Three Tigers pitchers teamed up for M.L.B.’s 20th combined no-hitter. Justin Verlander, a former Tiger, was happy for them, but uneasy about the state of starting pitching.
Tag: Baseball
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Mets and Padres Face Off to Close MLB’s First Half
Outrageous payrolls created outlandish expectations, but two of baseball’s most disappointing teams are just hoping to end the first half on a high note.
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Limiting MLB Draft to 20 Rounds Trades Magic for Efficiency
The days of unlimited picks are over, and while the league says the opportunities are still there, previous late-round picks aren’t so sure.
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John Montgomery Ward Was More Than a Name on a List of Perfect Games
Having thrown baseball’s second perfect game keeps John Ward’s name alive. But the pitcher, shortstop, golfer, lawyer, activist and author was decades ahead of his time.