The New York Times – Sports:
A marathon negotiating session on Monday pushed past baseball’s self-imposed deadline. But while progress was made, a new deadline looms on Tuesday evening.
Category: Baseball
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MLB Lockout: Negotiations Continue on Deadline Day
The New York Times – Sports:
The league created urgency by stating any deal made after Monday would result in canceling some regular-season games.
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Derek Jeter Steps Down as Chief Executive of the Marlins
The New York Times – Sports:
Jeter, a Hall of Fame player tasked with rebuilding a struggling franchise, will also relinquish his ownership stake in the team.
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A Minor Leaguer's Long Slog to the Majors, and His Short Trip Back
The New York Times – Sports:
While big leaguers fight with owners about labor issues, minor leaguers like Jack Kruger are getting ready for another season of long bus rides and longer odds.
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MLB and Union Are Still Far Apart on Eve of Deadline
The New York Times – Sports:
Major League Baseball threatened to cancel some regular-season games if an agreement was not reached by Monday. Intense negotiations had yet to yield results.
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MLB Lockout: Rob Manfred and Tony Clark Meet Face-to-Face
The New York Times – Sports:
Commissioner Rob Manfred had not met Tony Clark, the head of the players’ union, since before the lockout began. Progress was made but time is running out.
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How MLB's Lockout Complicated Tommy Edman's Christmas Dinner
The New York Times – Sports:
Things got tricky when Cardinals second baseman Tommy Edman spent holiday time with his siblings, who were also employed by M.L.B. teams.
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The Yankees Retire Paul O'Neill's Number 21
The New York Times – Sports:
Honoring Paul O’Neill’s No. 21 elevates him in Monument Park but removes him from an odd fraternity of players whose numbers are out of circulation but have not been officially retired.