No captaincy for Yankees, could be a team adrift
When Derek Jeter retired at the end of last season, the New York Yankees lost not only a Hall of
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Biggio the ultimate pro, but how pure is he?
HOUSTON — Craig Biggio deserved his election to baseball’s Hall of Fame because of rare achievements: 3,060 hits, 5th all-time
Read moreGiants battle Royals in a duel of mighty ’pens
Throughout baseball’s glorious history, relief pitchers have been, quite literally, an afterthought. They entered the game only because the starting
Read moreCardinals: masters of postseason ball, and well armed
It’s a new year, but the same old story, except this time it has an unfamiliar twist. As we approach
Read moreStanton’s exit opens door for a pitcher as MVP
Even though his Miami Marlins are no threat to play in baseball’s postseason, their powerhouse right fielder, Giancarlo Stanton, was
Read moreHow Baseball Explains America – or used to
Hal Bodley’s How Baseball Explains America (Triumph Books) does indeed explain why baseball is the national pastime. Or is it
Read moreWrigley’s rooftop views must be preserved
CHICAGO — Terry Collins, the New York Mets manager, once said: “The Cubs fans are the greatest in the country.
Read moreMoneyball’s sequel: a better story this time
At baseball’s All-Star hiatus the club with the best record has the 26th largest payroll and 30th-best-smelling stadium. Yes, Billy
Read moreGwynn made the most of a too-big body
In the 1990s, when ballplayers were empowered by steroids and rampaging testosterone, the round-faced teddy bear Tony Gwynn would have
Read moreRose, with all his thorns, should be in the Hall
As a 21-year-old sports reporter in Atlanta, I was assigned to interview Pete Rose. Though excited about meeting a baseball
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