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A signs warns against swimming and fishing along a section of Proctor Creek in Atlanta, Thursday, April 13, 2017. Growing up, Mark Teixeira loved playing at a park near his home. Now, he's trying to bring those same opportunities to an impoverished area in his second home. Hopefully the retired baseball star will lead others to become eco-athletes, lending their considerable influence and financial power to one of the world's most pressing issues: preserving the environment. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Column: Former slugger Teixeira now focused on environment

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 2, 2016 file photo, New York Yankees' Mark Teixeira grounds out at bat against the Baltimore Orioles in the second inning of a baseball game, in New York. Teixeira will work as an ESPN analyst following his retirement as a player. ESPN said Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2017, it had reached a multiyear agreement with the three-time All-Star first baseman. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek, File)

Mark Teixeira joins ESPN as baseball analyst

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Baltimore Orioles pitcher Kevin Gausman, right, reacts as New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez rounds the bases with a home run during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, July 18, 2016, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Teixeira honored by Yankees before final major league game

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez singles off Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Steven Wright during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Saturday, March 5, 2016, in Tampa, Fla. Catching for Boston is Sandy Leon. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Teixeira hits game-winning slam, Yankees stun Red Sox 5-3

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' Troy Tulowitzki is out on the force out at second base as New York Yankees' Didi Gregorius turns the double play on Chris Colabello during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, April 12, 2016, in Toronto. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP)

Yanks shut out for 3rd straight game in 3-0 loss to Jays

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

New York Yankees' David Robertson looks over to first base after walking Minnesota Twins' Kurt Suzuki during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 1, 2014, in New York. Minnesota won 7-2. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

Robertson blows save, Hughes beats Yankees 7-2

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2) traps a ball hit by New York Yankees' Kelly Johnson for an RBI single during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, May 31, 2014, in New York. The Yankees won the game 3-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Correia even with Tanaka, then Twins slip to Yanks

By BEN WALKER - Associated Press

Yankees 1B Teixeira leaves with sore right wrist

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Yankees 1B Teixeira out of lineup 3rd game in row

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Yankees 1B Teixeira out of lineup with sore wrist

By R.B. FALLSTROM - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Brett Gardner (11) is congratulated by third base coach Rob Thompson as he rounds the bases after hitting home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 17, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)

Yankees hit 5 homers in 7-1 win over Pirates

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka (19) delivers in the first inning against the New York Mets in a baseball game in New York, Wednesday, May 14, 2014. (AP Photo/)

Tanaka tosses 4-hitter, Yankees beat Mets 4-0

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New York Mets starting pitcher Rafael Montero (50) delivers in the second inning against the New York Yankees in a baseball game in New York, Wednesday, May 14, 2014. (AP Photo/)

Montero drops debut as Tanaka blanks Mets 4-0

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Home plate umpire Mike Estabrook holds the ball as New York Yankees' Brett Gardner (11) reacts after striking out off of New York Mets pitcher Jenrry Mejia and leaving a runner on base in the eighth inning of an interleague baseball game at Yankee Stadium on Monday, May 12, 2014, in New York. The Mets won 9-7. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

Beltran hurt, banged-up Yankees lose 9-7 to Mets

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Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon, right, takes starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi (23) out of the game during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Saturday, May 3, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Odorizzi falters as Rays lose to Yanks 9-3

By RICK FREEMAN - Associated Press

New York Yankees' Masahiro Tanaka, of Japan, delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays Saturday, May 3, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Teixiera backs Tanaka as Yankees beat Rays 9-3

By RICK FREEMAN - Associated Press

Cano helps M’s win in return to Yankee Stadium

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New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira celebrates with third base coach Rob Thomson as he runs home from his solo home run in the seventh inning their baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, April 27, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Teixeira, Ellsbury help Yankees edge Angels 3-2

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Garrett Richards throws in the first inning their baseball game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, Sunday, April 27, 2014, in New York. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)

Richards holds down Yankees, but Angels lose 3-2

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press