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.
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.
Posted inBaseball Basketball Deaths (Obituaries) Groat, Dick (1930-2023) National League Pittsburgh Pirates
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.
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.