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.
Category: Cruz, Nelson (1980- )
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Padres Dominate Giants in MLB’s Mexico City Series
The New York Times – Sports:
The first regular season games played in North America’s largest city were a rousing success, with players and fans raving about the experience. M.L.B. will be back.
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What We’ve Learned (So Far) at the World Baseball Classic
The New York Times – Sports:
Shohei Ohtani and Japan are a juggernaut, the Netherlands look tough, time zones can be confusing and an unfamiliar streaming service appears to be working out.
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World Baseball Classic: Nelson Cruz Is Dominican Republic’s General Manager
The New York Times – Sports:
Serving as general manager in addition to his hitting duties, Nelson Cruz assembled one of the best baseball lineups in recent memory for the World Baseball Classic.
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Why Do 50 Percent of Steroid Suspensions Come From Dominican Republic?
The New York Times – Sports:
Around 50 percent of baseball’s positive drug tests come from Dominican players. From Jenrry Mejia and Fernando Tatis Jr. to minor leaguers and teenagers, the problems permeate all levels.
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MLB Union Short on Latino Voices Ahead of International Draft Deadline
The New York Times – Sports:
A deadline looms on an international draft, but players from Latin America, who would be affected more than anyone, are largely absent from union leadership.
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MLB Union Short on Latino Voices Ahead of International Draft Deadline
The New York Times – Sports:
A deadline looms on an international draft, but players from Latin America, who would be affected more than anyone, are largely absent from union leadership.
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Mets Can’t Win ’Em All, but Signs Point to Winning a Lot
The New York Times – Sports:
The team lost for the first time in four games this season amid encouraging signs that it could contend for its first postseason spot since 2016.