baseball
Coverage of baseball in the Nexus archive.
- Young baseball star identified as jumper who committed suicide at Los Angeles City Hall
A young baseball star was identified as the individual who jumped from Los Angeles City Hall, ending his life. The teen was described as having a bright future in the sport.
- This DC summer program is teeing up the youth for the future
The Summer Youth Employment Program in Washington, D.C., provides 15,000 teens and young adults with summer jobs and educational opportunities. Founded in 1979 by Marion S. Barry, the program combines sports and lessons to teach life skills, with participants like Jeffrey Myers, a recent high school graduate and coach, emphasizing learning from mistakes. Mayor Muriel Bowser highlighted the program's role in fostering future success for Washingtonians.
- Clinical Trial Helps Young Athlete Return to the Field, Highlighting Research at Locally-Based Kaiser Permanente Southern California
A Southern California college athlete with IgA nephropathy, a chronic kidney disease, returned to baseball after participating in a clinical trial at Kaiser Permanente Southern California. The trial enabled Chance Shipley to resume his senior season following a health decline that forced him to leave the sport.
- Dodgers fans didn’t buy a ticket for this
The article suggests the Dodgers should focus on playing baseball and community service, avoiding divisive political advocacy. It emphasizes leaving political issues to politicians and activist groups.
- Baseball should be free and easy to watch, NYC council member says
A New York City Council member is urging Congress and the Federal Communications Commission to make baseball games easier to access. Frank Morano, representing Staten Island, argues that finding the right channel or streaming service to watch baseball should not be complicated.
- Rowan County teen fights to return to baseball after suffering cardiac arrest
Bryson Blanton, a 13-year-old baseball player from Rowan County, North Carolina, suffered cardiac arrest during a game but was saved by two men in the stands, including an off-duty Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department officer, who performed CPR until first responders arrived.
- Diamondbacks vs Reds betting preview: Why one pitcher makes Cincinnati the play through five innings
The Arizona Diamondbacks (35-35) face the Cincinnati Reds (33-36) with Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott's recent strong performance (three straight quality starts) contrasting Diamondbacks starter Zac Gallen's struggles (5.43 ERA, 1.55 WHIP). The article highlights Gallen's poor road performance and Reds hitters' 6-for-45 record against him, suggesting Cincinnati's pitching gives them value in a shortened-game bet.
- 12-year-old boy in critical condition after baseball strikes head during warmups
A 12-year-old boy named Xavier Taylor is in critical condition after being struck in the head by a baseball during warmups.