Major League Baseball Denies Pete Rose's Request For Reinstatement
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has decided not to lift the ban on Pete Rose, meaning the legendary hitter also will not be eligible for the Hall of Fame.
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Cueto's Complete Domination: World Series Game 2 In Numbers And Images
Starting pitcher Johnny Cueto pitched all nine innings for the Royals, giving the bullpen a break after Game 1's 14-inning marathon. He allowed two singles and three walks in the complete game.
A Long Night In Kansas City: World Series Game 1 In Numbers And Images
In the longest opening match in World Series history, the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Mets, 5 to 4.
LA Congressman Loses Bet, Sings 'Meet The Mets'
Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., lost a bet with New York Democrat Steve Israel when the Mets defeated the Dodgers in the Major League Baseball playoffs. The result is pretty amazin'.
Baseball's Arms Race: The Price Of All Those Fast Pitches
Too many pitchers are throwing too hard for the human body to bear, commentator Frank Deford says. What makes these injuries unique is that the players are doing it to themselves.
A Diamond Dream Realized: Minor Leaguer Makes It To The Majors
For years, NPR has followed minor league infielder Tyler Saladino's quest for the major leagues — and this month, the Chicago White Sox called him up. "To be here, it's truly a blessing," he says.
Spieth Looks To Win Year's Third Major, Where Golf Legends Have Fallen
The U.S. golfing phenom won the first two majors of the year, and this weekend he goes for a third at the British Open. It's an achievement that Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and Tiger Woods.
All-Star Games Are Worthless If The Players Are Not All-Stars
Major League Baseball's All-Star Game may be less starry than usual this year because of Kansas City fans' campaign to get as many Royals players as possible into the game.
Yoink! Dad Nabs Foul Ball While Holding Baby At Cubs Game
Cubs fan Keith Hartley got a round of applause for focusing on making the catch — and not disturbing his infant son Isaac, who kept enjoying his bottle while his dad lunged over the rain tarp.
Female Shortstop, 16, Could Be Signed By MLB Teams In July
Melissa Mayeux plays shortstop for two of France's national teams: the U-18 junior squad and the senior softball team. She's known as a smooth fielder who can also handle a bat.