The New York Times – Sports:
In his first year as the Yankees’ captain, Judge hopes to win a World Series but isn’t ruling out another record-setting season. History suggests that would be tough.
Category: Bonds, Barry
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Gwen Knapp, Sportswriter Who Looked at the Big Picture, Dies at 61
The New York Times – Sports:
She was well known in the San Francisco area for focusing on subjects like racism, sexism and drugs, in columns that sometimes angered sports stars.
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Building a Hall of Fame Out of Non-Hall of Famers
The New York Times – Sports:
Because the criteria for what makes a Hall of Famer has become confusing in recent years, it is worth comparing baseball players not in the Hall with those who are.
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Fred McGriff Elected to Baseball Hall of Fame
The New York Times – Sports:
A popular first baseman who had a season in each league as the home run leader, McGriff was elected by a committee that rejected Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.
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Hall of Fame Committee Will Consider Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens
The New York Times – Sports:
Sunday’s vote on players like Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens will be secret, but past statements from committee members indicate a hard line on players accused of cheating.
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How the Emerald Ash Borer Took Ash Bats Out of Major League Baseball
The New York Times – Sports:
Invasive insects and batter preferences have led to the elimination of the wood that dominated the sport for generations. There may not be a single ash bat used in this postseason.
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Why Isn’t Aaron Judge Intentionally Walked More?
The New York Times – Sports:
Intentional walks have fallen out of favor, but with every run in the postseason being precious, teams may be tempted to force a different Yankees batter to beat them.
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Where Will Judge’s 62nd Home Run Fall in a Record Book of Asterisks?
The New York Times – Sports:
The so-called steroid era complicates discussion of Aaron Judge’s 62-homer season, but as with other issues, it is a cause for explanation rather than the rewriting of history.
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Aaron Judge Hits Homer 62, Passing Roger Maris for AL Record
The New York Times – Sports:
A blast against Texas vaulted Judge past Roger Maris for the American League’s single-season record, rekindling enthusiasm for a milestone spoiled by the steroid era.