Lindy McDaniel, who pitched for 21 years in the big leagues and became one of baseball’s most dependable relievers in spite of the mostly mediocre…
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Lindy McDaniel, Ace Reliever for Mediocre Teams, Dies at 84
Lindy McDaniel, who pitched for 21 years in the big leagues and became one of baseball’s most dependable relievers in spite of the mostly mediocre…
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Early Virus Scares Kept the M.L.B. Season on Track
ARLINGTON, Texas — It is a memorable image of nearly every World Series opener: The members of each team standing shoulder to shoulder along the…
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Cardinals’ Trust in Bob Gibson Went Beyond His Fastball and Slider
It should have been as good as over: Bob Gibson on the mound in Game 7 of the World Series, facing the bottom of the…
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With Patchwork Pitching, the Padres Turn Another Page
When the San Diego Padres announced their first-round playoff roster Wednesday, it was hard not to look and think: Well, it was fun while it…
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Bob Gibson, Feared Flamethrower for the Cardinals, Dies at 84
Bob Gibson, the St. Louis Cardinals’ Hall of Fame right-hander who became one of baseball’s most dominating pitchers, winning 251 games in 17 seasons with…
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After a Halt, Then a Sprint, the Cardinals Land in the Playoffs Again
For more than two weeks of the strangest season in major league history, the St. Louis Cardinals disappeared. The birds on the bat flew away…
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Larry Wilson, Who Made Safety an N.F.L. Threat, Dies at 82
Larry Wilson, the Hall of Fame St. Louis Cardinals defensive back who helped transform the position of safety into that of a more aggressive, blitzing…
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Lou Brock, Baseball Hall of Famer Known for Stealing Bases, Dies at 81
Lou Brock, the St. Louis Cardinals’ Hall of Fame outfielder who became the greatest base-stealer the major leagues had ever known when he eclipsed the…
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Two Mets Games Are Postponed Because of Coronavirus Cases
The annual Subway Series was bound to feel different this season without fans jamming the ballparks in Queens and the Bronx. Now, it faces uncertainty…
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