Benjamin Hoffman
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Some Things Are More Important Than History
As a no-hitter stretched into extra innings, a journalist rooted for something extraordinary while his son just wanted the Yankees to win. They both got...
NFL Week 1 Predictions: Our Picks Against the Spread
The Packers-Bears rivalry begins anew, the Chiefs start their title defense and the hyped-up Jets will be tested against the Bills in a strong slate...
Alex Cobb of the Giants Throws 131 Pitches in a One-Hitter
Alex Cobb of the San Francisco Giants gave up a hit with two outs in the ninth but finished what he started. It was the...
Wander Franco Placed on Administrative Leave by MLB
In an agreement between the league and the players’ union, Wander Franco will be out “until further notice” as an investigation continues.
LSU Teammates Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews Go 1-2 in MLB Draft
After winning the College World Series, Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews of Louisiana State were the first two players off the board Sunday in Seattle.
MLB Draft 2023: Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews Could Be Taken 1-2
In a draft loaded with talent, Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews could be the first teammates to be taken with the top-two picks.
Mets and Yankees Get Only Three All-Star Selections
Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge of the Yankees made the A.L. squad, and Pete Alonso of the Mets will represent the N.L. Last year, the...
John Montgomery Ward Was More Than a Name on a List of Perfect Games
Having thrown baseball’s second perfect game keeps John Montgomery Ward’s name alive. But the pitcher, shortstop, golfer, lawyer and author was not content with perfection.
Could the Yankees Have No Players Appear in the All-Star Game?
With Aaron Judge injured and Gerrit Cole not guaranteed to pitch, the Yankees could be shut out of the All-Star Game box score for only...
Padres and Rangers Both Deal With Controversial Plate Blocking Calls
A night after Bruce Bochy said a replay ruling was “one of the worst calls I’ve ever seen,” another controversial call on a play at...