The first regular season games played in North America’s largest city were a rousing success, with players and fans raving about the experience. M.L.B. will be back.
Category: Machado, Manny
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Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres Adjust Expectations
The New York Times – Sports:A roster that boasts 37 All-Star selections has one of Major League Baseball’s highest payrolls. It comes with loads of enthusiasm, and expectations to match.
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MLB 2023 Preview: Pitch Clock and Other New Rules Aim to Speed Game Up
The New York Times – Sports:With three major rule changes this season, Major League Baseball will try to reinvent itself while looking to the game’s past for inspiration.
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World Baseball Classic: Nelson Cruz Is Dominican Republic’s General Manager
The New York Times – Sports:Serving as general manager in addition to his hitting duties, Nelson Cruz assembled one of the best baseball lineups in recent memory for the World Baseball Classic.
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Sustainable? Manny Machado and Padres Agree on $350 Million Contract
The New York Times – Sports:Amid doubt that San Diego could maintain its enormous payroll, the team gave Manny Machado a $350 million extension. “There is a risk in doing nothing, too.”
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Manny Machado Gets First Violation of MLB’s Pitch Clock
The New York Times – Sports:Manny Machado was issued a strike for not being ready in the batter’s box as baseball got its first look at a sped-up game.
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Paul Goldschmidt of St. Louis Cardinals Wins NL MVP Award
The New York Times – Sports:Goldschmidt, a first baseman for St. Louis, flirted with the triple crown and beat out San Diego’s Manny Machado and his fellow Cardinal Nolan Arenado for the award.
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NLCS: Mike Clevinger and Padres Are Overwhelmed in Philadelphia
The New York Times – Sports:“This is probably one of the worst days of my life,” said San Diego’s starter, Mike Clevinger. “That sums it up.”
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NLCS: Philadelphia Embraces Bryce Harper as Leader of Phillies
The New York Times – Sports:Bryce Harper is on a roll for the Phillies, and is deeper into the playoffs than he has ever been. The bond between him and his team’s home city continues to deepen.
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NLDS: Padres Beat Dodgers in San Diego to Take 2-1 Series Lead
The New York Times – Sports:A sellout crowd at Petco Park welcomed playoff baseball back to San Diego and the fans were rewarded with a win that put the Padres one win away from the N.L.C.S.
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Padres Even Division Series With Dodgers in Game 2
The New York Times – Sports:Slick defensive plays, timely hitting, terrific bullpen work and a goose that didn’t want to leave highlighted a crucial road win for San Diego.