The New York Times – Sports:
Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen took vastly different paths to Cooperstown, and their elections represented a notable shift in how players are valued.
Author: Tyler Kepner
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Carl Erskine Shares Insights on Musial, Aaron and Mays
The New York Times – Sports:
Carl Erskine is one of the last stars left from a golden age of baseball. He offered insights into what it was like to face some of the greats, and how the game has changed.
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Carl Erskine Will Receive Hall of Fame’s Buck O’Neil Award
The New York Times – Sports:
Carl Erskine was a champion with the 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers, but what came after that is what will be honored with an award from the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Elias Diaz Is the Hero as NL Ends All-Star Game Losing Streak
The New York Times – Sports:
The stage was set for Julio Rodríguez of the Mariners to deliver a win in Seattle. Instead, the National League got its first win since 2012 thanks to Elias Díaz.
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The Immaculate Grid Is the Hottest Thing in Baseball
The New York Times – Sports:
Immaculate Grid has become a daily obsession for fans, journalists and even some ex-players. Being purchased by Baseball Reference should only help it grow.
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MLB All-Star Game: Stars Trade Tips Ahead of Game
The New York Times – Sports:
The days of being overly competitive are over, as stars from across Major League Baseball gather for a fun weekend and share the tips and tricks that make them great.
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Limiting MLB Draft to 20 Rounds Trades Magic for Efficiency
The New York Times – Sports:
The days of unlimited picks are over, and while the league says the opportunities are still there, previous late-round picks aren’t so sure.
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Domingo Germán of Yankees Proves Perfection Can Come at Any Time
The New York Times – Sports:
Booed off the mound in his last start for the Yankees, Germán joined a fraternity of pitchers that runs the gamut from Hall of Famers to otherwise forgettable fill-ins.
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Corbin Carroll Emerges as Superstar for Arizona Diamondbacks
The New York Times – Sports:
Corbin Carroll is off to a blazing start with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The rookie outfielder is already being compared to Mike Trout and Mookie Betts.