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.
Category: Baseball
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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.
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The Toronto Blue Jays Set Their Sights on the World Series
The New York Times – Sports:
By adding Matt Chapman, a team on the rise might have the best infield in baseball. The goal: Win the World Series.
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Carlos Correa Agrees to $105.3 Million Contract With Twins
The New York Times – Sports:
Correa, a superstar shortstop, bucked the recent trend of massive contracts, agreeing to a short and flexible deal — with a record-setting average annual value.
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Billy Eppler’s Recipe for Mets Success: Piching, Depht, Thick Skin
The New York Times – Sports:
Billy Eppler was an executive with the Yankees, signed Shohei Ohtani to the Angels and was (briefly) a player agent. He would rather talk about the Mets’ future.
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Justin Verlander Thinks He Can Win 300 Games
The New York Times – Sports:
“Can I do that? Yeah,” Verlander said, matter-of-factly, when asked about reaching 300 wins. An “aberration” among modern pitchers, it would be unwise to bet against him.
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Ron Blomberg Is Ready for the Universal D.H.
The New York Times – Sports:
Ron Blomberg was a curiosity when he took the pitcher’s spot in the batting order in 1973. Now it will be standard practice in both leagues. “They should have done this a long time ago.”
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Ralph Terry, Yankee Hurler Redeemed by One Pitch, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Sports:
In 1960 he gave up the home run that handed the Pittsburgh Pirates a World Series victory. Two years later he got the final out of the Series against the San Francisco Giants.
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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.