The New York Times – Sports:
A new documentary argues that the Yankee catcher was not just a malaprop-prone, beloved celebrity but also a legend of the game.
Category: Cone, David
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‘Mythological’: The Best Shohei Ohtani Comparison Is Bo Jackson
The New York Times – Sports:
Ohtani, baseball’s only two-way player, is largely without precedent. The best comparison may be Bo Jackson, a “mythological” two-sport superstar.
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A New(ish) Pitch on the Block
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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Where Does Jacob deGrom Rank in Mets History?
The New York Times – Sports:
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.
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MLB Nears 10 Years Without a Perfect Game
The New York Times – Sports:
A burst of six perfect games over three seasons made the feat seem commonplace. Ten years without one has reinforced its rarity.