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MIKE FITZPATRICK

MIKE FITZPATRICK

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Stanton hits his 400th home run to lead Cole and the Yankees to a 5-1 victory over the Tigers

Giancarlo Stanton smashed his 400th home run, Gerrit Cole burnished his Cy Young Award credentials and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 5-1 on Tuesday night. DJ LeMahieu hit his second leadoff homer in four games and Gleyber Torres had a two-run double for the last-place Yankees (69-69), who have won four straight and seven of eight to get back to .500 for the first time since Aug. 15. Stanton’s two-run homer off reliever José Cisnero broke a 1-all tie in the sixth inning. The slugger reached 400 homers in 1,520 career games —

Stanton hits his 400th home run to lead Cole and the Yankees to a 5-1 victory over the Tigers
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Mets and Yankees wrap up nightmare New York seasons and head into uncertain winter

For the first time in nine years, baseball’s postseason won’t include a New York team

Mets and Yankees wrap up nightmare New York seasons and head into uncertain winter
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New York Mets hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as manager, AP source says

The New York Mets are hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as their manager, according to a person familiar with the decision

New York Mets hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as manager, AP source says
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Ohtani and Texas teammates Seager, Semien are AL MVP finalists. NL trio is Acuña, Betts, Freeman

Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for the AL MVP award, along with teammates Corey Seager and Marcus Semien of the World Series champion Texas Rangers

Ohtani and Texas teammates Seager, Semien are AL MVP finalists. NL trio is Acuña, Betts, Freeman
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Gerrit Cole a unanimous winner of his 1st AL Cy Young Award. Blake Snell takes the NL prize

Gerrit Cole was a unanimous winner of his first American League Cy Young Award, and Blake Snell took the NL honor in becoming the seventh hurler to earn baseball’s top pitching prize in both leagues

Gerrit Cole a unanimous winner of his 1st AL Cy Young Award. Blake Snell takes the NL prize
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Bud Harrelson, scrappy Mets shortstop who once fought Pete Rose, dies at 79

Bud Harrelson, the scrappy and sure-handed shortstop who fought Pete Rose on the field during a playoff game and helped the New York Mets win an astonishing championship, died early Thursday morning

Bud Harrelson, scrappy Mets shortstop who once fought Pete Rose, dies at 79
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No. 1 UConn wins 10th straight, beats St. John's 77-64 at MSG without injured Alex Karaban

Cam Spencer had 23 points, freshman Stephon Castle scored a season-best 21 and top-ranked UConn pulled away from St. John’s for a 77-64 victory at Madison Square Garden

No. 1 UConn wins 10th straight, beats St. John's 77-64 at MSG without injured Alex Karaban
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Pitino: NCAA enforcement arm `a joke' that's `of no value anymore' and `should be disbanded'

With legal disputes escalating over the use of name, image and likeness compensation in the recruitment of college athletes, Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino believes it’s time for the NCAA to stand down when it comes to policing member schools

Pitino: NCAA enforcement arm `a joke' that's `of no value anymore' and `should be disbanded'
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St. John's beats No. 15 Creighton 80-66 at MSG for biggest win under Pitino

Daniss Jenkins scored a season-high 27 points and St. John’s beat No. 15 Creighton 80-66 for its biggest victory under Hall of Fame coach Rick Pitino

St. John's beats No. 15 Creighton 80-66 at MSG for biggest win under Pitino
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Providence boosts NCAA bid with 78-73 win over No. 8 Creighton in Big East quarterfinal

Devin Carter had 22 points and 11 rebounds as Providence secured a huge victory for its postseason resume, holding off No. 8 Creighton 78-73 in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals

Providence boosts NCAA bid with 78-73 win over No. 8 Creighton in Big East quarterfinal
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Newton leads No. 2 UConn past St. John's 95-90 and into first Big East title game since 2011

Tristen Newton had 25 points and nine assists as No. 2 UConn advanced to the Big East championship game with a rollicking 95-90 victory over St. John’s at Madison Square Garden

Newton leads No. 2 UConn past St. John's 95-90 and into first Big East title game since 2011
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March Madness: Langborg lights it up in OT as Northwestern beats Florida Atlantic 77-65 in East

Ryan Langborg scored 12 of his career-high 27 points in overtime, and ninth-seeded Northwestern finally put away No. 8 seed Florida Atlantic 77-65 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

March Madness: Langborg lights it up in OT as Northwestern beats Florida Atlantic 77-65 in East
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Top seed UConn steamrolls into Sweet 16 with 75-58 win over Northwestern in East Region

Donovan Clingan, Tristen Newton and top overall seed UConn overwhelmed an undermanned Northwestern team 75-58 to sail into the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament

Top seed UConn steamrolls into Sweet 16 with 75-58 win over Northwestern in East Region
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Phillies-Braves and Brewers-Mets openers postponed a day to Friday due to rainy forecast

Baseball season openers in New York and Philadelphia have been postponed a day until Friday because of rainy forecasts in both cities

Phillies-Braves and Brewers-Mets openers postponed a day to Friday due to rainy forecast
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McNeil and Hoskins get heated after hard slide in Brewers-Mets opener

Tempers flared during the season opener at Citi Field when Milwaukee Brewers newcomer Rhys Hoskins slid hard into New York Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil on a potential double-play ball

McNeil and Hoskins get heated after hard slide in Brewers-Mets opener
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Charlie Morton just reached 2,000 innings at age 40. How has he lasted when so many pitchers don't?

Charlie Morton just surpassed 2,000 career innings during another win for the Atlanta Braves

Charlie Morton just reached 2,000 innings at age 40. How has he lasted when so many pitchers don't?
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Giants overcome 3rd straight 4-run deficit on the road, hold off reeling Mets 8-7

Patrick Bailey hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning, Gold Glove third baseman Matt Chapman saved San Francisco with a defensive gem and the Giants came back from another big deficit to beat the staggering New York Mets 8-7

Giants overcome 3rd straight 4-run deficit on the road, hold off reeling Mets 8-7
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Giant comebacks: San Francisco is 2nd team since 1900 to erase 3 straight 4-run deficits on road

That’s three Giant comebacks in a row — all on the road

Giant comebacks: San Francisco is 2nd team since 1900 to erase 3 straight 4-run deficits on road
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Scorned umpire Ángel Hernández, who unsuccessfully sued MLB for racial discrimination, retires

Longtime umpire Ángel Hernández, who unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination, is retiring immediately

Scorned umpire Ángel Hernández, who unsuccessfully sued MLB for racial discrimination, retires
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Ohtani and Smith power Dodgers past reeling Mets 10-3 for 3-game sweep

Shohei Ohtani homered and drove in three runs, Will Smith went deep twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the frustrated New York Mets with a 10-3 victory

Ohtani and Smith power Dodgers past reeling Mets 10-3 for 3-game sweep
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Mets to cut Jorge López after reliever throws glove into stands following ejection

Jorge López will be cut by the struggling New York Mets after the reliever threw his glove into the stands following his ejection from a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field

Mets to cut Jorge López after reliever throws glove into stands following ejection
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Yankees slugger Juan Soto exits game with left forearm discomfort, will undergo imaging Friday

Yankees slugger Juan Soto was removed from a game against the Minnesota Twins with left forearm discomfort

Yankees slugger Juan Soto exits game with left forearm discomfort, will undergo imaging Friday
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gives 3B Kiké Hernández a pass on fielding error during TV interview

During his playing days, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says, he would not have volunteered to be interviewed on live television in the middle of a major league game

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gives 3B Kiké Hernández a pass on fielding error during TV interview
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Teoscar Hernández powers Dodgers to 11-3 win over Yankees

Teoscar Hernández homered twice and drove in six runs, including a grand slam that helped power the Los Angeles Dodgers past the New York Yankees 11-3 for their second consecutive victory in this marquee matchup

Teoscar Hernández powers Dodgers to 11-3 win over Yankees
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MLB umpire Pat Hoberg appealing discipline following sports betting investigation

Major League Baseball plans to discipline umpire Pat Hoberg following an investigation into a potential violation of sports gambling policies

MLB umpire Pat Hoberg appealing discipline following sports betting investigation

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