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A Marker Honoring Jackie Robinson Was Defaced. M.L.B. Helped Replace It.
A series of incidents in Georgia appeared to be targeting markers dedicated to Black Americans. “This should not be happening,” said Robinson’s cousin.
A Marker Honoring Jackie Robinson Was Defaced. M.L.B. Helped Replace It.
A series of incidents in Georgia appeared to be targeting markers dedicated to Black Americans. “This should not be happening,” said Robinson’s cousin.
MLB Lockout: Players Issue Counteroffer to Owners
The players formally rejected the league’s offer — they didn’t believe some of M.L.B.’s ideas would accomplish what the league claimed — and made a...
MLB Lockout Could Delay Spring Training
A rare negotiating session did not appear to please either side. Time is running out to avoid delaying spring training.
Rachel Balkovec's Promotion to Manager Was Easy Choice for Yankees
Rachel Balkovec’s ascent through the Yankees coaching ranks will take its next step when she manages in the minors. After years of hard work, the...
Yankees Name Rachel Balkovec as First Woman Manager in Minors
Having served as a hitting coach in the team’s system, Rachel Balkovec will be the first woman to manage a team in affiliated baseball.
Mets Hire Eric Chavez as Hitting Coach
Eric Chavez was named an assistant hitting coach for the Yankees just last month, but he will move across town to guide Mets hitters instead.
Buck Showalter Introduced as Mets Manager
In an introductory news conference, Buck Showalter applauded Steven Cohen for taking away the team’s excuses for not winning the World Series.
M.L.B.’s Lockout: What Is It? How Does It Work? What’s Next?
Players are locked out and transactions are frozen in baseball’s ninth work stoppage. But no one is missing any checks — yet.
Rob Manfred and Tony Clark Discuss MLB Lockout
As the league and its players’ union settle in for a fight that the union called “unnecessary and provocative,” both sides went public to state...