Changes In Safety And Diplomacy Are On Deck For Baseball's Opening Day
New technology, new safety measures, and a new relationship with Cuba are what reporter Jesse Sanchez says will be the big stories in baseball this year.
World series
Kansas City Royals Win World Series For First Time In 30 Years
The Mets' Matt Harvey pitched eight scoreless innings — but the Royals tied it up in the ninth, and secured the title, in dramatic fashion, in the 12th. The final tally: 7-2.
Royals Lead 3-1 Over Mets In World Series
Kansas City beat the Mets 5-3, despite the rookie-fueled Mets' control in the first half of Game 4. A late Royals rally put Kansas City one win closer to the championship title.
Doing More With Less: How The Mets Found Success In Youth, Discipline And Luck
Though they trail the Kansas City Royals 2-0 in the World Series, here's a look at how the Mets found success in youth and luck after their finances took a hit following the Bernie Madoff scandal.
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.
The Powerful Player To Watch As The World Series Gets Underway
Daniel Murphy has been having a spectacular postseason at the plate. He's one of the players New York is counting on against the tough Kansas City lineup.
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'.
#NPRreads: Two Stories About Mental Health And A Profile Of Pitcher Bronson Arroyo
Also this week: an interview with Eric Schmidt, the chairman of Alphabet and formerly the chairman and CEO of Google.
New York Mets Beat The Cubs To Win National League Title
The Mets head to the World Series after a four-game sweep of Chicago in the National League Championship Series.