Former Yankees star Mark Teixeira is running for Congress.

The once-slugging first baseman, who played in pinstripes from 2009 to 2016, is running as a Republican in Texas' 21st Congressional District, he said in a campaign announcement.

"As a lifelong conservative who loves this country, I’m running for Congress to fight for the principles that make Texas and America great," Teixeira said in the public message. "It takes teamwork to win — I’m ready to help defend President Trump’s America First agenda, Texas families, and individual liberty."

Teixeira, 45, is a native of Annapolis, Maryland, who also played for the Texas Rangers, Atlanta and the Los Angeles Angels. He signed as a free agent with the Yankees in 2009, and helped propel them to their most recent World Series title that sa

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