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Yankees’ Domingo German Makes History With Perfect Game

Plus, the latest on the biggest names in NBA free agency.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 29, 2023

Yankees’ Domingo Germán enters MLB history book with perfect game

“So exciting,” Germán said through a translator. “When you think about something very unique in baseball, not many people have an opportunity to pitch a perfect game. To accomplish something like this in my career is something that I’m going to remember forever.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 29, 2023

Pitch perfect: MLB’s pace-of-play rules are showing that less is more

Some thought Major League Baseball games with pitch clocks might feel forced, rushed, even gimmicky. But the new rules have proven to be a rousing success

The Guardian - US · Jun 29, 2023

Joe Starkey: The kids could salvage this Pirates season

I'm not necessarily saying this would produce winning baseball. But it would be compelling. It would keep us interested in the Pirates as Steelers season approaches.

Tribune News Service · Jun 29, 2023

White Sox reliever Liam Hendriks to be honored at ESPYs with the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Liam Hendriks showed strength and resilience as he inspired the baseball world and beyond by returning to the mound after battling stage 4 non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 28, 2023

What led to MLB’s decision to play Tuesday’s Cubs game at Wrigley Field in ‘very unhealthy’ air quality conditions?

CHICAGO — Baseball fans have been inundated by new stats over the years, from WAR to wRC+ and exit velocity to barrels.

Chicago Tribune · Jun 28, 2023

With Shohei Ohtani, Baseball Feels Limitless

The two-way star, who is racking up stats with the Angels unlike anything seen before, proved once again he is reinventing what is possible in MLB.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 28, 2023

Father-of-four was found in possession of baseball bat with rusty nails

Johnny Myers, 23, of Cardiff, was released on bail but went on to make an abusive comment and drove a car while disqualified

Wales Online · Jun 28, 2023

Shohei Ohtani Had a Really Smart Celebration After Crushing Home Run, And MLB Fans Loved It

This was awesome.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 28, 2023

Jason Mackey: Examining which LSU star makes most sense for Pirates atop MLB draft

PITTSBURGH — The NCAA baseball season ended Monday night with LSU topping Florida in Game 3 of the College World Series. Now comes the real intrigue, at least locally.

Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023