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Joe DePugh, Pitcher Who Inspired Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Glory Days,’ Dead at 75

A gifted athlete, he gave a clumsy teenage Bruce Springsteen his first nickname, Saddie. Years later, the Boss returned the favor, memorializing him in a song.

By Michael S. Rosenwald

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How ‘Moneyball’ and ‘Sugar’ Altered the Baseball Movie

Two contemporary films reimagined the stories we tell about the sport.

By Robert Daniels

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Japan Reaches Peak Shohei Ohtani as Dodgers and Cubs Open MLB Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers star is a marketer’s dream — both a sports icon and national hero in Japan. Ohtani has about 20 active sponsorship deals at any time.

By Ken Belson

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Tiny Love Stories: ‘The Wrong Parent Died’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.

By Brian Rea