The New York Times – Sports:
In a statement of interest related to an ongoing lawsuit, the government called the exemption an aberration.
Author: Benjamin Hoffman
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Astros Set Record With Two Immaculate Innings Against Rangers
The New York Times – Sports:
Luis Garcia and Phil Maton each recorded a three-strikeout inning on nine pitches. That they accomplished the feat against the same three Rangers batters added some absurdity.
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‘Yeah, That Happened.’ Joc Pederson Is Slapped Over Fantasy Football.
The New York Times – Sports:
Joc Pederson of the San Francisco Giants discussed an incident in which he was slapped by Reds outfielder Tommy Pham. The Giants said M.L.B. would investigate.
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Will Aaron Judge Hit 60 Home Runs This Season?
The New York Times – Sports:
The Yankees outfielder outpaced a who’s who of sluggers through 40 games. Getting to 60 would require something that has eluded him: durability.
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Josh Donaldson Suspended for ‘Jackie’ Comments
The New York Times – Sports:
Donaldson, the Yankees third baseman, referred to Tim Anderson of the White Sox as “Jackie,” which M.L.B. said was “disrespectful.” Donaldson appealed the one-game suspension.
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Did Albert Pujols Pass Eddie Collins in Hits?
The New York Times – Sports:
When Albert Pujols collected hit No. 3,314, the Cardinals celebrated him for passing Collins on the career hits list. Some recordkeepers weren’t so sure.
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Matt Harvey Suspended for Providing Drugs to Tyler Skaggs
The New York Times – Sports:
Harvey, the former Mets star, admitted during the Eric Kay trial that he had provided Skaggs, his Angels teammate, with Percocet, an opioid.
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Albert Pujols’s Pitching Debut Falls Short of Lena Blackburne’s
The New York Times – Sports:
Albert Pujols was the life of the party in the Cardinals’ 15-6 win against the Giants. But he fell short of being the oldest player to pitch for the first time.
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Is Julio Rodríguez the Next Stolen Base King?
The New York Times – Sports:
Ahead of a series against the Mets, Rodríguez, a Seattle Mariners rookie, is leading the majors in steals. As his offense has picked up, his running has slowed down.