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Today in Sports - Week Ahead, May 3 - May 9 - WTOP News
WTOP Washington· 3 days ago1902 — Alan-a-Dale wins the Kentucky Derby by a nose over Inventor, giving jockey Jimmy Winkfield his second straight Derby victory. Winkfield is the last black rider to win the Kentucky Derby ...
The Switch Hitter in Baseball Is Going Extinct
The Wall Street Journal· 4 days agoLindor’s dedication to the art of switch hitting makes him part of a dying breed. Baseball history is filled with superstars who slugged from both sides...
Mike Trout and What Might Have Been
Esquire· 4 days agoOne of baseball’s best players is hurt yet again. Will the star outfielder’s chronic injuries harm his chances of being a first-ballot Hall of Famer?
This Date in Baseball-Week Ahead
Associated Press· 3 days ago1917 — Babe Ruth of the Red Sox allowed two hits as he outdueled Walter Johnson of the Washington Senators 1-0. Ruth knocked in the winning run with a...
Meet the Orioles' latest dynamic duo
Major League Baseball· 7 days agoIn case you hadn’t noticed, the Orioles have a reputation for developing young, quality big league hitters. In addition to Holliday, the Orioles have...