Baseball – Page 35

Oakland Athletics Close In on Las Vegas Stadium Deal

From faking a rainout at a World Series game to a possum in a television booth, the Athletics have rarely been happy at home. Will Las Vegas be the answer?

By Benjamin Hoffman

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Fernando Tatis Jr.’s Redemption Tour Hits Yankee Stadium

Thriving for the Padres after a year lost to a steroids suspension and injuries, the outfielder heads to Yankee Stadium this weekend. He’s ready to hear the boos.

By Scott Miller

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MLB’s New Rules Have Baseball in Overdrive

Players are stealing more bases, more balls are falling for hits and games are nearly 30 minutes faster than they were last year. Like them or not, the rules are accomplishing their goals.

By Tyler Kepner

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How Five Former Mets Players Ended Up Managing in Japan

Five of the 12 managers in Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball have M.L.B. experience. All of them played for the Mets.

By Brad Lefton

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