David Waldstein
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How Elly De La Cruz Electrified the Cincinnati Reds
It took less than three weeks for Elly De La Cruz, a Cincinnati Reds infielder, to establish himself, and his team, as a force to...
How MLB’s Ban on the Shift Is Improving Outfield Grass
In an era of expertly manicured fields and shared knowledge among groundskeepers, crews have an unexpected tool in their arsenal: the ban on infield shifts.
Alabama’s Rickwood Field Will Host an MLB Game in 2024
The Birmingham, Ala. stadium was home to Willie Mays in his Negro leagues days. It will host a game between Mays’s Giants and the Cardinals...
MetLife Stadium Will Host NHL Outdoor Doubleheader in 2024
Over two days in February 2024, the N.F.L. stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. will host the Rangers against the Islanders, and the Devils against the...
Oakland A’s Fans Want Team to Sell Rather Than Move to Las Vegas
Chants of “Sell the team!” ring out at Oakland Coliseum, but fans know the A’s are likely following the N.B.A.’s Warriors and the N.F.L.’s Raiders...
With Speed, the Devils Get to Second Round of NHL Playoffs
The Devils, who had gone a decade without winning a playoff series until Monday, beat the Rangers with speed and a sensational rookie goalie. Now...
Will Patrice Bergeron Retire After the Boston Bruins’ Upset By The Florida Panthers?
The Bruins captain is left to ponder his future as his team, which won an N.H.L. record 65 games in the regular season, grapples with...
NHL and NBA Playoffs Give New York Fans a Lot to Celebrate
All five professional winter-season teams in the metro area made the playoffs for the first time since 1994.
Rangers and Devils Renew Their N.H.L. Playoffs Rivalry
The teams will begin their first-round series on Tuesday, but haven’t met in the N.H.L. playoffs since 2012, and who can forget the 1994 Eastern...
Tampa Bay Rays Win Streak Ends at 13 Games
The Rays’ streak tied the modern era record for best start to a season. But a few costly mistakes put things out of reach, dropping...