Joe Torre

Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon argues a call with the umpires. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)

Silverman: Baseball Must Fix Itself With Increased Instant Replay

Major League Baseball is considering a move that would lead to more correct calls and, in turn, make the game better. Yes, it would impact tradition — the tradition of incorrect calls that has dogged baseball for decades.

2013/05/21

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MLB Appears Set For Vast Expansion Of Video Review By Umpires

Major League Baseball appears set for a vast expansion of video review by umpires in 2014 and is examining whether all calls other than balls or strikes should be subject to instant replay.

2013/05/16

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Keidel: Should Derek Jeter Retire?

Only the most jaded Jeter fans could ignore the obvious. Derek Jeter is older, slower, and injured. There will be a day when he can’t play anymore. Will it be this year or next?

2013/05/10

2013 Celtics (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images) and 2004 Red Sox (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

Giglio: Knicks-Celtics Series Is Far From 2004 Yankees-Red Sox ALCS

Outside of the cities that the respective teams represent, there is little that connects the 2004 Yankees and Red Sox to the 2013 Knicks and Celtics.

2013/05/03

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Sims: A Closer Look At David Wright’s Condition

It appears from the way he pointed to the problematic area that the third baseman’s complaints refer to his right side, and reports are that the issue is in Wright’s back rather than his chest.

2013/03/15

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Coleman: Sandy Alderson Breaks Down Plan For David Wright Moving Forward

Instead of traveling to Port St. Lucie to be examined, Mets third baseman David Wright boarded a plane in Miami and flew to New York to be examined by team doctors. General manager Sandy Alderson made the announcement on Friday morning.

2013/03/15

David Wright Headed To N.Y. For Tests On Sore Ribs; Done In WBC?

Wright said he was optimistic about playing again for Team USA. But Joe Torre ruled him out of Friday night’s game and said Wright was doubtful beyond that.

2013/03/15

David Wright (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) and Robinson Cano (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Captain America Vs. Clutch Cano: Wright, Robbie To Meet In Crucial WBC Game

Two of New York’s brightest stars will take the stage on Thursday night when Team USA takes on the Dominican Republic at Marlins Park in Miami. We’re talking about the Yankees’ Robinson Cano and the Mets’ David Wright, of course.

2013/03/14

David Wright Drives In 5 As Team USA Rolls Puerto Rico

The Mets’ star was locked in again. Wright drove in five runs, the last three with a bases-loaded double in the eighth. That prompted chants of “U-S-A! U-S-A!” from the crowd of 32,872.

2013/03/13

David Wright #5 of USA celebrates with Ryan Braun #8, Giancarlo Stanton #27 and teammates in the dugout after scoring against Canada during the eighth inning of the World Baseball Classic First Round Group D game at Chase Field on March 10, 2013 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Late Rally Over Canada Gets U.S. Into WBC Second Round

Running out of outs, Adam Jones and the United States suddenly broke loose and saved themselves from a humbling loss. Now, thanks to a fast finish, they’re heading to Miami for the next round of the World Baseball Classic.

2013/03/11

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Yankees Legend Mariano Rivera To Retire After 2013 Season

“It’s official now,” Rivera said at a press conference Saturday morning. “After this year I’ll be retired.”

2013/03/09

Mariano Rivera (Photo by Jim Rogash/Getty Images)

Giglio: Mariano Rivera Was The Exception To So Many Rules

Rivera wasn’t just the best closer in the history of baseball. His ability to defy logic for 18 seasons makes him one of the most unique athletes of all-time.

2013/03/08

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Mariano Rivera Retirement Tour: Yankees, Foes Give It Up For ‘The Greatest Ever’

Rivera is getting set to close his career. The Yankees legend plans to announce this weekend that he will retire after the 2013 season.

2013/03/08

Joe Torre (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

MLB Intends To Expand Use Of Instant Replay For 2014 Season

Major League Baseball intends to expand the use of instant replay for the 2014 season and will be studying over the course of this year which calls to review and how to do it.

2013/03/06

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R.A. Dickey To Start WBC Opener For Torre, Team USA

Baseball was invented in the United States, but the World Baseball Classic has been dominated by Japan. U.S. manager Joe Torre has taken a different approach in the WBC’s third edition this year.

2013/03/05

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