Baseball

yankees Apr. 24, 2012

Jeter and the Yankees Cool Off TexasThe shortstop had four hits in the Yankees’$2 7-4 victory.

By Joe DeLessio

knuckleballs Apr. 23, 2012

Talking Knuckleballs at the Tribeca Film FestivalR.A. Dickey, Jim Bouton, and Tim Wakefield on the unconventional pitch.

By Lorraine Cwelich

fenway park Apr. 20, 2012

Fenway Park Turns 100 TodayThrowback uniforms!

By Joe DeLessio

yankees Apr. 17, 2012

Carl Pavano Got the Last Laugh at Yankee Stadium Last NightThe Yankees got him early, but lost.

By Joe DeLessio

yankees Apr. 16, 2012

Is It Too Soon to Get Excited About David Phelps?The rookie’s been terrific, albeit in just three appearances.

By Joe DeLessio

mets Apr. 16, 2012

The Mets Are Still in the Playoff Chase!The Mets take two out of three from Philadelphia.

By Will Leitch

interview Apr. 13, 2012

Darryl Strawberry on the BET Baseball Documentary Harvard ParkThe retired ballplayer spoke with The Sports Section about the BET film, Harvard Park.

By Lorraine Cwelich

yankees Apr. 13, 2012

‘Twas a Pleasant Yankees Home OpenerThey won 5-0 over the Angels!

By Seth Rosenthal

mets Apr. 13, 2012

The Mets–Phillies ‘Rivalry’ Commences AgainThe Mets head to Philly for their first road series of the season.

By Will Leitch

yankees Apr. 13, 2012

Finally, the Yankees’ Home Opener Has ArrivedCeremonial first pitch duties go to Jorge Posada.

By Joe DeLessio

yankees Apr. 11, 2012

It Took a While, But the Yankees Eventually Got That Big Hit Last NightThey were 2-for-18 with runners in scoring position but pulled out a victory.

By Joe DeLessio

yankees Apr. 10, 2012

The Yankees Are No Longer WinlessThey beat the Orioles, 6-2, last night.

By Joe DeLessio

yankees Apr. 9, 2012

The Alternative to Yankee PanicRemembering the George Steinbrenner era.

By Joe DeLessio

opening day Apr. 6, 2012

Happy Yankees Opening Day!Joe Girardi’s club has made the trek all the way from Tampa to St. Petersburg.

By Joe DeLessio

mets Apr. 5, 2012

The Mets Are Undefeated!Not much offense, but Santana looked sharp and the Mets won 1-0.

By Seth Rosenthal

opening day Apr. 5, 2012

New Marlins Stadium Is Worse Than You ThoughtThe baseball season has begun, in garish green fashion.

By Will Leitch

catching up Apr. 4, 2012

Catching Up With Former Major Leaguer Jim AbbottAbbott spoke with The Sports Section about his no-hitter, life after baseball, and signing an autograph for Fidel Castro.

By Joe DeLessio

Food Allergies Apr. 4, 2012

Baseball Stadiums’ Peanut-Free Seating Perturbs Some Fans“It’s as much part of the fabric of baseball as the seventh-inning stretch,” one longtime ball-game-goer told the ‘Post.’

By Jenny Miller

2012 baseball preview Apr. 4, 2012

Yankees Season Preview: So Who Exactly Will Be in the Rotation This Year?Our season preview continues.

By Joe DeLessio

2012 baseball preview Apr. 3, 2012

Yankees Season Preview: Is Robinson Cano the Next Great Yankee?Our season preview continues.

By Joe DeLessio

water taxis Apr. 3, 2012

There Will Be No Mets or Yankees Boats This YearIt’s sad.

By Will Leitch

2012 mets preview Apr. 3, 2012

Mets Season Preview: What Constitutes ‘Success’ for 2012 Mets?What needs to be done this year?

By Will Leitch

2012 baseball preview Apr. 2, 2012

Yankees Season Preview: How Does the Second Wild Card Change Things?Our season preview continues.

By Joe DeLessio

2012 mets preview Apr. 2, 2012

Mets Season Preview: Who Could Finish Behind the Mets?If the Mets don’t finish in last, who will they pass?

By Will Leitch

catching up Mar. 30, 2012

Catching Up With Baseball Lifer — and Original Met — Don ZimmerZimmer spoke with The Sports Section about the early days of the Mets, this year’s Rays, and the infamous incident with Pedro Martinez during the 2003 ALCS.

By Joe DeLessio

2012 baseball preview Mar. 30, 2012

Mets Season Preview: Who Might Be Traded at the Deadline?Our season preview continues.

By Will Leitch

2012 mets preview Mar. 29, 2012

Mets Season Preview: When Are Wheeler and Harvey Coming?Our 2012 Mets preview continues.

By Will Leitch

Quote of the Day Mar. 29, 2012

Who Says There’s No Cupcakes in Baseball?Can it really heal a player on the injured list?

By Collin Keefe

2012 yankees preview Mar. 28, 2012

Yankees Season Preview: Will 2012 Be a Yearlong Closer Audition?We begin our series previewing the Yankees’$2 2012 season.

By Joe DeLessio

yankees Mar. 16, 2012

Whoa: Andy Pettitte Is Attempting a Comeback With the YankeesHe’s signed a minor-league deal with the Yankees that comes with an invitation to big-league spring training.

By Joe DeLessio

mets Feb. 28, 2012

Fred Wilpon, Human Morale BoosterFred Wilpon, not helping.

By Will Leitch

pearls of wisdom Feb. 24, 2012

Lady Gaga Loved MoneyballShe watched it while “fondling [her] pearls.”

By Margaret Lyons

Feb. 21, 2012

The Making of ‘Homer at the Bat,’ Twenty Years LaterFans of The Simpsons and/or our national pastime will enjoy this study of classic early episode “Homer at the Bat.” At last, someone gets to […]

By Hallie Cantor

the voice of the yankees Feb. 21, 2012

What Will John Sterling’s Catchphrase for Raul Ibanez Be?We think he’ll use alliteration.

By Joe DeLessio

gary carter Feb. 17, 2012

Five Videos by Which to Remember Gary CarterA look at some YouTube gems from a legendary career on and off the field.

By Seth Rosenthal

hot stove Feb. 14, 2012

Today in A.J. Burnett Trade BuzzThe Pirates still appear to be the most likely destination.

By Joe DeLessio

Juicing Jan. 31, 2012

Mark Teixeira Pitching the Juice Press to GreenwichHe’s all juiced up.

By Alyssa Shelasky

miami marlins Jan. 26, 2012

New Marlins Stadium As Hideous As You FearedThat thing in center field is real.

By Will Leitch

yankees Jan. 24, 2012

Jorge Posada Officially Announces His Retirement“I could never wear another uniform.”

By Joe DeLessio

interview Jan. 18, 2012

A Q&A About the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Baseball Card CollectionFreyda Spira, assistant curator of the Met’s Department of Drawings and Prints, spoke with The Sports Section about the museum’s collection of more than 30,000 cards.

By Joe DeLessio

hot stove Jan. 17, 2012