Streaks, Injuries and Virus Outbreaks Muddle Wild-Card Races

With about a month left in the baseball season, a crowded field is contending for wild-card spots. Each has its own challenges, Boston’s coronavirus issues chief among them.

‘He Knows It All Because He’s Seen It All’

Steve Vucinich’s 54th and final season with the Athletics has pushed the team’s equipment manager past Connie Mack for the longest run in franchise history. He has stories to spare.

With Sweep of the Red Sox, the Yankees Shake Up the Standings

After winning three games in two days against Boston, the once-listless Yankees suddenly resemble the team they were expected to be all season.

Pitcher Released From Hospital After Being Struck by Line Drive

Chris Bassitt of the Oakland Athletics never lost consciousness, according to the team, despite being struck by a ball traveling 100 m.p.h.

As Velocity Increases, So Does Danger to Batters

Batters are being hit at a rate unseen since the 1890s. Kevin Pillar’s beaning showed how devastating one pitch can be.