The New York Times – Sports:
In an era of expertly manicured fields and shared knowledge among groundskeepers, crews have an unexpected tool in their arsenal: the ban on infield shifts.
Category: Baseball
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St. Louis Cardinals Hope to Save Season as Underdogs
The New York Times – Sports:
St. Louis, a perennial playoff contender, is having its worst season in decades, forcing it into an unfamiliar position: underdogs.
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Men’s College World Series: Future Pros and Plenty of Contenders
The New York Times – Sports:
Wake Forest has had the best pitching this baseball season, led by Rhett Lowder. But there are several fellow M.L.B. prospects in the championship field.
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Brandon Nimmo and Mets Get Walk-Off Win Over Yankees
The New York Times – Sports:
Brandon Nimmo’s single in the 10th gave the struggling Mets a thrilling victory over the Yankees. It also gave his team a rare chance to relax.
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How Evan Phillips Became a Star Closer for the Los Angeles Dodgers
The New York Times – Sports:
Evan Phillips doesn’t have the name recognition of some other closers, but his devastating sweeper is a secret weapon for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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As A’s Fans Protest, Nevada Closes In on Stadium Bill
The New York Times – Sports:
On the day fans engaged in a reverse boycott at Oakland Coliseum, Nevada’s State Senate voted to approve $380 million in public funding for a Las Vegas Strip stadium.
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Subway Series: Yankees’ Gerrit Cole and Mets’ Justin Verlander Face Off
The New York Times – Sports:
Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander have dominated baseball for years, and were teammates in Houston. On Wednesday they will face each other for only the second time.