The New York Times – Sports:
Carlos Correa, Trea Turner and Xander Bogaerts were each signed to deals of 11 or more years this off-season. History suggests they could be on the move relatively soon.
Category: Pujols, Albert
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St. Louis Cardinals Eliminated by Philadelphia Phillies in Wild-Card Round
The New York Times – Sports:
With the Phillies topping the Cardinals in the wild-card round, Albert Pujols and Yadier Molina have likely played their final game. Cooperstown is waiting.
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How the New Wild Card Format Will Change MLB’s Postseason
The New York Times – Sports:
With 40 percent of teams qualifying for the playoffs, and four teams getting first-round byes, October will have a very different feel. And plenty of new merchandise.
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Who Is Making Money Off Aaron Judge’s Home Run Chase?
The New York Times – Sports:
As a breathtaking home run chase nears its conclusion, there is profit to be had — for Judge, for the Yankees and for a host of other stakeholders.
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How MLB Authenticates Balls Like Aaron Judge’s 60th Homer
The New York Times – Sports:
The ball from Aaron Judge’s 60th homer carried two markings — one of them invisible — authenticating it as the real deal. He will be pitched special baseballs for the rest of the season.
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Could Albert Pujols Get to 700 Home Runs?
The New York Times – Sports:
Albert Pujols was hitting .189 on July 4. Since then, he has hit .408 with nine home runs. Could he join a club only occupied by Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth?
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Circling the Bases as Baseball Nears its Midpoint
The New York Times – Sports:
As teams close in on 81 games, Justin Verlander is showing the kids how it’s done, Aaron Judge continues to mash and the most valuable player (by WAR) isn’t who you think.
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Did Albert Pujols Pass Eddie Collins in Hits?
The New York Times – Sports:
When Albert Pujols collected hit No. 3,314, the Cardinals celebrated him for passing Collins on the career hits list. Some recordkeepers weren’t so sure.