The New York Times – Sports:
After 11 seasons away, Pujols, 42, returns to the St. Louis Cardinals. “Oh, he’s got something left,” said his new manager.
Category: Baseball
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Aaron Judge and Yankees Ready for Stacked A.L. East
The New York Times – Sports:
In a division of big bats and headline names, four teams are separated by tiny margins. “This division is always good, but it feels really good,” said Aaron Boone.
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MLB Lockout Created Opportunties for Doping
The New York Times – Sports:
Major League Baseball’s lockout suspended the league’s drug testing program. Doping experts say the opportunity was there for players to take advantage.
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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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The Los Angeles Angels Move On After Eric Kay Trial
The New York Times – Sports:
A team with Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani — and very little on-field success — spent the winter dealing with the lockout and a messy trial over the death of a former player.
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Carlos Correa Is Introduced by Minnesota Twins
The New York Times – Sports:
A unique contract makes Correa the highest paid infielder in baseball, but also will allow him to be a free agent again next winter. Until then, he plans to win.
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Mets at 60: Before They Were Amazin’, They Were Amazing
The New York Times – Sports:
National League baseball returned to New York City 60 years ago, and Manager Casey Stengel knew exactly what he was brought in to sell.
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MLB Creates ‘Ohtani Rule’ to Keep Star’s Bat in Games
The New York Times – Sports:
A new rule will allow a pitcher who bats for himself to stay in a game as the designated hitter when he is finished pitching.
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With Kenley Jansen, the Atlanta Braves Lean In on Bullpen
The New York Times – Sports:
Atlanta won the World Series with short starts and great bullpen work. The team’s off-season additions leaned in on that strategy.