Saquon Barkley’s Rare Talent and Seriously Rare Name

By ZACH SCHONBRUN from NYT Sports The Giants’ rookie star has countless gifts and a rare name that sets him up perfectly for first-name fame.https://nyti.ms/2QFbZWW

When Spanish Names (Don’t) Flummox English-Speaking Baseball Announcers

By JAMES WAGNER from NYT Sports With more Spanish-speaking players than ever in the M.L.B., public address announcers and broadcasters weigh how faithful to pronounce Spanish names.https://nyti.ms/2t0Mn8d

How Giancarlo Stanton Let Go of ‘Mike’ and Embraced Who He Is

By BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports The Yankees’ new slugger said changing back to his real given name early in his career was simply a matter of growing up and appreciating what is important.https://nyti.ms/2H1DKkk