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Why the home run chases of today are different from the late '90s and early 2000s

For many baseball fans, the excitement over Aaron Judge, Albert Pujols and the milestones they've been chasing has evoked bittersweet memories of the home run chases of baseball's "steroid era."

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Cardinals' Albert Pujols hits 700th home run, becoming 4th player to reach the mark

Playing the final days of his last big league season, the 42-year-old Pujols joined Barry Bonds (762 homers), Hank Aaron (755) and Babe Ruth (714) in one of baseball's most exclusive clubs.

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700! With two homers in LA, Cardinals great Albert Pujols launches himself into exclusive club.

LOS ANGELES — With one swing, that familiar snap of his shoulders, and the signature glare as a baseball vanishes in the distance, Cardinals great Albert Pujols launched himself into one of the most exclusive clubs in baseball.

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The Undeniable Thrill of Waiting for Aaron Judge to Hit 62

I’ve never experienced anything like the atmosphere at Yankee Stadium the last three nights. The Yankees won all three games, the first on a walk-off grand slam and the third via a walk-off RBI single in the 10th inning to clinch a playoff berth. Yet, all of that felt secondary…

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Rejuvenated Albert Pujols brings his chase for 700 home runs to Dodger Stadium

SAN DIEGO — When the bat of Albert Pujols caught fire in early August, and it appeared the St. Louis Cardinals slugger would make an improbable 11th-hour run to 700 homers, Mark McGwire began tracking his long-ago teammate through the MLB app and tuning into as many Pujols plate appearances…

Los Angeles Times

Belmont line up for an incredible 30th straight grand final appearance in Newcastle baseball

They play three-time defending premiers Toronto.

Newcastle Herald

Plenty of blame to go around for White Sox’ calamity of a season

The White Sox played the Cleveland Guardians Thursday in a game that didn’t matter. You could feel it in the clubhouse, on the field and in the crisp autumn air that re-introduced itself to Guaranteed Rate Field.

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Mariners avoid getting swept with 9-5 comeback win over A’s

OAKLAND, Calif. — With his star center fielder in the training room having been with an aching lower back and his starting pitcher, who is one of the best in baseball at throwing strikes, unable to find the strike zone and allowing the Oakland A’s to turn Seattle’s three-run lead…

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The Minor Leaguers Who Sprung a Union on MLB

Players were already fuming over their treatment. Enter a motley crew of career minor leaguers with a plan.

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Scott Fowler: Charlie Scott on racism, trailblazing, Dean Smith and why he chose UNC

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Charlie Scott, this week’s star of the “Sports Legends of the Carolinas” series, was the first Black basketball player on scholarship at the University of North Carolina. In many ways, he was the Tar Heels’ version of baseball player Jackie Robinson, dealing with the racism inherent in…

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Phillies ride Matt Vierling’s 5-for-5 night to end five-game losing streak in 10 innings, 4-3

PHILADELPHIA -- A big reason — perhaps the biggest reason — why the Phillies are within reach of meaningful baseball in October is because of their depth. Unsung heroes have stepped up in the unlikeliest of moments, and it’s happened all season long. Rookie shortstop Bryson Stott, five-foot-ten backup catcher…

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Red Sox rookie starter Connor Seabold still not sharp in 5-1 loss to Reds

September baseball isn’t looking much different than summer baseball for the 2022 Red Sox.

Boston Herald

St. Louis Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols 'chases' baseball history: 700 home runs

The 42-year-old is in his final Major League season and is hoping to join three baseball legends in reaching 700 home runs. Only Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron and Barry Bonds have done it. Pujols has 698.

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Royals Fire Longtime Executive Dayton Moore

Kansas City is cutting ties with its president of baseball operations, who was with the club since 2006.

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Dayton Moore is out as Royals’ president of baseball operations

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Dayton Moore Era is over in Kansas City.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Aaron Judge is the AL MVP and you’re just being silly if you think otherwise

This really shouldn't even be up for debate.

Los Angeles Times

Bill Plaschke: Maury Wills stole Dodger fans' hearts. Changed the game. Not enough for Hall of Fame.

LOS ANGELES — He stole bases. He stole championships. He stole a city's heart.

Chicago Sun-Times

The White Sox have one last chance to save their season? It's probably not going to go well

The Sox’ 2022 theme has been believing in the invisible while failing to embody anything resembling a good baseball team.

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The Orange County Register

Dodgers rally for 5 runs in 8th inning to win opener of doubleheader

LOS ANGELES — With nearly all of the drama drained from the Dodgers’ regular season, much of what remains is backwash from last winter’s lockout – a five-game series against the Arizona Diamondbacks including Tuesday’s doubleheader and a six-game series against the Colorado Rockies to come, the product of baseball’s…

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Two of baseball's biggest stars are closing in on major home run marks

The Yankees' Aaron Judge and the Cardinals' Albert Pujols are each closing in on a major home run milestone, bringing life to every at-bat as their teams near the end of the regular season.

Los Angeles Times

Maury Wills, legendary base stealer for Dodgers, dies at 89

LOS ANGELES — Maury Wills, who worked hard to achieve stardom with the Los Angeles Dodgers, then worked just as hard to regain dignity and standing within baseball through sobriety, has died, the team announced Tuesday.

Liverpool Echo

Man walking dog in park attacked with baseball bat and stabbed

He was attacked by a gang in broad daylight

Sports Illustrated

The Yankees Are Built for a Deep Playoff Run

Too many strikeouts? Too reliant on home runs? No matter. This is Aaron Boone’s best team to win in the postseason.

Tribune News Service

Tyler Alexander flirts with a no-hitter as Tigers blitz Orioles, 11-0

BALTIMORE — The rather sudden hiring of Scott Harris as president of baseball operations wasn't the only plot twist Monday night.

Tribune News Service

Tigers to hire Giants' GM Scott Harris as president of baseball operations

BALTIMORE — The Tigers have their new boss.

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