Baseball News

• Albert Pujols becomes just fourth player to hit 700 home runs
  
  Pujols joined Barry Bonds (762 homers), Hank Aaron (755) and Babe Ruth (714) in one of baseball's most exclusive clubs.
  CBS News.  Sunday, 25 Sep 2022.
• Albert Pujols' 700th home run carried a special significance for Latinos
  
  When Albert Pujols hit his 700th home run, the powerful feat became a special moment of pride for Latinos, particularly Dominicans, who cherish baseball.
  Los Angeles Times.  Sunday, 25 Sep 2022.
• Albert Pujols Reaches 700 Homers But May Write More Baseball History
  
  Against all odds, Albert Pujols reached the 700-homer plateau at the advanced athletic age of 42. Now he hopes his bat can bring a world championship to St. Louis.
  Forbes.  Saturday, 24 Sep 2022.
• Inspiring moment an armless man throws first pitch at Rockies game with his FOOT
  
  Tom Willis, who was born without arms, set a goal 15 years ago, to throw out the first pitch at all 30 Major League Baseball ballparks.
  Daily Mail.  Friday, 23 Sep 2022.
• How the Guardians turned the AL Central race into a one-team sprint
  
  Cleveland entered the regular season with baseball's youngest roster and are on the verge of finishing it with a division title.
  ESPN.  Friday, 23 Sep 2022.
• MLB: Felix White prepares for BBC commentary on New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox
  
  Tailenders' podcaster Felix White trades cricket for baseball as he visits Fenway Park to prepare to commentate on New York Yankees v Boston Red Sox live on the BBC this Saturday,
  BBC News.  Thursday, 22 Sep 2022.
• Yankees Legend Bernie Williams on Aaron Judge, Life After Baseball and the Power of a Good Nickname
  
  Bernie Williams discusses his approach to investments, music and doing what you love.
  Entrepreneur.  Wednesday, 21 Sep 2022.
• Hectic moment Yankees fans scramble to capture Aaron Judge's historic 60th home run
  
  Mike Kessler, a 20-year-old college student, ended up with New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge's 60th homer on Tuesday night after a mad scramble for the baseball.
  Daily Mail.  Wednesday, 21 Sep 2022.
• Plaschke: Maury Wills stole Dodger fans' hearts. Changed the game. Not enough for Hall of Fame
  
  Former Dodgers star Maury Wills, who died Monday, helped make the stolen base a major part of baseball. Regrettably, he's not in the Hall of Fame.
  Los Angeles Times.  Wednesday, 21 Sep 2022.
• New York Mets And Atlanta Braves Engage In A Classic Pennant Struggle
  
  The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves are both playing tremendous baseball. Now they find themselves locked in a heated National League East pennant chase.
  Forbes.  Tuesday, 20 Sep 2022.
• Tigers hire Giants GM Harris to lead baseball ops
  
  The Tigers hired Giants GM Scott Harris as their new president of baseball operations.
  ESPN.  Monday, 19 Sep 2022.
• Why Del Harris and Other Hall of Famers Had to Wait
  
  The basketball, baseball and pro football halls of fame make some deserving candidates wait decades for enshrinement. For the few who are chosen, the wait is hard but worth it.
  New York Times.  Thursday, 8 Sep 2022.
• Baseball that's gone "bananas": A look inside the Savannah team that's become a viral sensation
  
  Georgia's Savannah Bananas team has attracted millions of fans with their TikTok videos, which show batters on stilts and players in kilts. The team's circus-like antics regularly draw sold-out crowds. ...
  CBS News.  Tuesday, 6 Sep 2022.
• Yankees, LeBron James to invest in AC Milan soccer team
  
  The New York Yankees are becoming a minority investor in Italian champion AC Milan, the second soccer team the baseball power will partially own after MLS's New York City.
  Washington Times.  Tuesday, 30 Aug 2022.
• This Baseball Card Just Sold for an Insane Amount of Money
  
  A Mickey Mantle card from 1952 becomes the most valuable in history.
  Entrepreneur.  Monday, 29 Aug 2022.

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