The New York Times – Sports:
Justin Verlander was far from perfect in his first start of the season, but in a tough year for Mets and Yankees starters, he provided some hope that there’ll be better things to come.
Category: Baseball
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Oakland A’s Fans Want Team to Sell Rather Than Move to Las Vegas
The New York Times – Sports:
Chants of “Sell the team!” ring out at Oakland Coliseum, but fans know the A’s are likely following the N.B.A.’s Warriors and the N.F.L.’s Raiders out of town.
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1998 Yankees Book: How El Duque’s Arrival Saved the Season
The New York Times – Sports:
Orlando Hernández joined the Yankees rotation in June 1998 and proceeded to exceed all expectations. Then he saved the team’s season.
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Mike Shannon, a St. Louis Cardinal for Life, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Sports:
A St. Louis native, he devoted his entire career to the team — first as an outfielder and third baseman and then, for 50 years, as a radio announcer.
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Padres Dominate Giants in MLB’s Mexico City Series
The New York Times – Sports:
The first regular season games played in North America’s largest city were a rousing success, with players and fans raving about the experience. M.L.B. will be back.
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Battles Erupt Over Japan’s Plan to Demolish Meiji Jingu Stadium
The New York Times – Sports:
A polarizing redevelopment plan would level Meiji Jingu, a stadium where Babe Ruth dominated and the novelist Haruki Murakami was inspired.
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Former Mets All-Star Daniel Murphy Joins Long Island Ducks
The New York Times – Sports:
Daniel Murphy played in three All-Star Games and earned nearly $80 million. Three years after retiring, he is attempting a comeback in the independent minor leagues.
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Dick Groat, Hoops Whiz Who Became a Star Shortstop, Dies at 92
The New York Times – Sports:
He insisted he was better at basketball, but as a shortstop he won the National League batting championship and M.V.P. Award and was a five-time All-Star.
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How Gleyber Torres of the Yankees Got Back to His Old Approach
The New York Times – Sports:
While trying to be a shortstop, Gleyber Torres got away from what made him great. A long process has him doing things correctly again, and worrying a lot less.