Domingo Germán was masterful, cruising through the Oakland Athletics and securing baseball’s 24th perfect game.
Category: Baseball
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Steven Cohen Preaches Patience With Mets, but Says Trades May Happen
Steven A. Cohen said his manager and general manager are safe, but he acknowledged his struggling club with a record payroll could soon trade away some of its stars.
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Twins Lead AL Central With Losing Record at Midseason
The Minnesota Twins could join the ignominious list of postseason teams with losing records. But that’s nothing compared to what’s happening in the U.S.F.L.
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Corbin Carroll Emerges as Superstar for Arizona Diamondbacks
Corbin Carroll is off to a blazing start with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The rookie outfielder is already being compared to Mike Trout and Mookie Betts.
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Could the Yankees Have No Players Appear in the All-Star Game?
With Aaron Judge injured and Gerrit Cole not guaranteed to pitch, the Yankees could be shut out of the All-Star Game box score for only the third time in the event’s history.
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Luis Arraez Is Chasing One of Baseball’s Sacred Feats and Sports Divinity
Ted Williams, LeBron James and other venerated athletes have set some of sports’ untouchable records. The chance to challenge their marks is what keeps us watching.
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L.S.U. Crushes Florida, 18-4, to Win Baseball National Title
A day after allowing the most runs in College World Series history, the Tigers found more than enough offense of their own to claim their seventh championship.
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The Mets, the Most Expensive Team in Baseball, Lose Again
For the Mets, another dispiriting defeat felt like more of the same. “Hopefully,” one Met said, “there’s light at the end of the tunnel.”
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How Julio Teheran Made It Back to MLB With the Brewers
Julio Teheran’s journey from All-Star to the independent leagues and back has been crucial for the Brewers. It doesn’t matter that he can’t break 90 miles per hour.
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How a Loss to the Guardians Inspired the Rays’ Power Surge
Tampa Bay’s outrageous season has been fueled by home runs. Cleveland barely hits any. Both teams follow the numbers and emphasize what they do well.
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Padres and Rangers Both Deal With Controversial Plate Blocking Calls
A night after Bruce Bochy said a replay ruling was “one of the worst calls I’ve ever seen,” another controversial call on a play at the plate added even more confusion.
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Home Plate Blocking Call Gives White Sox Win Over Rangers
Catcher Jonah Heim of the Rangers was baffled by a game-deciding call. His manager called it “absolutely one of the worst calls I’ve ever seen.”