The New York Times – Music:
Ben Blatt, a data reporter for The Upshot, dreams up inventive ways to answer questions like: “Is Taylor Swift actually increasing N.F.L. ratings?”
Category: Major League Baseball
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How MLB Players Arrange Autographs for Each Other
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
As fans and collectors clamor for autographs, Major League Baseball players have built a network — and an etiquette — for signing things for each other.
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Shohei Ohtani Drives Huge Ticket Demand Across MLB
The New York Times – Travel:
With huge demand to see the baseball superstar play for the Dodgers, M.L.B. teamed up with a Japanese travel agency. Fans began plotting trips.
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Fanatics and Nike Blamed by Fans for MLB Uniform Issues
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A redesign of M.L.B.’s uniforms has put Fanatics and Nike at the center of a debate about performance versus quality in sportswear.
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Julio Urias, L.A. Dodgers Pitcher, Is Charged With Domestic Violence
The New York Times – Sports:
The star pitcher was charged after a physical altercation on Sunday evening at a soccer stadium in South Los Angeles and later freed on $50,000 bail, the authorities said.
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Pat Corrales, Manager of Three Major League Teams, Dies at 82
The New York Times – Sports:
The first big league manager of Mexican descent and a former catcher, he led teams in Texas, Cleveland and Philadelphia.
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MLB Hitters and Batting Gloves: A Love Story
The New York Times – Sports:
Few items of sporting equipment are as disposable as batting gloves. But don’t mistake their impermanence for a lack of importance.
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5 Baseball Parks That Go Beyond Baseball
The New York Times – Travel:
To help address declining engagement, Major League Baseball stadiums have enhanced visitor experiences for the die hard, casual and (really) well-off fans.