Yankees must be careful in building back Aaron Judge, despite his push to play. Column, unlocked and free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/757...
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Kevin Gausman’s trade-day drama, Muncy’s redemption and the Brewers’ historic run (Gift Article)
Murphy has won NL Manager of the Year the past two seasons. With the Brewers rolling, could he add a third?
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Fair Territory! *Acuña *Race of the turtles *Guardians’ edge *Jays’ pitching *Orioles’ collapse *The Eddings affair *Your questions YouTube: bit.ly/4yslEkc Apple: bit.ly/3UF2qJx Spotify: bit.ly/4hfgpy
MLB tells veteran umpire he went too far by policing a rookie’s tilted cap. Story unlocked and free to read. www.nytimes.com/athletic/757...
Fair Territory with Alanna Rizzo! *Sal Stewart and NL ROY race *Angels sale *Brewers-Cubs *Aaron Judge *Padres *Dudes, dorks *More YouTube: bit.ly/4gvwKyI Apple: bit.ly/4x6Sfek Spotify: bit.ly/3UUQSl
Why Sal Stewart’s old-school numbers should make him NL Rookie of the Year. Column, unlocked and free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...
Why Sal Stewart’s old-school numbers should make him NL Rookie of the Year (Gift Article)
The Reds first baseman is on pace to be just the third rookie since 1920 to lead the majors in RBIs.
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For the Angels and their fans, the team’s sale represents a newfound freedom. Column, unlocked and free to read. www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...
For the Angels and their fans, the team’s sale represents a newfound freedom (Gift Article)
A quick look at what Arte Moreno's ownership transfer to Stan Kroenke could mean for several key areas of the franchise.
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Inside the Dodgers purchase that launched Mark Walter’s sports empire. With Melody Gutierrez and Evan Drellich, unlocked and free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...
Inside the Dodgers purchase that launched Mark Walter’s sports empire (Gift Article)
When a a little-known financier bought the storied franchise 14 years ago, MLB owners loved the price, not the process.
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The Yankees didn’t address two of their biggest needs at the deadline. They’re still in good shape. Column, unlocked and free to read. www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...
The Yankees didn’t address two of their biggest needs at the deadline. They’re still in good shape (Gift Article)
The Yankees made attempts to acquire impact relievers and catcher Adley Rutschman, but would only go so far to get them.
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Why the Mets’ Andy Green is prioritizing family over being a full-time skipper. With @WillSammon. www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...
Why the Mets’ Andy Green is prioritizing family over being a full-time skipper (Gift Article)
Despite his relative success since taking over for Carlos Mendoza, Green has consistently said he plans to return to the front office.
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Fair Territory with Scott Braun! *Ketel Marte discussion *Red Sox-Yankees *Will anyone claim E. Suárez? *Missed balk call in CHC-AZ game *Pete Alonso *Tristan Peters *More YouTube: bit.ly/4zFP4wD Apple: bit.ly/3SDESEb Spotify: bit.ly/4ch1elr
Why the Diamondbacks keep putting up with Ketel Marte. Analysis, unlocked and free to read. www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...
Why the Diamondbacks keep putting up with Ketel Marte (Gift Article)
Marte is expected to rejoin the team as soon as Monday, the first day he is eligible to come off the injured list.
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Sources: Reds slugger Eugenio Suárez, outfielder TJ Friedl available on waivers. Story, unlocked and free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/754...
Reds slugger Eugenio Suárez, outfielder TJ Friedl available on waivers: Sources (Gift Article)
The moves, at least in part, are an attempt by the Reds to save money.
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Fair Territory! *Dana Brown firing *AL West misery *Phillies’ surge *Dodgers’ rotation *Race of the turtles for third AL wild card *Yankees’ injuries *More YouTube: bit.ly/4xhHre5 Apple: bit.ly/4xkPbfu Spotify: bit.ly/4qBw7a7
Fair Territory with Alanna Rizzo! *Red-hot Padres *Rays’ supremacy *Blue Jays’ surge *Harper and the Phillies *NL Central race *Dudes, dorks *More YouTube: bit.ly/4g56xpa Apple: bit.ly/4xER06v Spotify: bit.ly/4g9xloq
How to fix the A’s. Column, unlocked and free to read. www.nytimes.com/athletic/750...
The A’s expected to be better than this by now – here are 3 ways to fix them (Gift Article)
After dismissing GM David Forst, A's owner John Fisher has some work to do as the team regroups before its move to Vegas in 2028.
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Mike Trout brought the Angels to his private golf club for team bonding. Then the trades began. Story, unlocked and free to read. www.nytimes.com/athletic/750...
Details about the Tarik Skubal trade deadline sweepstakes and more MLB notes. Unlocked and free to read. www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...
Details about the Tarik Skubal trade deadline sweepstakes and more MLB notes (Gift Article)
Examining the Dodgers’ advantage, why the Tigers were intrigued by River Ryan, and why the Braves approached the deadline the way they did
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Fair Territory, post-deadline edition! *Winners and losers *deGrom and the Braves *Rutschman trade *And more YouTube: bit.ly/4fAtfXk Apple: bit.ly/4wGznU3 Spotify: bit.ly/4w4uzGU
How the Adley Rutschman trade defined two teams at opposite extremes. Column, unlocked and free to read. www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...
The Braves and others showed trade interest in Jacob deGrom. He opted to stay in Texas. Story, unlocked and free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...
The 14 biggest questions to answer on deadline day. Unlocked and free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
The 14 biggest questions to answer on MLB trade deadline day (Gift Article)
Will the Red Sox get a shortstop? What else will the Mets and Yankees do? We'll find out the answers to those and more by 6 p.m. ET Monday.
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Buyers or sellers? For Rangers, decision might come down to one game. Story, unlocked and free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
With 1 more loss, Rangers could be open for business ahead of MLB trade deadline (Gift Article)
The Rangers' Sunday game against the Astros is about as big as they come on deadline eve.
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Tarik Skubal addition takes anti-Dodger hysteria to new heights as MLB lockout looms. Column, unlocked and free to read: www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
Tarik Skubal addition takes anti-Dodger hysteria to new heights as MLB lockout looms (Gift Article)
No doubt, the Dodgers possess advantages. But they have also proven to be the industry standard in so many areas.
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What we’re hearing about the Tigers, Red Sox and more ahead of the MLB trade deadline (Gift Article)
As Tarik Skubal trade talk increases, the Tigers are set to promote top prospect Max Clark to the major-league roster.
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Fair Territory! *Skubal *Phillies drama *Angels-Rangers trade *Max Clark callup *Dodgers plans *Red Sox’s infield search *Streaking Padres *More YouTube: bit.ly/4bmDITP Apple: bit.ly/4wAb6Po Spotify: bit.ly/44Y0nCg