The New York Times – Sports:
Sean Murphy, Adley Rutschman, Jonah Heim, Will Smith and Gabriel Moreno lead a generation of catchers as good with their bats as they are with their gloves.
Category: Baseball
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Justin Verlander Reacts to Detroit Tigers Combined No-Hitter
The New York Times – Sports:
Three Tigers pitchers teamed up for M.L.B.’s 20th combined no-hitter. Justin Verlander, a former Tiger, was happy for them, but uneasy about the state of starting pitching.
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Mets and Padres Face Off to Close MLB’s First Half
The New York Times – Sports:
Outrageous payrolls created outlandish expectations, but two of baseball’s most disappointing teams are just hoping to end the first half on a high note.
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MLB Draft 2023: Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews Could Be Taken 1-2
The New York Times – Sports:
In a draft loaded with talent, Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews could be the first teammates to be taken with the top-two picks.
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Limiting MLB Draft to 20 Rounds Trades Magic for Efficiency
The New York Times – Sports:
The days of unlimited picks are over, and while the league says the opportunities are still there, previous late-round picks aren’t so sure.
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‘The League’ Review: A Crucial Baseball Legacy
The New York Times – Film:
Sam Pollard’s new documentary traces the history of the Negro leagues.
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Jimmy Cordero Suspended for Violating Domestic Violence Policy
The New York Times – Sports:
Jimmy Cordero, a reliever, will miss the rest of the season after an investigation led by Major League Baseball.
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Mets and Yankees Get Only Three All-Star Selections
The New York Times – Sports:
Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge of the Yankees made the A.L. squad, and Pete Alonso of the Mets will represent the N.L. Last year, the teams combined for 10 selections.
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John Montgomery Ward Was More Than a Name on a List of Perfect Games
The New York Times – Sports:
Having thrown baseball’s second perfect game keeps John Montgomery Ward’s name alive. But the pitcher, shortstop, golfer, lawyer and author was not content with perfection.