Yogi Berra on the Field: The Case for Baseball Greatness
A new documentary argues that the Yankee catcher was not just a malaprop-prone, beloved celebrity but also a legend of the game.
‘Mythological’: The Best Shohei Ohtani Comparison Is Bo Jackson
Ohtani, baseball’s only two-way player, is largely without precedent. The best comparison may be Bo Jackson, a “mythological” two-sport superstar.
A New(ish) Pitch on the Block
The sweeper — a horizontal slider — had long been lumped in with other breaking balls. Thanks to a change in the Statcast system, it is suddenly its own thing.
Where Does Jacob deGrom Rank in Mets History?
Tom Seaver is easily the best starter to play for the team, but deGrom, who left the Mets after nine spectacular seasons, made an argument for second place.
MLB Nears 10 Years Without a Perfect Game
A burst of six perfect games over three seasons made the feat seem commonplace. Ten years without one has reinforced its rarity.