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Saturday, June 11, 2016

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.

Saturday, June 4, 2016

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.

Saturday, May 21, 2016

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.

Saturday, October 17, 2015

History and Intrigue Imbue the Mets-Cubs Series With Extra Flavor

The Cubs and Mets are linked by history — most notably, the 1969 pennant race — but there’s more, too. Cubs Manager Joe Maddon received his big break in baseball thanks to Mets Manager Terry Collins.

Saturday, September 12, 2015

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.