Category: Baseball

Toronto Blue Jays Will Head Home to Renovated Rogers Centre

The Toronto Blue Jays had a nomad-like existence away from Canada in 2020 and for most of 2021. Because of stadium renovations, they began 2023 with 10 games on the road.
Craig Counsell to Set Milwaukee Brewers Record for Games as Manager

Craig Counsell is about to set the Brewers’ record for games managed. Having been connected with the team for most of his life, he knows winning isn’t the only job.
Hobie Landrith, the First New York Met, Dies at 93

A major league catcher for 14 seasons, he was the first player picked by the newly formed Mets in the expansion draft in 1961.
Both Citi Field — and the Mets — Look Slick in Victory Over Marlins

Starling Marte, Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso hit home runs as Tylor Megill led the Mets to a 9-3 victory in their home opener.
At WBC, Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar Was a Hit With Japan

Lars Nootbaar, a high-energy outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, was the first player born outside Japan to play for its national team. He put on a show.
The New York Mets: Fair or Foul Weather Ahead?

The Mets have had a poor start to their season, but on the day their home opener is scheduled, fans are still believing.
The New York Mets: Fair or Foul Weather Ahead?

The Mets have had a poor start to their season, but on the day their home opener is scheduled, fans are still believing.
Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres Adjust Expectations

The New York Times – Sports:
A roster that boasts 37 All-Star selections has one of Major League Baseball’s highest payrolls. It comes with loads of enthusiasm, and expectations to match.
Kodai Senga Thrives In His Mets Debut, Beating Marlins

The New York Times – Sports:
In his first regular-season start since coming over from Japan, Kodai Senga baffled the Marlins with his signature pitch: the ghost fork.
MLB Players React to the Pitch Clock and Baseballs’ New Rules

The New York Times – Sports:
A sport that wanted more action got its wish, but a series of major rule changes has some major leaguers struggling to keep up.
Why the Publisher of The New York Times Got a Red Sox World Series Ring

The New York Times – Sports:
The publisher of The New York Times received a Red Sox World Series ring after Boston’s historic triumph in 2004.
Minor League Salaries Will Double Under New Deal

The New York Times – Sports:
A five-year collective bargaining agreement was voted in by more than 99 percent of minor league players. Housing, meals and transportation are expected to improve.