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Angels GM says Ohtani's 1-year deal 'step one'
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Thursday, 06 October 2022 17:59
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani has already agreed to a $30 million contract for 2023, his final campaign before free agency, and the club believes it has a shot to keep the two-way talent long term."I think it's step one," general manager Perry Minasian said of Ohtani's new deal. "Hopefully, there's more steps down the road. ... We love…
Everything you need for the MLB playoffs: Odds, strengths (and weaknesses) and how far all 12 teams will go
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Thursday, 06 October 2022 12:01
The 2022 MLB playoffs are here -- and for the first time there are 12 teams battling for World Series glory.With an extra round to begin the postseason and the possibility that this year's Fall Classic extends to a Game 7 on Nov. 5, it will be a very short October stay for some -- and quite possibly the latest…
'This is how I want my career to end': In magical final season, one last playoff push for Albert Pujols
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Thursday, 06 October 2022 04:52
THE 35-FOOT WALK from the on-deck circle to the batter's box at Busch Stadium has become habitual to Albert Pujols. He has made it more than 2,000 times throughout his career (4,000 if you count the old place). But something about it felt different on Sept. 2, when he was announced as a seventh-inning pinch-hitter in an otherwise nondescript game…
Royals oust Matheny hours after season ends
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Wednesday, 05 October 2022 21:09
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Manager Mike Matheny and pitching coach Cal Eldred were fired by the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday night, shortly after the struggling franchise finished the season 65-97 with a listless 9-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.The Royals had exercised their option on Matheny's contract for 2023 during spring training, when the club hoped it was turning…
Twins 1B Arraez tops Judge for AL batting crown
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Wednesday, 05 October 2022 18:05
CHICAGO -- Luis Arraez won the AL batting title, hitting a third-inning double after walking twice to finish the season at .316, and the Minnesota Twins rolled to a 10-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday.Arraez was all but assured of topping the Yankees' Aaron Judge for the batting crown when the day began. He removed any doubt…
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