Baseball – Page 33

Roger Craig, Teacher of an Era-Defining Pitch, Is Dead at 93

After winning three World Series as a player, Craig became a coach and spread the gospel of the split-fingered fastball, what one player of the time called “the pitch of the ’80s.”

By Richard Goldstein

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Gary Cohen, Howie Rose and Two Others Inducted Into Mets Hall of Fame

As the team continues to celebrate its history, Gary Cohen, Howie Rose, Al Leiter and Howard Johnson were honored for their contributions over the years.

By Tyler Kepner

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Bill Greason’s Journey From Negro Leagues Star to Alabama Pastor

A pastor for more than 50 years, William Greason, 98, occasionally tells tales of a lifetime ago, when he mentored Willie Mays and played in the last Negro World Series.

By Louie Lazar

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Dodgers and Yankees Face Off in Los Angeles

Both teams have been winning with smoke and mirrors thanks to injuries. A series against each other in Los Angeles offers a test of just how good they are.

By Scott Miller

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