Showing posts with label Bases. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bases. Show all posts

Saturday, June 11, 2016

Extra Bases: With Playoff Drought Over, Pittsburgh Pirates Are Meticulous About Advancing

Extra Bases: With Playoff Drought Over, Pittsburgh Pirates Are Meticulous About Advancing


Pittsburgh has made three consecutive postseasons but is still seeking its first playoff series win since 1979.


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Saturday, June 4, 2016

Extra Bases: A Baseball Success Story Awaits the Draft

Extra Bases: A Baseball Success Story Awaits the Draft


Corey Ray, a junior outfielder for the University of Louisville, is a product of baseball’s efforts to attract African-Americans.


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Saturday, May 21, 2016

Extra Bases: A More Patient Odubel Herrera Is Sparking the Phillies

Extra Bases: A More Patient Odubel Herrera Is Sparking the Phillies


Herrera’s high on-base percentage has been a key to Philadelphia’s surprising success this season.


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Thursday, December 10, 2015

As It Fights ISIS, Pentagon Seeks String of Bases Overseas

As It Fights ISIS, Pentagon Seeks String of Bases Overseas


The bases would serve as hubs for Special Operations troops and intelligence agents who would conduct counterterrorism missions for the foreseeable future.










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Saturday, September 12, 2015

Extra Bases: Phillies’ G.M. Exits on Down Note

Extra Bases: Phillies’ G.M. Exits on Down Note


Ruben Amaro Jr., who stocked the Phillies with more stars after their 2008 world title run, ended up trading many stalwarts before being fired Thursday.










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