The New York Times – Sports:
The Mets went on a huge off-season spending spree, and they are willing to spend even more. The Dodgers are proof that the approach doesn’t always work.
Author: Benjamin Hoffman
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Aaron Judge and the Yankees Avoid Vaccine Mandate Issue
The New York Times – Sports:
An exemption allows unvaccinated Yankees and Mets players to play in home games, but the Yankees will still have to contend with unvaccinated players being barred from Canada.
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Freddie Freeman Signs with Dodgers for $162 Million
The New York Times – Sports:
The slugging first baseman led Atlanta to a World Series title and now heads to his hometown on a $162 million deal.
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Yankees Resign Anthony Rizzo to Two-Year Deal
The New York Times – Sports:
By bringing back first baseman Anthony Rizzo, the Yankees have a solid player at each infield position. But they also passed on all of the top-tier free agents.
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Yankees Trade Gary Sanchez to Twins
The New York Times – Sports:
An All-Star catcher who had fallen on hard times, Sanchez is headed to Minnesota with Gio Urshela in a trade for Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and a young catcher.
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Corbin Burnes and Robbie Ray Win 2021 Cy Young Awards
The New York Times – Sports:
Milwaukee’s Corbin Burnes and Toronto’s Robbie Ray had hit rock bottom before they worked their way up to stardom.
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MLB Free-Agency Tracker: Latest News and Signings
The New York Times – Sports:
Rodriguez gives Detroit a veteran left-hander to anchor the rotation. Noah Syndergaard, meanwhile, heads to the Angels.
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Noah Syndergaard Signs One-Year Deal With Angels
The New York Times – Sports:
The oft-injured starter will try to re-establish himself in Los Angeles after a deal that netted the Mets a draft pick.
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Randy Arozarena and Jonathan India Win Rookie of the Year Awards
The New York Times – Sports:
Tampa Bay’s Randy Arozarena and Cincinnati’s Jonathan India stood out in a deep rookie class for both leagues.