The New York Times – Sports:
The league said it would begin canceling games if a collective bargaining agreement was not reached by Monday. The sides are negotiating this week in Florida.
Category: Baseball
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The Yankees Retire Paul O'Neill's Number 21
The New York Times – Sports:
Honoring Paul O’Neill’s No. 21 elevates him in Monument Park but removes him from an odd fraternity of players whose numbers are out of circulation but have not been officially retired.
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Hiring Billy Eppler as GM Is a 'Relief' for Mets Leadership
The New York Times – Sports:
A lengthy process landed Billy Eppler, formerly of the Angels and the Yankees. Steven Cohen says the deal received “universal praise” from his fellow owners.
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M.L.B. Finalizes Plan to Provide Housing for Minor Leaguers
The New York Times – Sports:
An advocacy group called the deal a “historic victory,” but noted that there were issues that might need to be addressed.
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Phillies' Bryce Harper Wins His Second NL MVP Award
The New York Times – Sports:
Snubbed at the All-Star Game, Harper exploded in the second half, earning his second career M.V.P. Shohei Ohtani of the Angels was unanimously named A.L. M.V.P.
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani Wins AL MVP Award
The New York Times – Sports:
The Angels’ two-way star inspires extreme devotion from his most ardent supporters. Baseball writers agreed, unanimously giving him the A.L.’s Most Valuable Player Award.
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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.