David Cone relives the memories at Dodger Stadium when he took the mound in Game 2 of 1988 NLCS vs. L.A. after he ghost-wrote a condemning column.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Deja vu in Boston? Celtics’ comeback callback to 2004 Red Sox’s historic rally to title
Boston isn’t fazed by 3-0 deficits. The Red Sox rallied against the Yankees in 2004, and the Celtics are one win away from doing it to the Heat.
Nightengale’s notebook: What we know and what we don’t at Memorial Day weekend
It’s Memorial Day weekend, one-third of the way through the 2023 season. Here is what we know and what we don’t know at this point.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Rebuilds test patience, passion for MLB teams, players
A handful of MLB teams, including the downtrodden A’s, are mired in a helpless rebuild. They need not look any further than the Orioles for answers.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Brandon Crawford, lifelong Giant, ‘not too worried’ about future
Starting shortstop for the World Series champion Giants in 2012 and 2014, Brandon Crawford wants to wait until the offseason to make any decisions.
$280 million man Xander Bogaerts living up to the hype in first year with San Diego Padres
San Diego’s new shortstop Xander Bogaerts is off to a hot start, winning over teammates and fans with his play and leadership.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Can MLB’s most disappointing teams turn things around?
Expected contenders like the Cardinals, Yankees, Phillies and Mets have gotten off to slow starts, but have five months to right the ship.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Brewers, irate over Josh Hader trade, have recovered that clubhouse vibe
The Brewers, angered by last year’s trade of Josh Hader, have recovered and are off to sizzling start.
Nightengale’s Notebook: 2013 Red Sox ‘knew what it meant’ to win World Series after Marathon bombing
David Ortiz and the Red Sox helped rally Boston in the wake of the 2013 tragedy by going on to win the World Series.
MLB’s percentage of Black players is the lowest since 1955. What’s baseball doing to fix that?
MLB isn’t happy with the numbers, but those in charge say the “pipeline and foundation will bear fruit.”