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Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Dodgers put finishing touches on historic regular season with 111th win — The Dodgers' win total ties the 1954 Cleveland Indians for the fourth-most in MLB history, and they led the majors both in runs scored and fewest runs allowed — LOS ANGELES — The 2022 season began with hyperbole …
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Los Angeles Times, SGV Tribune and MLB Baseball News …
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Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Jeff McNeil's .326 batting average edges Freddie Freeman by just a point — With Jeff McNeil leading the National League and the entire league with a .326 average, the Mets opted not to play their infielder/outfielder, instead letting him rest ahead of the postseason matchup against the San Diego Padres.
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New Jersey Online
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Starling Marte takes step toward recovery ahead of Mets' Wild Card Series — Starling Marte took ground balls and played catch Wednesday afternoon at Citi Field. It could be a positive indicator that the injured outfielder will be available for the start of the MLB Playoffs on Friday, or there could be nothing to read into it.
Abbey Mastracco / New York Daily News:
Francisco Alvarez makes his case for the postseason roster — The Mets' top prospect and one of the highest ranked in baseball is billed as a power-hitting catcher, quite possibly one of the best since Mike Piazza. — After failing to get in a hit in his first three big league games …
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Aaron Judge gets first day off in two months, Aaron Boone finalizing playoff roster — ARLINGTON — Aaron Judge could finally rest Wednesday. After hitting his historic 62nd home run Tuesday night and pretty much eliminated from the batting title race, the Yankees slugger …
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Anthony McCarron / New York Daily News:
What makes Aaron Judge special? MLB's top sluggers weigh in as Yankee great chases history
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Orange County Register
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Aaron Judge comes through with homer No. 62 on an unforgettable night in Texas
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Houston Chronicle, MLB Baseball News … and New Jersey Online
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Gerrit Cole records nine punchouts in 3-2 loss, now holds Yankees single-season record with 257 strikeouts
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Mercury News and Orange County Register
Marly Rivera / ESPN:
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge launches 62nd home run, sets AL single-season record
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Union-News, New Jersey Online and MLB Baseball News …
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
The road to 62: How Aaron Judge made home run history in 2022
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Pinstripe Alley and New Jersey Online
Kristie Ackert / New York Daily News:
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge mashes 62nd homer to break AL single-season record
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Denver Post, Orange County Register, Sports Illustrated, MLB - The Athletic and CBS News
Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Aaron Judge hits 62nd home run, breaking Roger Maris' American League and Yankees record
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MLB Baseball News …
Chris Perkins / Sun-Sentinel:
Dolphins' running game is a mess; Mike McDaniel says improvement starts with his play-calling — MIAMI GARDENS — All eyes will be on quarterback Teddy Bridgewater when the Dolphins visit the New York Jets this Sunday. — But the focus should be elsewhere. — The focus should be on getting the running game going.
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Denver Post
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Antwan Staley / New York Daily News:
Jets looking to change recent home misfortunes against Dolphins — Both of the Jets' two victories this season have come away from MetLife Stadium. — Gang Green is looking to change that Sunday against the Miami Dolphins. — The Jets lost their first two home games against the Ravens and Bengals …
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New Jersey Online and Orange County Register
Jonas Shaffer / Baltimore Sun:
Ravens RB Gus Edwards has ‘good start’ in return to practice; WR Rashod Bateman absent — Ravens running back Gus Edwards practiced Wednesday for the first time in over a year, taking another step forward in his recovery from a season-ending knee injury. — Edwards, who started the season …
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Mercury News
The Athletic:
Draymond Green potentially facing discipline after altercation with Poole — There was a physical altercation at the practice Wednesday morning that has the team seriously considering disciplinary action toward , sources with knowledge of the incident told The Athletic.
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Mercury News, Sports Illustrated, DraftKings Nation, New York Post and Bleacher Nation
Nathan Ruiz / Baltimore Sun:
GM Mike Elias reiterates plans to increase Orioles' payroll for 2023: ‘This team is officially in the fight’ — Mike Elias didn't get into specifics in his final media session of the year before Wednesday's season-ending doubleheader, but the Orioles' executive vice president …
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NBCSports.com, Orange County Register and Denver Post
Alden Gonzalez / ESPN:
‘This is how I want my career to end’: In magical final season, one last playoff push for Albert Pujols — THE 35-FOOT WALK from the on-deck circle to the batter's box at Busch Stadium has become habitual to Albert Pujols. He has made it more than 2,000 times throughout his career (4,000 if you count the old place).
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Sports Illustrated
David Schoenfield / ESPN:
The playoff field is set! Here's why this could be the greatest MLB postseason since ... well, maybe ever — The regular season is officially in the books (OK, maybe there is still a game or two trickling slowly to its finish as you read this) and the 2022 MLB playoffs are set to start Friday …
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NBCSports.com and The Good Phight
