The New York Times – Sports:
In 1960 he gave up the home run that handed the Pittsburgh Pirates a World Series victory. Two years later he got the final out of the Series against the San Francisco Giants.
Category: Major League Baseball
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Aaron Pointer Feels Forgotten as Baseball Gets Back to Business
The New York Times – Sports:
Aaron Pointer, the last professional to hit .400, is part of a group of retirees that has had to fight for even a minimal pension.
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Max Scherzer on MLB Lockout: ‘It’s Over. Let’s Just Play Baseball.’
The New York Times – Sports:
The Mets ace, Max Scherzer was a vocal leader for the union during the lockout. Now he is focused on getting ready for the season.
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M.L.B. Nears Deal With Another Streaming Service to Carry Some Games Exclusively
The New York Times – Sports:
Peacock would join Apple TV+, which has already reached an agreement that will make it harder for cable subscribers to find major-league games.
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For M.L.B. and the Union, a Relationship in Need of Repair
The New York Times – Sports:
Commissioner Rob Manfred wants to shift gears and work with the players. Tony Clark is “looking forward to those conversations.”
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If the Lockout Makes Baseball Better, It Will Have Been Worth It
The New York Times – Sports:
After tense negotiations, Major League Baseball and the players’ union both made gains in their desired areas. But more important, they avoided losses — of games and, potentially, their standing.
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MLB Lockout Ends and 162-Game Season Will Be Played
The New York Times – Sports:
After a long series of deadlines, threats and delays, a tentative agreement was reached and a full 162-game season should begin on April 7.
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M.L.B. Cancels Another Week of Games as Lockout Continues
The New York Times – Sports:
The league and the players negotiated long after another self-imposed deadline, but a deal could not be reached to save a 162-game season.
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MLB Lockout: Another Deadline Set for Canceling Games
The New York Times – Sports:
While a 162-game season is still theoretically on the table, the latest talks could lead to another week of canceled games.