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.
Category: Kansas City Royals
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JJ Picollo Tries to Build Royals Into Winner
The New York Times – Sports:
Kansas City’s approach had been boom and (mostly) bust. A new strategy has the team trying to attain the sustained relevance of Tampa Bay and Cleveland.
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Gaylord Perry, Hall of Fame Pitcher With a Doctoring Touch, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Sports:
He won 314 games and recorded 3,500 strikeouts, but he’s remembered as much for his acknowledged spitball, with saliva just one substance in his arsenal.
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Book Excerpt: The Grandest Stage A History of the World Series
The New York Times – Sports:
In his new book, Tyler Kepner digs into the history of the Fall Classic, including a look at unheralded players who stepped up for their teams at exactly the right time.
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Yankees Trade for Andrew Benintendi
The New York Times – Sports:
With Giancarlo Stanton injured, Benintendi, a high-contact hitter, will fill an immediate gap. His vaccination status could be an issue.
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Benintendi Among 10 Unvaccinated Royals Who Won’t Travel to Toronto
The New York Times – Sports:
Andrew Benintendi, Whit Merrifield and eight others will be placed on the restricted list ahead of a four-game series against the Blue Jays.
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Willie Mays Aikens Has His Story Told in ‘The Royal’
The New York Times – Sports:
A film tells the true story of Willie Aikens, a World Series star for the Kansas City Royals whose life was derailed by drugs — and prison — before he pieced it back together.
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Mets Collapse Late in Loss to Phillies
The New York Times – Sports:
A 4-0 Mets lead turned into a 5-4 defeat. Steve Kwan of the Guardians, meanwhile, continues to dominate.