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.
Category: Baseball
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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.
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Ed Lucas, Blind Baseball Chronicler, Is Dead at 82
The New York Times – Sports:
Sightless since 12, he became a baseball columnist and a radio reporter. He had a unique ability to know where a ball was hit by the sound of the crack of the bat.
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Cleveland Baseball Will Share ‘Guardians’ Name With Roller Derby Team
The New York Times – Sports:
The settlement of a federal lawsuit will allow the Major League Baseball franchise to move forward with renaming its team, amid a reckoning over symbols of racism.