The New York Times – Sports:
Walk-off wins used to be celebrated at home plate with the player who scored. At some point, without explanation, the emphasis flipped to the batter.
Category: Baseball
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Alex Cobb of the Giants Throws 131 Pitches in a One-Hitter
The New York Times – Sports:
Alex Cobb of the San Francisco Giants gave up a hit with two outs in the ninth but finished what he started. It was the most pitches in a game since 2019.
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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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Rangers End Losing Streak With Win Over Mets
The New York Times – Sports:
Texas lost eight games in a row, and gave up its long-held lead in the A.L. West. The team hope Monday’s win over the Mets is the start of something special.
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MLB Hitters and Batting Gloves: A Love Story
The New York Times – Sports:
Few items of sporting equipment are as disposable as batting gloves. But don’t mistake their impermanence for a lack of importance.
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Shohei Ohtani Won’t Pitch Again This Season
The New York Times – Sports:
The Angels have little to show for six years with two of baseball’s best players.
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5 Baseball Parks That Go Beyond Baseball
The New York Times – Travel:
To help address declining engagement, Major League Baseball stadiums have enhanced visitor experiences for the die hard, casual and (really) well-off fans.
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Wander Franco Placed on Administrative Leave by MLB
The New York Times – Sports:
In an agreement between the league and the players’ union, Wander Franco will be out “until further notice” as an investigation continues.
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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.