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Yankees Ban on Beards Could Complicate Free Agency

The Yankees have a longstanding policy banning beards and long hair. Some think it could be costing the team players.

By Scott Miller

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Ohtani’s Contract Goes Beyond Dollars and Sense

The Los Angeles Dodgers are betting $700 million that Shohei Ohtani can deliver championships and help increase revenue. But the economics of sports can be fickle.

By Ken Belson

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Peter Seidler, Big-Spending San Diego Padres Owner, Dies at 63

Under Seidler’s leadership, the team’s payroll grew to one of the largest in Major League Baseball.

By Jesus Jimenez

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Rangers-Diamondbacks World Series Ratings Are Lowest Ever

The five games averaged 9.1 million viewers, down from the previous low of 9.8 million in 2020.

By John Koblin