New York Times - Baseball

Hank Aaron Honored by Teammates, Hall of Famers and Former Presidents

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 00:47:31 GMT

Teammates, Hall of Famers and former presidents mourned the loss of Hank Aaron, a player so terrific he could be taken for granted.Hank Aaron’s influence extended far beyond baseball. He was noted for his bravery and his greatness by people of all walks of life.

Hank Aaron Stats: The Numbers of a Brilliant Career

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 00:27:27 GMT

Known for home runs and longevity, Aaron is the career leader in R.B.I. and total bases. He is third on the career hits list.Hank Aaron’s first 40-homer season came in 1957. His last one came in 1973.

There Are Hall of Famers, and Then There’s Hank Aaron

Sat, 23 Jan 2021 00:11:21 GMT

The Braves slugger occupied the rarefied space of a player who stands out in every crowd — even one full of Hall of Famers.

Hank Aaron, Baseball’s Home Run King Who Defied Racism, Dies at 86

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 18:17:54 GMT

He held the most celebrated record in sports for more than 30 years.Hank Aaron was among the greatest all-around players in baseball history, earning his home run record in the face of hate mail and even death threats.

Don Sutton Had an ‘Easy Job’ Thanks to a Lifetime of Hard Work

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 20:38:07 GMT

A pitcher known for durability and consistency, Sutton’s approach was shaped by a childhood of earning everything you received.The bulk of Don Sutton’s career was spent with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He arrived a year after they won the World Series in 1965 and left a year before they won in 1981. In a second stint with the team in 1988, he was released two months before they won the World Series.

George Springer Signs $150 Million Deal With Toronto Blue Jays

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 15:01:24 GMT

Believed to have been a target of the Mets, the 2017 World Series M.V.P. signed the largest contract in Blue Jays history.George Springer has averaged just under 25 home runs a season in his seven-year career. He was the 2017 World Series M.V.P.

Don Sutton, Hall of Fame Right-Hander, Is Dead at 75

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:42:00 GMT

“When you gave him the ball, you knew one thing,” his former manager Tommy Lasorda once said. “Your pitcher was going to give you everything he had.”Don Sutton pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium in the 1978 World Series. New York won the Series, four games to two.

Why Baseball’s Harassment Issues Extend Far Beyond Jared Porter

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 23:52:17 GMT

Women around the game endure indignities their male colleagues rarely even consider. Porter’s abhorrent treatment of a reporter is just the latest example.

Jared Porter of the Mets Accused of Harassing Female Reporter

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 10:34:24 GMT

Jared Porter reportedly sent dozens of unsolicited text messages — including one with a nude photo — to a reporter in 2016.Shortly after his hiring in December, Jared Porter met with reporters in a video conference call.

DJ LeMahieu Returning to Yankees on $90 Million Deal

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 21:11:12 GMT

LeMahieu, the team’s best all-around player, was widely expected to return. His six-year deal lets the Yankees avoid the luxury tax — for now.D.J. LeMahieu drew interest from several teams but chose to stay in the Bronx, where he has thrived for the past two seasons.

He Just Wanted to Play Catch. They Got Relief From Troubled Times.

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 10:35:09 GMT

A callout on social media for a game of catch in Dallas drew a varied group of strangers who found escape from society’s turbulence in the most banal ritual.Frank Miller pitching with strangers after a callout on social media for a game of catch.

Francisco Lindor Talks Mets, Pizza and Contract Extensions

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 23:21:43 GMT

In a news conference following his trade from Cleveland, the star shortstop showed enthusiasm for his new team and his new city.Francisco Lindor answered questions on a video conference call during his first public appearance for the Mets.

Tommy Lasorda’s Death Starts a Conversation About His Son

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 19:49:03 GMT

The Dodgers manager loved Tommy Jr., but publicly denied that he was gay and that he died of AIDS complications. Friends of both men hope to remember them by discussing their relationship.Tommy Lasorda serving as an honorary coach of the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2011.

Tommy Lasorda Was a Celebrity. He Was Also a Leader.

Sat, 09 Jan 2021 03:31:44 GMT

The longtime Dodgers manager enjoyed antics on and off the field. But his tactics propelled an underdog to a World Series title, and his vision helped expand the sport’s reach.Tommy Lasorda’s rivalry with the Phillie Phanatic was nearly always in good fun. Except for the time it wasn’t.

Tommy Lasorda, a Dodger From His Cleats to His Cap, Dies at 93

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 20:56:56 GMT

“Cut my veins, and I bleed Dodger blue,” said Lasorda, who managed the club to two World Series championships in a decades-long Hall of Fame career.Tommy Lasorda managed the Dodgers for all or parts of 21 consecutive seasons and worked for the team into his final years.

Mets Trade For Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 22:24:38 GMT

A star shortstop and a veteran starting pitcher join the Mets, bolstering a team that is rapidly rebuilding under new ownership.Shortstop Francisco Lindor is a four-time All-Star.

Gender Discrimination Complaint Against Steven Cohen Portrays Him in Different Light

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 22:43:47 GMT

The new Mets owner has portrayed himself as affable and accessible. A gender discrimination complaint filed by a former employee paints a far different picture.Steven A. Cohen has been perceived far differently in his time with the Mets than he was during his time focusing solely on hedge funds.

Padres Jolt M.L.B. With Bold Moves to Set Up World Series Run

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:34:42 GMT

While many teams continued to assess the financial consequences of the coronavirus pandemic, San Diego acquired two pricey pitchers and instantly became one of the favorites to win the World Series.Blake Snell, who became a Padre this week, won the 2018 American League Cy Young Award with the Tampa Bay Rays.

With Phil Niekro's Death, Baseball Has Lost the Knuckleball and Its Master

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 10:00:18 GMT

Phil Niekro is the seventh member of the Baseball Hall of Fame to die this year. The pitch he perfected also appears to be lost.Phil Niekro did not reach the majors for good until he was 27. He ended up winning 318 games and is fourth on the career innings list.

Our Altered View of Sports After 2020

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 06:00:17 GMT

The coronavirus changed sports. But it also changed us. Will our connection as fans always be divided into a before, and an after?Strange how innocent, even reckless, things can look in hindsight. There was a Super Bowl in February, and J. Lo and Shakira had a halftime dance-off.