The New York Times – Sports:
M.L.B. will retain San Diego’s broadcast team and will offer in-market streaming with no blackouts after Bally Sports failed to meet its financial commitments.
Author: Benjamin Hoffman
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Succession Finale: Was MLB’s Bill Wambsganss a Spoiler?
The New York Times – Sports:
In the HBO series finale, Tom Wambsgans beat out three competitors at once, just like the Cleveland second baseman who turned the only unassisted triple play in World Series history.
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Oakland Athletics Close In on Las Vegas Stadium Deal
The New York Times – Sports:
From faking a rainout at a World Series game to a possum in a television booth, the Athletics have rarely been happy at home. Will Las Vegas be the answer?
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Dodgers Reinvite Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to Pride Night
The New York Times – Sports:
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence have been reinstated to this year’s festivities and will receive a Community Hero Award.
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Mark Vientos Called Up by Mets as Team Seeks Offense
The New York Times – Sports:
Mark Vientos, a slugging infielder, will be asked to provide some pop for a team that has struggled despite a high payroll.
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What We Learned Through a Quarter of the M.L.B. Season
The New York Times – Sports:
The Mets have struggled (but may be fine), stolen bases are cool again (but runners, beware), and it’s too early to judge (most of) the off-season’s free-agent signings.
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Luis Arraez of Miami Marlins Is Flirting With .400
The New York Times – Sports:
Luis Arraez of the Miami Marlins is hitting nearly .400 despite having one of the game’s softest swings. He could become the third player with a batting title in each league.
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Justin Verlander’s Return Bolsters Mets Even With a Loss
The New York Times – Sports:
Justin Verlander was far from perfect in his first start of the season, but in a tough year for Mets and Yankees starters, he provided some hope that there’ll be better things to come.
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Rob Manfred Says Athletics Have Work to Do on Las Vegas Deal
The New York Times – Sports:
Rob Manfred expressed enthusiasm for the Athletics’ hopes of finally getting a stadium deal in Las Vegas, but said Oakland was not entirely out of the picture.