Kris Bryant strengthens Rookie of the Year candidacy with walk-off blast
By Chris Cwik, Big League Stew (Yahoo! Sports Major League Baseball):
In what should come as no surprise to astute fans who follow the game, Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant is making a strong push for the Rookie of the Year award. Bryant was baseball’s latest uber-prospect back in March, and his callup was debated by national media, fans and in the local Chicago bars.
Bryant strengthened his case for the award Monday against the Cleveland Indians. After Cleveland mounted a comeback in the ninth inning, Bryant had a chance to play the hero in the bottom of the frame. He …read more
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