The New York Times – Sports:
The head of the players’ union spoke out against the concept of a salary cap, but team owners remain concerned about the sport’s economic model as cable networks struggle.
Category: San Diego Padres
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Manny Machado Gets First Violation of MLB’s Pitch Clock
The New York Times – Sports:
Manny Machado was issued a strike for not being ready in the batter’s box as baseball got its first look at a sped-up game.
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MLB Teams Spend More Than $2 Billion on Free Agents
The New York Times – Sports:
Baseball was in a spending mood at the winter meetings, where the Mets added Justin Verlander, the Yankees kept Aaron Judge and San Diego splurged on Xander Bogaerts.
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NLCS: Bryce Harper Is Building His Legacy With Phillies
The New York Times – Sports:
Harper’s two-run home run in the eighth inning gave this city something few expected: the 2022 N.L. pennant.
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NLCS: Bryce Harper Leads Phillies to World Series
The New York Times – Sports:
Harper’s two-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning erased a one-run deficit and put Philadelphia back in the Fall Classic for the first time since 2009.
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NLCS: Mike Clevinger and Padres Are Overwhelmed in Philadelphia
The New York Times – Sports:
“This is probably one of the worst days of my life,” said San Diego’s starter, Mike Clevinger. “That sums it up.”
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NLCS: Phillies Beat Padres to Move One Win From World Series
The New York Times – Sports:
Down 4-0 after a half-inning, the Phillies rallied, moving closer to their first World Series appearance since 2009.
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NLCS: Seranthony Dominguez Leads a Rebuilt Phillies Bullpen
The New York Times – Sports:
Seranthony Domínguez is doing his best Tug McGraw impression, José Alvarado has pitched in every Phillies win and a team’s weakness in past years has become its strength.
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NLCS: Phillies Beat Padres at Home in Game 3
The New York Times – Sports:
Kyle Schwarber’s leadoff homer off Joe Musgrove got things started right and Philadelphia held on to take a series lead.