Baseball News
63 Years Later, a Confession in a Legendary Yankees Scandal
The New York Times - 19 Jun 2020 16:01
The incredible tale of the brawl at the Copacabana, the racist taunts that started it and a few unlikely heroes.
For an American Journeyman, a Long-Delayed Honor in Japan
The New York Times - 19 Jun 2020 06:00
As Nippon Professional Baseball begins its season after a 91-day delay, Zach Neal will be a rare foreign-born starter for the Saitama Seibu Lions.
Report: Pujols paying Angels' Dominican staffers
ESPN - 19 Jun 2020 04:22
Albert Pujols is giving back to his team and his native Dominican Republic.
Mike McCormick, Comeback Cy Young Award Winner, Dies at 81
The New York Times - 19 Jun 2020 23:55
He was an All-Star fastball pitcher with the Giants until he developed a sore arm. He salvaged his career by learning to throw a screwball.
After 3-month delay, Japanese baseball begins
ESPN - 19 Jun 2020 20:27
After a three-month delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the world's second-most famous baseball competition opened a season Friday that will be shortened from its regular 143 games to 120.
Monuments Removed at Stadiums in Washington and Minneapolis
The New York Times - 19 Jun 2020 20:19
A memorial at R.F.K. Stadium and a statue outside Target Field honored former team owners. "We cannot remain silent," the Twins said.
Phillies closing spring facility after positive tests
ESPN - 19 Jun 2020 20:13
Five Phillies players and three staff members tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting the team to close its Florida training facility.
Why everyone flipped over Ozzie Smith's defense
ESPN - 19 Jun 2020 14:35
The nickname fit: He was the Wizard of Oz, an artist at shortstop. He was so good his teammates admit they took those did-he-just-do-that moments for granted.