By Art Spander
For Maven Sports
All the talk of villainy didn’t matter. This American League Division Series between the Athletics and Astros had nothing to do with morality, with cheating.
Copyright 2020, The Maven
By Art Spander
For Maven Sports
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Athletics called it a step. And they were correct. It was a step from agony to relief, a step from disappointment to contentment.
Copyright 2020, The Maven
By Art Spander
For Maven Sports
OAKLAND — Don’t pack away the bunting. Or the hopes. The Athletics’ season goes on. September may have ended Wednesday, but baseball in Oakland continues.
Copyright 2020, The Maven
By Art Spander
For Maven Sports
OAKLAND — An empty stadium, but too full of memories. Virtually nobody in the stands, except workers, but plenty of villains in the mind.
Copyright 2020, The Maven
By Art Spander
For Maven Sports
No runs for the Giants, but maybe progress for society. Two games without anyone from San Francisco crossing the plate. One brief series in which young athletes may have crossed a barrier.
Copyright 2020, The Maven
Dodgers, Giants, MIke Yastrzemski articles, baseball, sports and society Email Article 