Strike forces pension row in Major League Baseball
Fehr blames owners for breach over pension funding and a stalled agreement as players threaten to strike. Ravitch counters with legal claims while noting the Major League Baseball Benefit Plan allows clubs to stop contributions after March 1990. Analysts cite generous pensions, health benefits, and owners losing money, urging budget discipline without a salary cap.
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Fehr
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Bud Selig
Life and labor at the ballpark in the baseball issue
A New York Times column measures the strain on workers at Shea Stadium and baseball as owners players and fans collide over money and a possible strike. It highlights ushers vendors cooks and laundry staff and questions the fans owners and players motives and burdens. The piece urges enjoying games while action looms and notes a changeable future for the sport.
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Canada
Mark Messier
Charles Oakley
Yankees Escape to Ballpark Amid Strike Turmoil
The Yankees, eager to escape the strike, gather in their Texas-tinged clubhouse before night games. Players describe baseball as a reprieve and remain focused, with Don Mattingly and Wade Boggs saying they will keep playing until told otherwise. The team holds an 8 game win streak and leads the AL East by 10 games, hitting first in the league at 291.
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Buck Showaller
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Strike could derail Ripken streak this season
Cal Ripken faces a potential season disruption if a players strike derails MLB plans. The AL and Orioles considered scheduling around his pursuit of Lou Gehrig's consecutive games record, with a homeward tie to maximize his breakout moment. Ripken has reached 2,000 games, the third-longest streak, while 3,100 players have hit the disabled list during his run.
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John Harper
New York Daily News
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Gehrig
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Red Sox
Everett Scott
NBA
Randy Smith
NFL
Jim Marshall
NHL
Doug Jarvis
Pirates and Rockies players weigh game changes in Denver air
Pittsburgh coach Rich Donnelly urges rethinking baseball in mile high Denver citing football style edges. Midre Cummings shines yet questions his future role as fans dub him Bonds successor. Tony Gwynn vents on losses with San Diego, while Darryl Strawberry notes team chemistry with the Giants and Mets. Rene Lachemann nears an extension with the Marlins as Don Baylor sits in Colorado. Marvin Freeman seeks inspiration from Scarface and Animal House as he faces the mound with the Rockies.
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Darryl Strawberry
Giants
Dusty Baker
Dodgers
Mets
Rene Lachemann
Marlins
Don Baylor
Colorado
Dave Dombrowski
Alanta
Andy van Slyke
Animal House
Marvin Freeman
Hollywood
Freeman
al Pacino
Father Knows Best Hal Morris A Major League Star
Cincinnati first baseman Hal Morris is hitting for high averages and driving in runs, with on-base skills. His father Bull Morris notes his dedication and biology education at Michigan, midnight library sessions, and a stubborn habit of finishing tasks. Morris remains studious, enjoys crossword puzzles, and reads, reflecting his work ethic.
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Cincinnati
Hal Morris
Bull Morrs
Michigan
Morris
Orioles balk at selling Smith amid Van Slyke trade push
Orioles owner Peter Angelos blocks Lonnie Smith release forcing manager John Oates to send Jack Voigt to the minors. Smith’s limited role kept him out of a doubleheader swept by Cleveland. Angelos pushes brass to trade for Andy Van Slyke.
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Jack Voigt
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Oates
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Andy van Slyke
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