From the Library of America’s site, check out this Red Smith column from the forthcoming American Pastimes: The Very Best of Red Smith.
Jimmy Breslin’s new book on Branch Rickey was reviewed in the Times a few days ago.
Meanwhile, our boy William asks: Was Rickey the father of sabermetrics?
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Tonight RHP Ivan Nova (6-9, 4.87) vs. LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (9-6, 3.97) 7:05 p.m., YES Network
Tuesday TBA vs. RHP Rick Porcello (8-14, 5.04) 7:05 p.m., YES Network and ESPN
Wednesday TBA vs. LHP Wade Miley (11-11, 4.39) 7:05 p.m., YES Network
Thursday TBA vs. LHP Rich Hill (2-0, 1.17) 7:05 p.m., YES Network
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