Chants of “Sell the team!” ring out at Oakland Coliseum, but fans know the A’s are likely following the N.B.A.’s Warriors and the N.F.L.’s Raiders out of town.
Category: Baseball
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1998 Yankees Book: How El Duque’s Arrival Saved the Season
Orlando Hernández joined the Yankees rotation in June 1998 and proceeded to exceed all expectations. Then he saved the team’s season.
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Mike Shannon, a St. Louis Cardinal for Life, Dies at 83
A St. Louis native, he devoted his entire career to the team — first as an outfielder and third baseman and then, for 50 years, as a radio announcer.
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Padres Dominate Giants in MLB’s Mexico City Series
The first regular season games played in North America’s largest city were a rousing success, with players and fans raving about the experience. M.L.B. will be back.
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Battles Erupt Over Japan’s Plan to Demolish Meiji Jingu Stadium
A polarizing redevelopment plan would level Meiji Jingu, a stadium where Babe Ruth dominated and the novelist Haruki Murakami was inspired.
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Former Mets All-Star Daniel Murphy Joins Long Island Ducks
Daniel Murphy played in three All-Star Games and earned nearly $80 million. Three years after retiring, he is attempting a comeback in the independent minor leagues.
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Dick Groat, Hoops Whiz Who Became a Star Shortstop, Dies at 92
He insisted he was better at basketball, but as a shortstop he won the National League batting championship and M.V.P. Award and was a five-time All-Star.
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How Gleyber Torres of the Yankees Got Back to His Old Approach
While trying to be a shortstop, Gleyber Torres got away from what made him great. A long process has him doing things correctly again, and worrying a lot less.
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Rob Manfred Says Athletics Have Work to Do on Las Vegas Deal
Rob Manfred expressed enthusiasm for the Athletics’ hopes of finally getting a stadium deal in Las Vegas, but said Oakland was not entirely out of the picture.
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Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Takes Beating the Yankees Personally
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has turned into a Yankee killer, just like Ken Griffey Jr. once was. “It’s a personal thing,” Guerrero said without elaborating.
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Max Scherzer and the History of Ball-Doctoring Excuses and Denials
If baseball’s history is any indication, Max Scherzer’s suspension over ball-doctoring accusations will not affect his long-term reputation.
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Max Scherzer Suspended 10 Games Over Foreign Substance Rule
Max Scherzer accepted the suspension that came after umpires cited problems during inspections of his hand and glove. He will begin serving it immediately.