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: Wainwright, Adam
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Jeff McNeil and U.S. Looking Forward to WBC Final
The New York Times – Sports:
Jeff McNeil of the Mets and other prominent players from the United States are sacrificing playing time in hopes of securing a title.
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Trea Turner Leads US Past Cuba and Into World Baseball Classic Final
The New York Times – Sports:
Trea Turner and a stacked U.S. lineup won in a rout, with protests inside and outside the stadium marking Cuba’s first game in Miami since at least 1959.
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Mike Trout Recruited MLB Stars for World Baseball Classic
The New York Times – Sports:
When Mike Trout agreed to play in the World Baseball Classic, other stars flocked to join the United States squad. “I want in.”
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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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Max Scherzer and Adam Wainwright Enjoy Fantasy Football and Trash Talk
The New York Times – Sports:
Adam Wainwright and Max Scherzer are terrific veteran starters for playoff teams, and their off-field rivalry includes chirpy texts, fantasy football and (occasionally) some advice.
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Max Scherzer Gets Win No. 200 as Mets Clinch Postseason Berth
The New York Times – Sports:
After achieving a suddenly rare milestone, Max Scherzer focused on the bigger picture: The Mets qualified for the postseason for the first time since 2016.
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Albert Pujols’s Pitching Debut Falls Short of Lena Blackburne’s
The New York Times – Sports:
Albert Pujols was the life of the party in the Cardinals’ 15-6 win against the Giants. But he fell short of being the oldest player to pitch for the first time.
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Albert Pujols Returns to St. Louis Cardinals
The New York Times – Sports:
After 11 seasons away, Pujols, 42, returns to the St. Louis Cardinals. “Oh, he’s got something left,” said his new manager.