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Focuses on baseball player David Cone. His past as a pitcher for the New York Yankees; His future with the Boston Red Sox; Problems with his shoulder which have hindered his pitching ability; Response from officials at the New York Yankees concerning Cone playing for the Red Sox.

Discusses the animosity between hitters and pitchers in baseball. Different lifestyles of hitters and pitchers based on the amount of free time available to pitchers; Aggression among pitchers and hitters on the same team; Misunderstandings of pitchers or hitters who become managers; Example of Doug Brocail, pitcher for Major League Baseball's (MLB) Detroit Tigers.

Profiles George Steinbrenner, the principal owner of the New York Yankees. His business philosophy; Steinbrenner's evolution with the Yankees; Steinbrenner's infamous treatment of managers; The success of the Yankees in the 1998 season; Biographical information.

Focuses on a discussion of topics related to baseball by shortstop players, Derek Jeters and Chris Fontenelli. Rituals observed to enhance performance before a big playoff game; Attitudes on winning and losing games.

Presents the results from a meeting between three Baltimore Orioles fans and team owner Peter Angelos. Fans Dick Waters, Joe Franz and Al Hepting; Questions for the owner on the future of the team, whether manager Ray Miller is to blame for the poor 1998 season, and what his role is in player negotiations; The meeting arranged by `The Times Magazine.'

Presents an interview with Major League Baseball Player Tim Raines. His try out with the New York Yankees after being diagnosed with Lupus; What it is like being an older player; How he helps younger players; Post-career plans; His son Tim Jr. now in the Baltimore Orioles organization; His past cocaine problem; Drug use in baseball.

Reports on high-technology aluminum alloy baseball bats. Advantages over wooden bats; Test batting by New York Yankee pitchers; Cost and makeup of bats; Manufacturers' claims of saving the sport; Why they are illegal in major league baseball.