The New York Times – Sports:
The team’s 14-game win streak buoyed our columnist’s hope that the franchise could break a postseason curse. A visit from the Houston Astros brought on a familiar sinking feeling.
Category: Major League Baseball
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MLB’s International Draft Would Affect Dominican Republic
The New York Times – Sports:
No country would be more affected by an international draft than the Dominican Republic. The players, coaches and trainers there remain divided as the issue comes to a head.
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Rob Manfred Rejects Idea That Minor Leaguers Aren’t Paid Living Wage
The New York Times – Sports:
The league recently agreed to settle a wage dispute, but Rob Manfred cited recent “strides” in compensation. A player advocacy group called Manfred’s statement “callous and false.”
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After Turning Down $440 Million, Juan Soto Just Wants to Play
The New York Times – Sports:
Juan Soto is 23 and is already one of the game’s best players. After extension talks broke down, he could be on his way out of town. Until then, he wants to concentrate on baseball.
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Jackson Holliday Goes No. 1 to Orioles in MLB Draft
The New York Times – Sports:
Jackson Holliday, son of the seven-time All-Star Matt, went No. 1 and Druw Jones, son of the 10-time Gold Glover Andruw, went No. 2. But Kumar Rocker’s going third was Day 1’s biggest surprise.
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Anthony Volpe of Yankees is ‘Built for New York’
The New York Times – Sports:
Only 21, Anthony Volpe is so talented that the Yankees were willing to let the greatest free agent class of shortstops all land elsewhere.
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MLB to Pay $185 Million Settlement in Minor League Wage Dispute
The New York Times – Sports:
The agreement provides only a modest sum to most players but could speed up the overhaul of how minor leaguers are compensated in the future.
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DJ Suonandajie and Other Chinese Players Sets Sights on MLB Draft
The New York Times – Sports:
Players from China have signed as international free agents, but a new wave of recruits is trying a different path: attending a U.S. college to become eligible for the draft.
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A Casual Fan’s Guide to the 2022 M.L.B. Draft
The New York Times – Sports:
Druw Jones leads a talented field of second-generation prospects, there isn’t much pitching and no, you probably won’t see these guys in the majors very soon.