The New York Times – Sports:
A day after the Dodgers finally embraced the memory of Glenn Burke — Major League Baseball’s first gay player — a group of Rays players undercut their team’s Pride Night.
Category: Los Angeles Dodgers
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With Jersey Retirement, Gil Hodges Connects the Dodgers and Mets Again
The New York Times – Sports:
A tense series between the N.L.’s best teams will pause to honor Gil Hodges, an icon for both franchises who is having his No. 14 jersey retired by Los Angeles.
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At Pride Night, Dodgers Embrace Glenn Burke, Who They Once Shunned
The New York Times – Sports:
At Pride Night, Los Angeles will celebrate the life of Glenn Burke, M.L.B.’s first openly gay player. His family will be there hoping the honor makes Burke “partially whole.”
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On Baseball: Trevor Bauer Is Suspended for Two Years
The New York Times – Sports:
Bauer had said his unhappiness came from always striving for new goals. With a two-year suspension over sexual assault allegations, M.L.B. is moving on without him.
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MLB Suspends Trevor Bauer for Two Seasons Amid Abuse Claim
The New York Times – Sports:
Bauer, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, had been on leave from the club as he faced allegations of sexual assault. Prosecutors in Los Angeles had declined to charge him criminally.
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How Freddie Freeman and Kenley Jansen Switched Teams
The New York Times – Sports:
In a series between N.L. heavyweights, Freddie Freeman will be in Dodger blue and Kenley Jansen will close for the Braves. Two months ago that idea seemed impossible.
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Dodgers Pull Clayton Kershaw During Perfect Game
The New York Times – Sports:
Not wanting to risk injuring his aging ace, Manager Dave Roberts pulled Clayton Kershaw. He had thrown only 80 pitches.
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Walker Buehler Takes Over as Dodgers Ace
The New York Times – Sports:
With no shortage of confidence, Walker Buehler is taking the reins from Clayton Kershaw as the Dodgers’ ace and opening day starter. Kershaw couldn’t be happier.
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Tommy Davis, Batting Star With the ’60s Dodgers, Dies at 83
The New York Times – Sports:
A two-time batting champion, he helped power a dominant Los Angeles team, but a serious injury derailed his career, and he fell short of the Hall of Fame.