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NEWS ABOUT: Mark Teixeira

Mark Teixeira stories: 16 news summaries
JOE POSNANSKI

Yankees' Bank Finally Defeats the System

We're all tired of talking about NY payroll, but it stifles baseball hope

Nov 5, 09 10:12 PM CST
(Newser) - Yes, writing about the New York Yankees’ ginormous payroll is “like writing about the heat in Phoenix. We all know it’s there, and we don’t really want to talk about it anymore,” Joe Ponanski says in what he admits is a “screed.” And though... More »

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New York Yankees • Alex Rodriguez • Johnny Damon • Mark Teixeira • payrolls • AJ Burnett • baseball playoffs • baseball • hope • CC Sabathia • 2009 World Series • Joe Posnanski

WORLD SERIES

 Phillies Survive, Force Game 6 

Philadelphia jumps on Burnett early, holds off late threat

Nov 2, 09 10:27 PM CST
(Newser) - The Philadelphia Phillies kept their title defense alive tonight, jumping on New York Yankees starter AJ Burnett early then hanging on late for an 8-6 victory in Game 5 of the World Series. The Phillies trail 3-2 in the best-of-seven matchup, and head back to New York for Game 6... More »

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Philadelphia Phillies • New York Yankees • Mark Teixeira • Chase Utley • AJ Burnett • Ryan Madson • 2009 World Series

WORLD SERIES

 Yankees Win 3-1, Pull Even 

New York finds just enough offense against Phillies' Martinez

Oct 29, 09 10:27 PM CDT
(Newser) - Hideki Matsui’s sixth-inning home run off old pal Pedro Martinez held up as the winning run as the New York Yankees pulled even in the World Series with a 3-1 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. The Yankees overcame an early 1-0 deficit on solo shots by Mark Teixeira and... More »

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Philadelphia Phillies • Boston Red Sox • New York Mets • New York Yankees • Jorge Posada • Hideki Matsui • Mark Teixeira • Pedro Martinez • 2009 World Series

(Newser) - Major League Baseball will honor the 70th anniversary of Lou Gehrig’s “luckiest man” retirement speech tomorrow, part of a campaign against the disease that now bears his name, the Newark Star-Ledger reports. “It’s one of the great moments in American sports and, arguably, American popular culture,... More »

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MLB • New York Yankees • Lou Gehrig • Lou Gehrig's disease • Mark Teixeira • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis • Fourth of July • Independence Day • Gary Cooper • The Pride of the Yankees

ANALYSIS

Believe It or Not, Baseball Offers Frugal Lessons 

Sport re-evaluates its pay structure

Mar 11, 09 8:38 PM CDT
(Newser) - Looking at baseball, you’d think the country wasn’t in a recession—clubs are charging exorbitant ticket prices and shelling out tens of millions of dollars on top free agents. Will the bubble ever collapse? Probably not, writes Nate Silver for Esquire. MLB is, after all, a legally protected... More »

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MLB • New York Yankees • Mark Teixeira • contract • free agency • free agent signings • baseball • free agent • financial crisis • CC Sabathia

OPINION

Yankees Take Scorn for
(Gasp!) Spending Money

Yankees Are Doing There Job, Filling Stadiums, In It To WIn

Jan 15, 09 7:56 PM CST
(Newser) - Given the reaction to the Yankees' deep-pocketed acquisition of three big-name players, it's easy to assume the team is nothing less than evil personified, writes Sean Collins in Spiked. But set aside for the moment that the moves are actually a wise investment for a team that's building a new... More »

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New York Yankees • Yankee Stadium • recession • Mark Teixeira • AJ Burnett • baseball • Tampa Bay Rays • CC Sabathia

Yankees Land Big Prize Teixeira: 8 Years, $180M

New York swoops in to keep first baseman away from rival Red Sox

Dec 23, 08 4:18 PM CST
(Newser) - The New York Yankees snatched the off-season’s biggest remaining free-agent prize away from their rivals today, agreeing with first baseman Mark Teixeira on an 8-year contract worth about $180 million, the Post reports. The Boston Red Sox were thought to have had the inside track on the 28-year-old switch-hitter,... More »

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Boston Red Sox • New York Yankees • Baltimore Orioles • Mark Teixeira • Washington Nationals • AJ Burnett • CC Sabathia

 Angels Land Slugger Teixeira 

American League's best send infielder Kotchman, minor leaguer to Atlanta

Jul 29, 08 5:40 PM CDT
(AP) - The Los Angeles Angels acquired slugging first baseman Mark Teixeira from the Atlanta Braves today, a trade that further bolsters the team with the best record in the major leagues. The Angels—who entered tonight's games with a whopping 11½-game lead in the American League West and are clearly... More »

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Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim • Atlanta Braves • trade • Mark Teixeira • Casey Kotchman • trade deadline

(Newser) - Mark Kotsay knocked in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning with a two-out RBI double, and the Atlanta Braves edged the Oakland Athletics 3-2 Friday night for their eighth straight home victory. The loss was a season-high fourth in a row for the A's, who have dropped six of... More »

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Oakland Athletics • MLB • Atlanta Braves • Mark Teixeira • Brian McCann • baseball • Chipper Jones • Jeff Francoeur • Mark Kotsay • Manny Acosta • Alan Embree

Braves' Road Woes Continue

May 10, 08 9:42 PM CDT
(Newser) - Tom Gorzelanny shook off Mark Teixeira's two-run homer in the first inning to shut out Atlanta during the rest of his 7 1-3 innings, Jason Bay homered and the Pittsburgh Pirates extended the Braves' road woes with a 5-2 victory tonight. Gorzelanny (3-3), skipped over for a start because of... More »

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MLB • Atlanta Braves • Pittsburgh Pirates • National League • Mark Teixeira • Tom Gorzelanny • baseball • Jason Bay • Chuck James

 Jurrjens Sharp for
 7 Innings to Help
 Braves Sweep Dodgers

As Braves beat Los Angeles 6-1

Apr 20, 08 6:32 PM CDT
(Newser) - Jair Jurrjens pitched three-hit ball for seven innings, Mark Teixeira homered and the Atlanta Braves beat Los Angeles 6-1 Sunday for their first sweep of the Dodgers in eight years. The Braves gave up a total of only three runs in defeating the Dodgers three times. Atlanta's last sweep over... More »

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MLB • Atlanta Braves • Los Angeles Dodgers • Mark Teixeira • Jair Jurrjens • baseball • Chipper Jones

Braves Beat Dodgers for 3rd Straight Win 

James returns from minors to pick up his first victory

Apr 19, 08 7:26 PM CDT
(Newser) - Chuck James did a good impression of Tom Glavine. Just hours after coming back from the minors, James allowed one run in five innings and the Atlanta bullpen shut down the Dodgers, leading the Braves past Los Angeles 4-1 today for their third straight victory. Mark Teixeira's two-run single highlighted... More »

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MLB • Andruw Jones • Atlanta Braves • Los Angeles Dodgers • Mark Teixeira • baseball • Chuck James • Tom Glavine.

 Smoltz, Teixeira Lift
 Braves Past Mets 

Atlanta relievers combine to make lead hold up

Apr 6, 08 6:29 PM CDT
(Newser) - Johan Santana was sharp. The New York Mets just couldn't do much against John Smoltz and the Braves bullpen. Smoltz pitched five scoreless innings in his season debut and Atlanta beat New York 3-1 on Sunday to complete a two-game sweep of the rain-shortened series. Santana (0-1) gave up only... More »

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MLB • Atlanta Braves • John Smoltz • Aaron Heilman • Mark Teixeira • Johan Santana • baseball • Peter Moylan • Blaine Boyer • Rafael Soriano • Will Ohman

Teixeira Has Brave New Start

Atlanta's acquisition collects three-run homer, 4 RBIs in 12-3 rout of Houston

Aug 2, 07 5:08 AM CDT
(Newser) - Slugger Mark Teixeira was a smash in his first Atlanta performance last night, chalking up a three-run blast to lead the Braves to a 12-3 win over Houston. Teixeira, whom Atlanta nabbed in a multi-player deal with Texas this week, was 1-4 with a walk and 4 RBIs, an inaugural... More »

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MLB • Texas Rangers • Houston Astros • Atlanta Braves • Mark Teixeira • Ron Mahay • Octavio Dotel • Buddy Carlyle

Yanks Deal Proctor to Dodgers

NY picks up much-needed backup infielder in Betemit

Aug 1, 07 6:58 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Yankees dealt reliever Scott Proctor to the Dodgers yesterday, in exchange for infielder Wilson Betemit. Proctor, who will likely be replaced by minor-league righty Edwar Ramirez, had struggled in the Bronx, giving up four home runs in his last six outings. The Yanks are hoping to add depth to... More »

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MLB • Kansas City Royals • New York Mets • New York Yankees • Atlanta Braves • Los Angeles Dodgers • Mark Teixeira • Scott Proctor • Wilson Betemit • Bronx • Edwar Ramirez • Ocavio Dotel • Kyle Davies • baseball • sports trade

Exit Texas for Teixeira?

Rangers 1B to be shipped to Atlanta for prospects in mid-season's biggest move

Jul 31, 07 4:57 AM CDT
(Newser) - The Braves are close to a deal with the Rangers for slugger Mark Teixeira, who will correct a power outage at first base. The Rangers will receive a handful of prospects, including majors-ready catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia. With Brian McCann installed long-term behind the plate, the Braves could afford to lose... More »

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MLB • Texas Rangers • Atlanta Braves • Mark Teixeira • Jarrod Saltalamacchia • Brian McCann • Craig Wilson • Scott Thorman

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