The New York Times – Sports:
Rob Manfred expressed enthusiasm for the Athletics’ hopes of finally getting a stadium deal in Las Vegas, but said Oakland was not entirely out of the picture.
Category: Baseball
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Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Takes Beating the Yankees Personally
The New York Times – Sports:
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has turned into a Yankee killer, just like Ken Griffey Jr. once was. “It’s a personal thing,” Guerrero said without elaborating.
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Max Scherzer and the History of Ball-Doctoring Excuses and Denials
The New York Times – Sports:
If baseball’s history is any indication, Max Scherzer’s suspension over ball-doctoring accusations will not affect his long-term reputation.
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Max Scherzer Suspended 10 Games Over Foreign Substance Rule
The New York Times – Sports:
Max Scherzer accepted the suspension that came after umpires cited problems during inspections of his hand and glove. He will begin serving it immediately.
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‘Mythological’: The Best Shohei Ohtani Comparison Is Bo Jackson
The New York Times – Sports:
Ohtani, baseball’s only two-way player, is largely without precedent. The best comparison may be Bo Jackson, a “mythological” two-sport superstar.
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Oakland A’s Reach Deal on Las Vegas Stadium
The New York Times – Sports:
After years of tense negotiations, the A’s said Wednesday that they had reached a deal to acquire a stadium site near the Las Vegas Strip.
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Mets’ Max Scherzer Ejected From Start Over Foreign Substance
The New York Times – Sports:
Max Scherzer was ejected from Wednesday’s win over the Los Angeles Dodgers because of a foreign substance, providing yet another speed bump for the Mets’ starting rotation.
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Oakland A’s Fans Plan Reverse Boycott of Team in June
The New York Times – Sports:
The Oakland Athletics have been historically inept and have played in front of sparse crowds. A reverse boycott hopes to send a message that the fans are not the problem.
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Is This Heaven? No, It’s Vancouver.
The New York Times – Sports:
Despite the relocation of other teams and the interest of American private equity firms, Canada’s last Minor League Baseball team still has a hold on Vancouver.