The New York Times – Sports:
In his decades at The New Yorker, Roger Angell never lost sight of the fact that baseball players were just grown-ups who happened to have fascinating jobs.
Author: Tyler Kepner
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Byron Buxton of the Twins Is ‘the Best Player in the World’
The New York Times – Sports:
The Byron Buxton Experience is finally happening for the Minnesota Twins and the team could not be happier. A little caution along the way can’t hurt.
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On Baseball: Trevor Bauer Is Suspended for Two Years
The New York Times – Sports:
Bauer had said his unhappiness came from always striving for new goals. With a two-year suspension over sexual assault allegations, M.L.B. is moving on without him.
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Brandon Belt and the Giants Are Writing Their Own Rules
The New York Times – Sports:
Brandon Belt and Brandon Crawford are the old guard in San Francisco, but they have embraced Manager Gabe Kapler’s new-school approach — even if it irks opponents.
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Miguel Cabrera of Detroit Tigers Reaches 3,000 Hits
The New York Times – Sports:
A mainstay of the game for 20 seasons, Cabrera’s first manager recalls his star pupil’s only limitation being the number of times he could get him to the plate.
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Max Scherzer Leads Mets to Double-Header Sweep
The New York Times – Sports:
The Mets won both games of a doubleheader against San Francisco, and Max Scherzer’s decision to pitch the second game was all about teamwork.
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Mets Beat Diamondbacks in 2022 Home Opener
The New York Times – Sports:
The team from Flushing won its home opener, just like they usually do. But this time, with Tom Seaver’s statue watching over them, they might have even better days to come.
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Baseball Hall of Fame Will Create New Exhibit on Race
The New York Times – Sports:
Dave Winfield and Ken Griffey Jr. will be among the advisers for a permanent exhibit that re-examines the contributions of Jackie Robinson and others.