The New York Times – Sports:
Olson, Atlanta’s slugging first baseman, hit his 51st home run of the season, tying the franchise record.
Category: Atlanta Braves
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Pat Corrales, Manager of Three Major League Teams, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Sports:
The first big league manager of Mexican descent and a former catcher, he led teams in Texas, Cleveland and Philadelphia.
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John Angelos and the Future of the Baltimore Orioles and Camden Yards
The New York Times – Sports:
John Angelos wants to reimagine the way Baltimore approaches the business of baseball, but his team’s electric young core may not be around to see the result.
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Jason Heyward’s ‘Perfect Marriage’ With the Dodgers
The New York Times – Sports:
Jason Heyward is on a winning club, has been reunited with Freddie Freeman and is having fun playing baseball again. The Dodgers are loving every minute.
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Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen Are Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame
The New York Times – Sports:
Fred McGriff played for six franchises and Scott Rolen played for four, but consistent production, and lots of determination, got them into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Sean Murphy, Adley Rutschman and Jonah Heim Lead New Generation of Catchers
The New York Times – Sports:
Sean Murphy, Adley Rutschman, Jonah Heim, Will Smith and Gabriel Moreno lead a generation of catchers as good with their bats as they are with their gloves.
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How Julio Teheran Made It Back to MLB With the Brewers
The New York Times – Sports:
Julio Teheran’s journey from All-Star to the independent leagues and back has been crucial for the Brewers. It doesn’t matter that he can’t break 90 miles per hour.
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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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Atlanta Braves Have Hometown Stars in Matt Olson and Michael Harris
The New York Times – Sports:
Having grown up watching Atlanta dominate baseball, stars from the area like Matt Olson, Michael Harris II and Collin McHugh were eager to continue that tradition.