Daniel Brown

Daniel Brown

Staff Editor, MLB

Daniel Brown is a staff editor/writer for The Athletic MLB. He began covering Bay Area sports in 1995, including stints as a beat writer covering the Giants and 49ers. His feature story on Sergio Romo and a young cancer patient won first place in feature writing from the Associated Press Sports Editors in 2015. He is a native of Cotati, Calif., and a graduate of UC Davis.

Daniel Brown is a staff editor/writer for The Athletic MLB. He began covering Bay Area sports in 1995, including stints as a beat writer covering the Giants and 49ers. His feature story on Sergio Romo and a young cancer patient won first place in feature writing from the Associated Press Sports Editors in 2015. He is a native of Cotati, Calif., and a graduate of UC Davis.

Orlando Cepeda, Hall of Famer known as the 'Baby Bull,' dies at 86

Orlando Cepeda, Hall of Famer known as the 'Baby Bull,' dies at 86

Cepeda played 17 seasons in his Hall of Fame career, nine with the Giants. He hit 379 homers and made 11 All-Star teams.

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Willie Mays, baseball’s electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies at 93

Willie Mays, baseball’s electrifying ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies at 93

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Yankees welcome back oldest living ex-MLB player as one of their own

Yankees welcome back oldest living ex-MLB player as one of their own

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For the 49ers, Leo Johnson was family — even if you don't remember him

For the 49ers, Leo Johnson was family — even if you don't remember him

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Former Dodger Steve Sax sets out to honor the Marine pilot he calls 'my hero'

Former Dodger Steve Sax sets out to honor the Marine pilot he calls 'my hero'

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Oldest MLB player turns 100: Roomed with Yogi Berra, stymied Ted Williams

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Giants' Matt Cain finally gets to thank the coach who made him 'perfect'

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As Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga soars, so does stock of a behind-the-scenes coach

As Warriors' Jonathan Kuminga soars, so does stock of a behind-the-scenes coach

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Warriors to honor Clifford Ray, hard-nosed rebounder — and dolphin savior

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Police make arrest in Jackie Robinson statue theft

Police make arrest in Jackie Robinson statue theft

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Baseball Hall of Fame ballots 2024: The Athletic's voters explain their selections

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Cowboys great Randy White crusades against opioids with help from 2 defensive greats

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With League of Legends world finals approaching, more colleges are welcoming esports

With League of Legends world finals approaching, more colleges are welcoming esports

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League of Legends Worlds: Can 'Golden Left Hand' top 'Faker' to earn a grand slam?

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Meet the MLB postseason’s one-man Immaculate Grid: ‘My phone is blowing up’

Meet the MLB postseason’s one-man Immaculate Grid: ‘My phone is blowing up’

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Klay Thompson bobbleheads and their many faces: 'The gift that keeps on giving'

Klay Thompson bobbleheads and their many faces: 'The gift that keeps on giving'

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Breaking down 'The Saint of Second Chances': 10 vignettes from the new Netflix doc

Breaking down 'The Saint of Second Chances': 10 vignettes from the new Netflix doc

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With Wander Franco away from the team, the rest of the Rays try to focus on what's next

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How MLB's new rules are holding up against baseball's long history of cheating

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Warriors' Gary Payton II makes his pitch, jokes: 'I might get a call from the Giants'

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Drew Robinson finds a meaningful new purpose, and shares the highs and lows

Drew Robinson finds a meaningful new purpose, and shares the highs and lows

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‘Bull Durham’ turns 35: Revisiting the most famous mound visit in baseball movie history

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Bob Myers meets 'Mr. Mean' — his childhood favorite and Warriors cult hero

Bob Myers meets 'Mr. Mean' — his childhood favorite and Warriors cult hero

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Meet the 56-year-old rookie: His big break in The Show took 30 years

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