Category: Baseball

Mets Beat Marlins as Justin Verlander Hits Injured List

The New York Times – Sports:
The ace right-hander Justin Verlander’s being put on the injured list will test the team’s depth, but Max Scherzer and the Mets’ bullpen were enough to beat Miami.
MLB Opening Day: What to Watch as the Pitch Clock Era Starts

The New York Times – Sports:
On a busy opening day, every team is in action. Between M.L.B.’s new rules and some intriguing player movement, you might want to get caught up.
The Plan to Save Baseball from the Home Run

The New York Times – Sports:
A look at the sport’s home run problem and the big changes this season.
It’s a Really Weird Time to Be an Umpire

The New York Times – Sports:
With replay cameras watching every call, it has become an increasingly stressful job — and baseball’s new rules will just make it harder.
Atlanta Braves Have Hometown Stars in Matt Olson, Michael Harris

The New York Times – Sports:
Having grown up watching Atlanta dominate baseball, stars from the area like Matt Olson, Michael Harris II and Collin McHugh were eager to continue that tradition.
Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer Draw Opening Day Starts for Yankees and Mets

The New York Times – Sports:
Aces around the majors are ready to go, with the Yankees’ Gerrit Cole facing Logan Webb of the Giants and the Mets’ Max Scherzer facing Sandy Alcantara of the Marlins.
The Yankees Cap Goes Viral in Brazil: ‘Is It Basketball?’

The New York Times – Sports:
The New York Yankees logo is everywhere in Brazil. What it means, however, is up for interpretation.
The Way You Watch Sports on TV Is Changing. Here’s Why.

The New York Times – Sports:
The slow collapse of regional sports networks that broadcast baseball, basketball and hockey games has implications for viewers and for the sports themselves.
2023 Mets Season Preview: Depth Gives Team Confidence

The New York Times – Sports:
Edwin Díaz’s injury would crush some teams, but the Mets, with a deep and experienced roster, have remained optimistic.
MLB 2023 Preview: Pitch Clock and Other New Rules Aim to Speed Game Up

The New York Times – Sports:
With three major rule changes this season, Major League Baseball will try to reinvent itself while looking to the game’s past for inspiration.
Joe Kelly and Rob Manfred Find Common Ground on Baseball’s Future

The New York Times – Sports:
While interviewing Rob Manfred for his book about baseball, Joe Kelly, an outspoken reliever, realized their goals weren’t all that different.
Anthony Volpe Makes Yankees Roster at Shortstop

The New York Times – Sports:
Anthony Volpe, 21, grew up rooting for Derek Jeter. Making the Yankees’ opening day roster after a hot preseason, Volpe will try to pick up where his idol left off.