Searching for a Closer, Yankees Acquire Andrew Miller
By DAVID WALDSTEIN
Miller, 29, spent last season with the Boston Red Sox and the Baltimore Orioles, finishing with a 2.02 earned run average over all.
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Didi Gregorius has a career .243 batting average in 191 games over three seasons with Cincinnati and Arizona, and a .313 on-base percentage.
The recently acquired Didi Gregorius, who was expected to take over at shortstop for the retired Yankees star Derek Jeter, mirrors the 20-year veteran in competitiveness and temperament.
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In Hall Vote, Tainted Candidates And Split Tickets
By TYLER KEPNER
The only question that matters in Monday’s vote for the Baseball Hall of Fame is whether each candidate belongs in Cooperstown, but that is complicated by voting limits for the selection committee.
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By RICHARD SANDOMIR
With the impending departure of Commissioner Bud Selig, Major League Baseball revamped its front office on Thursday.
Braves Sign Nick Markakis
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Markakis, a free-agent outfielder, agreed with Atlanta to a four-year contract.
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After a Season of Pushing to Return, Mets’ Matt Harvey Details a Patient Plan for 2015
By ZACH SCHONBRUN
Harvey admitted he had been “stubborn” for pushing the front office to allow him to return by the end of last season, and seemed receptive to the idea of an innings limit in 2015.
A Longtime Umpire Says He Is Gay
By JOHN BRANCH
The longtime Major League Baseball umpire Dale Scott, 55, became the latest sports figure to announce that he is gay.
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A Powerful Boost for a Playoff Quest
By TYLER KEPNER
The Mariners, chasing their first playoff appearance since 2001, took a step toward firming up their right-handed hitting by reaching a four-year deal with Nelson Cruz, an official confirmed.
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Torii Hunter Returns to Twins
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Drug Testing Increases
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Athletics Trade Third Baseman to Blue Jays for Four Players
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Loyal to the Royals, Hoping for a Renaissance
By TYLER KEPNER
The Kansas City Royals entered September clinging to first place in the A.L. Central and aiming for their first playoff spot since they won it all in 1985. Will their patience finally be rewarded?
Speedy Pitches, Not Recoveries, in a League of Rising Scars
By TYLER KEPNER
Success, and the health required to sustain it, can be fleeting, especially for pitchers in the major leagues who undergo Tommy John surgery.
Now Pitchers Have the Power
By TYLER KEPNER
At the midpoint of the major league season, teams are putting up anemic offensive numbers not seen in at least a generation.
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In a .338 Lifetime Average, Every Day Counted
By TYLER KEPNER
Tony Gwynn, who died of cancer, said proudly that he learned something new at the ballpark every day, a simple, powerful lesson in a sport with a punishing schedule.
Bespoke Bats Are Must-Have Accessories for Picky Hitters
By ZACH SCHONBRUN
Boutique bat companies specializing in custom products have attracted major league players by responding quickly to their requests.
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Pirates’ Gamble Produces a Star
By TYLER KEPNER
After a carefully crafted trip from prospect to professional, the 22-year-old right fielder Gregory Polanco has become the Pirates’ latest star rookie.
Who’s on Third? In Baseball’s Shifting Defenses, Maybe Nobody
By DAVID WALDSTEIN
Major league teams are embracing the shift on defense as never before, and it is radically reshaping how the infield looks and plays.
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Highlights and Milestones: Derek Jeter
The longtime Yankees shortstop is in his 20th and final season. His many milestones and career highlights are compiled here with related video, and articles and photos from the Times archive.
Up Close on Baseball’s Borders
By TOM GIRATIKANON, JOSH KATZ, DAVID LEONHARDT and KEVIN QUEALY
Data released by Facebook offers a look at the geography of baseball fandom, ZIP code by ZIP code.
Laughter Amid the Tears — A Cubs Quiz
By BARRY BEARAK
With the Cubs heading to the Bronx to play the Yankees — a rare event — it’s a good time to bone up on some Cubs lore with this quiz.
Photos: Baseball, Anyone? Anyone?
By THE NEW YORK TIMES
Attendance at ballparks can be spotty this time of year because of the weather, but the first week and a half of the 2014 season has produced some bleak scenes.
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