Author – The Durango Herald

Could more Hall of Fame shutouts be on the horizon?

It could be a while before the Baseball Writers’ Association of America votes anyone new into the Hall of Fame. BBWAA members delivered an empty class in this year’s election, whi...

DATE: Jan 27, 2021 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

September Madness: MLB stages 8 playoff games in 1 day

Shortly after noon in Atlanta, Nick Senzel of the Cincinnati Reds slapped the first pitch from Max Fried to right field for a single, starting a day of baseball unlike any that had come befo...

DATE: Sep 30, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Baseball scrambles back into action amid lingering concerns

Ron Gardenhire and Dusty Baker are a little uneasy. Jim Crane hopes his Houston Astros can play in front of fans at some point. As baseball scrambles to start an abbreviated seaso...

DATE: Jun 24, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

MLB teams adjusting as pandemic affects draft preparation

The Detroit Tigers can feel certain about one thing: They have the No. 1 pick in the draft. What that Major League Baseball draft will look like, when and where it will take place...

DATE: Apr 28, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Big league teams appreciate the value of versatility

LAKELAND, Fla. – In his rookie season with the Detroit Tigers, Niko Goodrum spent time at first base, second base, third base, shortstop and both corner outfield spots. The next l...

DATE: Mar 29, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Changing times: Baseball rife with new rules, approaches

Baseball rife with new rules, approaches

DATE: Mar 28, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Carpenter leads surging Cardinals in push for postseason

Rockies play St. Louis in four-game series this weekend

DATE: Aug 20, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Stars back on the field as pitchers, catchers begin spring training

Justin Verlander is looking forward to a full season with the Houston Astros, while the New York Mets are hoping for a healthier year for their starting staff. The New York Yankee...

DATE: Feb 14, 2018 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Astros, Dodgers developed quite a rivalry as division foes

Long before they made it to this year’s World Series, the Houston Astros and Los Angeles Dodgers were plenty familiar with each other. For a quarter-century, they were in the NL W...

DATE: Oct 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Benches clear 3 times, 8 ejections for Tigers, Yankees

DETROIT – Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera and Yankees catcher Austin Romine wrestled on the ground near home plate during the first of three bench-clearing altercations during Detroit’s testy ...

DATE: Aug 24, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Not quite peanuts and Cracker Jacks

Grasshoppers, cookie dough among new hits on MLB menus

DATE: May 15, 2017 | CATEGORY: Food

World Baseball Classic scheduling issues won’t go away

Players like it, but timing makes it tough on MLB stars

DATE: Mar 7, 2017 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports