The New York Times – Sports:
A two-run triple in the ninth gave Escobar the 11th cycle in Mets history, and the team’s first since 2012. The Mets have won three in a row.
Author: Scott Miller
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Mets Open West Coast Trip by Splitting Series With Dodgers
The New York Times – Sports:
Splitting a series with the high-spending Dodgers was a good start to the Mets’ West Coast trip. Dodging a few potential injuries was even better.
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With Jersey Retirement, Gil Hodges Connects the Dodgers and Mets Again
The New York Times – Sports:
A tense series between the N.L.’s best teams will pause to honor Gil Hodges, an icon for both franchises who is having his No. 14 jersey retired by Los Angeles.
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At Pride Night, Dodgers Embrace Glenn Burke, Who They Once Shunned
The New York Times – Sports:
At Pride Night, Los Angeles will celebrate the life of Glenn Burke, M.L.B.’s first openly gay player. His family will be there hoping the honor makes Burke “partially whole.”
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Amid Gun Violence, Giants’ Gabe Kapler Will Not Stand for Anthem
The New York Times – Sports:
San Francisco’s Gabe Kapler says he will not take the field during the national anthem “until I feel better about the direction of our country.”
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Manny Machado Brings Chess (and Hits) to the Padres
The New York Times – Sports:
Manny Machado of the San Diego Padres is the hottest hitter in baseball, and he is coming for your Queen.
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How Freddie Freeman and Kenley Jansen Switched Teams
The New York Times – Sports:
In a series between N.L. heavyweights, Freddie Freeman will be in Dodger blue and Kenley Jansen will close for the Braves. Two months ago that idea seemed impossible.
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Dodgers Pull Clayton Kershaw During Perfect Game
The New York Times – Sports:
Not wanting to risk injuring his aging ace, Manager Dave Roberts pulled Clayton Kershaw. He had thrown only 80 pitches.
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Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon Return for Angels
The New York Times – Sports:
Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon are back on the field for the Angels, and Justin Verlander is expected back for the Astros. All are hoping their health issues are behind them.