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New York University's independent student newspaper, established in 1973.

Washington Square News

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MLB will recognize minor league players’ unionization efforts

MLB announced on Friday that it will voluntarily recognize minor league players’ attempts to unionize in partnership with the Major League Baseball Players Association.
Jason Alpert-Wisnia, Staff Writer September 14, 2022

On Friday Sept. 9, Major League Baseball announced that it would voluntarily recognize minor league players' attempts to unionize under the Major League Baseball Players Association...


The Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals are set to face off in the World Series this year.
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World Series Preview: Washington Nationals vs. Houston Astros

Is it time for the Nationals to win the first championship in team history?
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer October 21, 2019

After taking two opposite paths to get here, the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals are set to face off in the 2019 World Series.  The Nationals overcame a rocky 19-31...

Our writer has the Houston Astros winning it all. (via safestbettingsites.com)

MLB Playoff Preview and Predictions

After a long season filled with many surprises, who’s the team to beat in the World Series?
Arvind Sriram, Staff Writer October 1, 2019

The 2019 Major League Baseball regular season was a rollercoaster. With four no-hitters, four 100-win teams and new records for home runs and strikeouts in a season, there were...

Everyone Should Be Able to Enjoy Baseball, Not Just the Wealthy

Everyone Should Be Able to Enjoy Baseball, Not Just the Wealthy

Emily Fong, Deputy Opinion Editor April 5, 2016
Baseball must remain accessible to everyone, not just those who can afford it.
Hopeful for the New York baseball teams, the WSN Sports Desk sets their predictions for the World Series.

Staff Recs: Not-Too-Early World Series Predictions

Staff, WSN Sports March 28, 2016
With baseball season right around the corner, the WSN Sports Desk predicts who will take home the Commissioner's Trophy.
Baseball Tobacco Ban Strikes Out

Baseball Tobacco Ban Strikes Out

Abraham Gross, Deputy Opinion Editor March 7, 2016
Until more practical changes are put forward by the city’s Public Health Department, the city's ban on smokeless tabacco in baseball is merely a publicity ploy that will do little to stem tobacco use in the city.
Barry Zito pitched for the Oakland Athletics from 2000 to 2006.

On Barry Zito and growing up

Alex Bazeley, News Editor September 22, 2015
A personal reflection on growing up with baseball and watching your heroes age.