The New York Times – Sports:
St. Louis, a perennial playoff contender, is having its worst season in decades, forcing it into an unfamiliar position: underdogs.
Category: Contreras, Willson (1992- )
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What We Learned Through a Quarter of the M.L.B. Season
The New York Times – Sports:
The Mets have struggled (but may be fine), stolen bases are cool again (but runners, beware), and it’s too early to judge (most of) the off-season’s free-agent signings.
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MLB Players Have Unique Relationships With Gloves
The New York Times – Sports:
Major leaguers form deep relationships with their gloves. You can look, you can touch, but don’t even think about trying it on.
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Cubs Beat Reds at MLB’s Field of Dreams Game
The New York Times – Sports:
A low stakes game between struggling teams was mostly a sideshow as M.L.B. basked in the glow of its second Field of Dreams game.
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As the Trade Deadline Nears, the Brewers Could Be in Trouble
The New York Times – Sports:
Expected to cruise to a second straight division title, Milwaukee may need reinforcements if it wants to hold off St. Louis. Even a wild-card berth could be in doubt.