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.
Category: Baseball
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Don Denkinger, Umpire Remembered for Botched Call, Dies at 86
The New York Times – Sports:
His reputation as a longtime major-league umpire was overshadowed by a wrong call he made during the 1985 World Series.
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Shane McClanahan of Tampa Bay Rays Dominates With Four Pitches
The New York Times – Sports:
Shane McClanahan of the Tampa Bay Rays started last season’s All-Star Game and is 7-0. His mastery of four elite pitches can make things seem “impossible.”
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Luis Arraez of Miami Marlins Is Flirting With .400
The New York Times – Sports:
Luis Arraez of the Miami Marlins is hitting nearly .400 despite having one of the game’s softest swings. He could become the third player with a batting title in each league.
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‘It Ain’t Over’ Review: When Yogi Berra Saw a Strike, He Hit It
The New York Times – Film:
The baseball player, known for his quirky malapropisms, was perpetually underestimated. But a new documentary proves he was a phenomenal talent.
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Chris Rowley’s Journey from West Point to the Toronto Blue Jays to Law School
The New York Times – Sports:
Chris Rowley was the first West Point graduate to make it to the majors. Now he’s getting a law degree on a union scholarship. His goal? Reform the minors.
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Vida Blue Was a Baseball Comet
The New York Times – Sports:
From the first time teammates, opponents, coaches and fans saw him, they knew Blue was a star. And they wanted to see more.
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Yogi Berra on the Field: The Case for Baseball Greatness
The New York Times – Sports:
A new documentary argues that the Yankee catcher was not just a malaprop-prone, beloved celebrity but also a legend of the game.
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Vida Blue, Pitching Sensation for Champion A’s Teams, Dies at 73
The New York Times – Sports:
In his rookie season in 1971, he was an unstoppable fastball pitcher. Then he had a fight with the owner of the Athletics that left him embittered.