National League

MLB All-Star Game: Stars Trade Tips Ahead of Game

The days of being overly competitive are over, as stars from across Major League Baseball gather for a fun weekend and share the tips and tricks that make them great.

By Tyler Kepner

Baseball 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.

By Richard Goldstein

Baseball Deaths (Obituaries) Dominican Republic Houston Astros National League New York Mets San Francisco Giants

Jesus Alou, Youngest in Trio of Baseball-Playing Brothers, Dies at 80

He and his brothers, Felipe and Matty, were the only three brothers in major league history to play together in a single game.

By Richard Goldstein

Baseball Deaths (Obituaries) Major League Baseball National League New York Mets Thomas, Frank (1929-2023)

Frank Thomas, Power-Hitting Original Met, Dies at 93

His 34 home runs and 94 runs batted in were among the few accomplishments worth celebrating on a team that famously went nowhere in 1962.

By Richard Goldstein