Ohtani, baseball’s only two-way player, is largely without precedent. The best comparison may be Bo Jackson, a “mythological” two-sport superstar.
Category: Baseball
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Oakland A’s Reach Deal on Las Vegas Stadium
After years of tense negotiations, the A’s said Wednesday that they had reached a deal to acquire a stadium site near the Las Vegas Strip.
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Mets’ Max Scherzer Ejected From Start Over Foreign Substance
Max Scherzer was ejected from Wednesday’s win over the Los Angeles Dodgers because of a foreign substance, providing yet another speed bump for the Mets’ starting rotation.
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Oakland A’s Fans Plan Reverse Boycott of Team in June
The Oakland Athletics have been historically inept and have played in front of sparse crowds. A reverse boycott hopes to send a message that the fans are not the problem.
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Is This Heaven? No, It’s Vancouver.
Despite the relocation of other teams and the interest of American private equity firms, Canada’s last Minor League Baseball team still has a hold on Vancouver.
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Tampa Bay Rays Win Streak Ends at 13 Games
The Rays’ streak tied the modern era record for best start to a season. But a few costly mistakes put things out of reach, dropping Tampa Bay to 13-1.
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How Rep. Lauren Underwood Helps Carry Jackie Robinson’s Legacy
As M.L.B. celebrates Jackie Robinson Day, scholars from a foundation created in his honor — like Rep. Lauren Underwood — work to fulfill his vision for society.
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Tampa Bay Rays off to 12-0 Start to Season After Win Over Red Sox
The Rays improved to 12-0 on Wednesday and are one win short of the modern record to start a season. But can they also catch the 1884 St. Louis Maroons?
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Mets Enjoy the Comforts of Home
A win over San Diego on Wednesday gave the team back-to-back series victories in its first homestand of the season, rebounding from a sweep. Now, it’s back on the road again.
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A New(ish) Pitch on the Block
The sweeper — a horizontal slider — had long been lumped in with other breaking balls. Thanks to a change in the Statcast system, it is suddenly its own thing.
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Toronto Blue Jays Will Head Home to Renovated Rogers Centre
The Toronto Blue Jays had a nomad-like existence away from Canada in 2020 and for most of 2021. Because of stadium renovations, they began 2023 with 10 games on the road.
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Craig Counsell to Set Milwaukee Brewers Record for Games as Manager
Craig Counsell is about to set the Brewers’ record for games managed. Having been connected with the team for most of his life, he knows winning isn’t the only job.