Author – The Durango Herald

Like it or not, National League designated hitters limber up

Before all the self-proclaimed purists forecasting the destruction of baseball strategy and the very sanctity of the sport as we know it go berserk bemoaning the inclusion of a designated hi...

DATE: May 12, 2020 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Nationals top Astros in Game 7 to win 1st World Series title

Kendrick, Rendon homers back Scherzer start, Corbin’s relief effort

DATE: Oct 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

What to expect from Max Scherzer? World Series goes to Game 7

HOUSTON — Max Scherzer, this is your moment. And baseball fans, this is what you hoped for. Because a World Series mostly devoid of drama suddenly involves the two most compelling...

DATE: Oct 30, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Astros hammer Nationals, take 3-2 World Series lead

Gerrit Cole pitches masterfully in win

DATE: Oct 27, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

World Series returns to DC

WASHINGTON – Walking off the field after the final out, Juan Soto smiled as he approached manager Dave Martinez and held up a pair of fingers. “Two more,” Soto told his skipper. ...

DATE: Oct 24, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Soto, Nationals top Astros in World Series opener

Cole’s amazing streak ends for Houston

DATE: Oct 22, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

AL holds off NL in All-Star Game

Cleveland’s Bieber named MVP in host city

DATE: Jul 9, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports

Bird’s-eye view: Red-tailed hawk perches at Yankee Stadium

NEW YORK – This rookie came swooping into Yankee Stadium out of nowhere. Another slugger? A defensive whiz? Naw, this newcomer is known for a great wing. Two of them, a...

DATE: Jun 26, 2019 | CATEGORY: Professional Sports