Gary Phillips
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New Jersey Restored Hinchliffe Stadium and Built a Negro Leagues Museum
Saved from demolition, Hinchliffe Stadium in New Jersey underwent a $100 million renovation. It will now serve as a minor league ballpark and a Negro...
Japan’s Kodai Senga Brings Ghost Fork Pitch to Mets
When pitchers and catchers report next month, the Mets will get a look at Kodai Senga’s signature pitch: the ghost fork. Those who have seen...
Yankees in Need of Left Fielder and Bullpen Help
Aaron Judge said he was reassured by Hal Steinbrenner that the Yankees would spend money to get better. Left field and the bullpen are obvious...
Yankees Make Aaron Judge Team Captain
At a news conference to finalize his $360 million contract, Judge was given a position previously held by Lou Gehrig, Derek Jeter and other team...
Buck Showalter and Terry Francona Are M.L.B.’s Top Managers
Showalter led the Mets to the second most wins in franchise history, while Francona won a division title in Cleveland despite having the league’s youngest...
ALCS: Astros Rolling Even as Jose Altuve Struggles
Jose Altuve’s double on Saturday was his first hit of the postseason and Yordan Alvarez and Kyle Tucker are struggling against the Yankees. Regardless, Houston...
ALCS: Michael King and Injured Yankees Relievers Travel With Club
Michael King and other injured Yankees relievers have been traveling with the club to soak in the postseason atmosphere and learn everything they can.
On Short Rest, Nestor Cortes Pitches Yankees Past Guardians
Nestor Cortes’s gutsy performance on short rest helped the Yankees get past Cleveland and has the bullpen rested ahead of the American League Championship Series.
ALDS: Guardians Triston McKenzie Will Start Game 3 Against Yankees
Triston McKenzie grew up rooting for Derek Jeter and the Yankees, and he’s been mentored by CC Sabathia, but that’s all on hold for now....
Through New York Grays, Harrison Bader Found a Different NYC
Harrison Bader grew up in Bronxville, N.Y., and went to Horace Mann, but his time with the New York Grays introduced him to the city’s...