Kamila Hinkson

1 month ago | nytimes.com | Ralph Russo |Kamila Hinkson

Mason Alexander, an 18-year-old freshman cornerback at Pittsburgh, was killed in a car crash in Indiana on Saturday night, police said Sunday. According to the Hamilton County (Ind.) Sheriff's Office, Alexander was the passenger in a white BMW traveling south on Florida Road in Fishers, Ind. The BMW entered the northbound lane to pass a car just before reaching the top of a hill. A Toyota Rav4 was traveling north at the same time.

2 months ago | nytimes.com | Kamila Hinkson

Alex Bregman has made a name for himself - in good ways and bad - since he made his MLB debut as a member of the Houston Astros in 2016. He became a cornerstone of that franchise over the last eight years. Now, he's set to join the Boston Red Sox, having agreed to a three-year, $120 million deal, a league source confirmed to The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Get to know one of the best third basemen in the league through this collection of stories.

Jan 16, 2025 | nytimes.com | Kamila Hinkson

Beloved. Treasure. Legend. The tributes are pouring in for Bob Uecker, “Mr. Baseball,” the Milwaukee Brewers’ longtime radio announcer, who died Thursday at age 90. And the words used to describe him depict a man who was cherished by family, friends and fans alike. Uecker was diagnosed with small cell lung cancer in 2023, according to a statement issued by his family.

Dec 5, 2024 | nytimes.com | Kamila Hinkson

The Korean Baseball Organization has officially posted infielder Hyeseong Kim, making him available for all 30 MLB clubs to sign. In a news release issued Wednesday, the KBO indicated his posting window would begin at 8 a.m. ET Thursday and last 30 days. If he reaches an agreement with an MLB team, that team will pay a transfer fee to Kiwoom. The fee, according to MLB.com, is based on the amount of his guaranteed contract.

Dec 3, 2024 | nytimes.com | Kamila Hinkson

The Texas Rangers have signed veteran catcher Kyle Higashioka to a two-year deal with a mutual option for 2027, the team confirmed Monday. The deal is worth a total of $12.5 million ($5.75 million in 2025, $6.75 million in 2026), the option is worth $7 million and there is a $1 million buyout, according to MLB.com. Drafted by the New York Yankees in the seventh round of the 2008 draft, Higashioka debuted in 2017 and spent seven seasons in the Bronx.