp award bleacher. Here are six candidates for the 2016 world series mvp. Comment down below who your favorite cubs player is. World series most valuable player award the mvp of the world series 19552019 the world series most valuable player mvp award was originally given by the editors of sport magazine and started in 1955. Ben zobrist has been named most valuable player of the 2016 world series while helping the chicago cubs secure their first title since 1908. Pittsburgh after upanddown seasons in the big leagues, 2005 pirates draft pick and 2018 world series mvp steve pearce is calling it a career. Divisions, postseason, world series, awards who will the 10 major league baseball playoff teams be this season. The series was played between october 25 and november 2. The world series mvp award up to 2017 was a trophy that was similar to the commissioners trophy, albeit scaled down and with a single large goldplated flag after being renamed to willie mays world series mvp award for the 2018 edition and onward, the trophy is a wooden pedestal topped by a bronze sculpture of willie mays making the iconic catch in the. Sundays ceremony made pearce just the second midseason acquisition joining donn clendenon of the 1969 mets to win the series mvp.
World series mvp ben zobrist drove in the goahead run with an oppositefield double, and the cubs held on. Mlb awards world series mvp major league baseball espn. With vince vaughn, kris bryant, anthony rizzo, ben zobrist. Ben zobrist wins mvp of world series 2016 takes home prize. And mike rizzo was absolutely, positively right when he shut down strasburg in 2012, and anyone looking in the mirror. The award is now voted on during the final game of the world series by a committee of reporters and officials in attendance. Mike trout, kris bryant win 2016 al, nl mvp awards. Chicago cubs ben zobrist celebrates with his mvp trophy after game 7 of the major league baseball world series against the cleveland indians, nov. Well, hes the only player in cubs history who can lay.
Play sporcle s virtual live trivia to have fun, connect with people, and get your trivia on. Nov 17, 2016 angels centerfielder mike trout and cubs third baseman kris bryant were named the 2016 american and national league mvp winners on thursday. Ben zobrist becomes first cub to win world series mvp. Oct 28, 2018 red sox journeyman steve pearce was named mvp of the 2018 world series. Game 7 picture the 2016 world series in pictures abc news. Join a live hosted trivia game for your favorite pub trivia experience done virtually. The world series mvp dates back to 1955 and has honored some of baseballs greatest players. It was originally given by the editors of sport magazine, but is now decided by the opinions of a combination of fan voting, media members and major league baseball officials. Lest anyone forget who won the individual honor at last years fall classic, that information is readily available on the underside of salvador perezs right arm, beneath the more audacious tat of the royals world series champions logo.
Nov 03, 2016 ben zobrist has been named most valuable player of the 2016 world series while helping the chicago cubs secure their first title since 1908 the outfielder had the gamewinning rbi double in the. Every day, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, todays schedule, top performers, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Ben zobrist named mvp of 2016 world series sporting news. In fact, pearce is the first series mvp, per the elias sports bureau, with 50 or fewer career regularseason games played for his team at the time of the fall classic in question. The chicago cubs and cleveland indians kick off the fall classic on tuesday night. Check out stats on every major league baseball world series mvp winner since 1911. World series most valuable player award baseball almanac. The 2016 world series begins on october 25, and it promises to be one of the mostwatched and mostanxietyinducing major league baseball championships in baseball history. World series most valuable player mvp award on baseball. Nov 03, 2016 the 35yearold veteran, who won a ring just last season with the kansas city royals, earned mvp honors for the 2016 world series after hitting. The 2016 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2016 season.
If a virtual private party is more your thing, go here for details. Game 7 provides excruciating final test by the time zobrist went to the dugout to fetch his glove and. The baseball world series mvp is awarded to the player who contributes most to his teams success during the world series championships. The 35yearold veteran, who won a ring just last season with the kansas city royals, earned mvp honors for the 2016 world series after hitting. Ben zobrist is the most valuable player of the 2016 world series. Ben zobrist has been named most valuable player of the 2016 world series while helping the chicago cubs secure their first title since 1908 the outfielder had the gamewinning rbi double in the. Ben zobrist was named world series mvp after playing hero for the cubs in the 10th inning of an 87 win early thursday over the indians in. Former pirates draft pick, world series mvp steve pearce. Early thursday morning, the chicago cubs defeated the cleveland indians in game 7 of the 2016 world series.
Ben zobrist wins mvp of world series 2016 takes home. The 2015 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 2015 season. Nathan eovaldi might have been been an interesting choice, considering the value of his. Red sox journeyman steve pearce was named mvp of the 2018 world series. Mike trout, kris bryant win 2016 al, nl mvp awards sports.
Ben zobrist was completely unstoppable for the chicago cubs and was named baseballs most valuable player of the 2016 world series. Reuters list of most valuable player winners from major league baseballs world series. It is further testament to the dynamic depth of this boston team that the world series mvp was no easy choice. Nov 03, 2016 early thursday morning, the chicago cubs defeated the cleveland indians in game 7 of the 2016 world series. Nov 03, 2016 ben zobrist was named world series mvp after playing hero for the cubs in the 10th inning of an 87 win early thursday over the indians in game 7. Click on the individual for statistics and accomplishments. Chicago cubs over cleveland indians 43 are you a stathead. About the 2016 mlb world series mvp vote presented by chevrolet. Oct 31, 2019 stephen strasburg named 2019 world series mvp. To voice who you think should be the 2016 mlb world series mvp presented by chevrolet, select one 1 player beginning on or around the start of the sixth 6th inning of a possible 2016 mlb world series clinching game through the end of such game. Oct 31, 2019 stephen strasburg is the world series mvp after going 20 with a 2. Stephen strasburg is world series mvp for champion nationals.
Stephen strasburg named 2019 world series mvp hardballtalk. Ben zobrist wins 2016 world series mvp award bleacher report. Nov 03, 2016 ben zobrist was completely unstoppable for the chicago cubs and was named baseballs most valuable player of the 2016 world series. Buster posey won the 2012 nl mvp award and the world series in 2012. David price had an ample argument for the honor, having outpitched hyunjin ryu in game 2 and been masterful for sevenplus innings in the clincher. The 35yearold, who grew up a red sox fan and was selected by the red sox but did not sign in the 2004 draft, hit three.
World series mvp files for legal separation from wife. Ben zobrist won the mvp award in 2016 with the chicago cubs. George springer wins mlb playoffs biggest individual reward new, 2 comments houstons center fielder hit five home runs in the fall classic. Stephen strasburg is world series mvp for champion. Angels centerfielder mike trout and cubs third baseman kris bryant were named the 2016 american and national league mvp winners on thursday. Heres the list of men who have won the world series mvp since the award was first given in 1955. The series was played between october 27 and november 1, with the royals winning.
Afterward, left fielder ben zobrist was named the series mvp zobrist had a fantastic. Stephen strasburg is the world series mvp after going 20 with a 2. Steve pearce named mvp of world series hardballtalk nbc. George springer won the mvp award in 2017 for the houston astros. The 2016 chicago cubs were not the first team in franchise history to win a world series. With the series tied at 3 games a piece, the chicago cubs would eventually win the 2016 mlb world series with the score ending at 87 chc.
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