Fans are eager to start the pitch-clock era, but baseball’s pitching coaches are hard at work trying to adjust to one of the biggest changes in M.L.B. history.
Category: Baseball
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Pitch Clock Has MLB’s Pitching Coaches Working Overtime
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Garrett Mitchell of Brewers Balances Baseball and Type 1 Diabetes
The New York Times – Sports:Baseball wants more stolen bases, and Garrett Mitchell, a rookie outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, is happy to oblige.
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Bullying Accusations Snare K-Pop Stars and Athletes in South Korea
The New York Times – Sports:In South Korea, such allegations have affected the careers of public figures. The takedowns have public support, but critics wonder if some go too far.
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Dana Brown Leads Houston Astros as MLB’s Only Black General Manager
The New York Times – Sports:Brown helped Atlanta win a World Series and fostered the careers of other baseball executives. Now he will lead Houston as M.L.B.’s only Black general manager.
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Jacob deGrom Discusses Leaving the Mets for the Rangers
The New York Times – Sports:Texas was desperate for pitching and deGrom’s interest was piqued. A $185 million contract, and a “vision” of how to win, convinced him to leave New York.
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Sustainable? Manny Machado and Padres Agree on $350 Million Contract
The New York Times – Sports:Amid doubt that San Diego could maintain its enormous payroll, the team gave Manny Machado a $350 million extension. “There is a risk in doing nothing, too.”
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MLB and Union Disagree on Salary Cap as Cable Networks Crumble
The New York Times – Sports:The head of the players’ union spoke out against the concept of a salary cap, but team owners remain concerned about the sport’s economic model as cable networks struggle.
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With Dansby Swanson, Cubs Start to Rebuild
The New York Times – Sports:After their World Series curse was lifted, the Cubs faded away and jettisoned their stars. The brutal process of starting over took a turn this off-season thanks to $310 million in free agents.
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The Marlins Go All-In on Baseball’s New Rules
The New York Times – Sports:Putting the ball in play, stealing bases and having pitchers work quickly? Sounds good to Jazz Chisholm Jr. and his new teammates: Johnny Cueto and Luis Arraez.
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Manny Machado Gets First Violation of MLB’s Pitch Clock
The New York Times – Sports:Manny Machado was issued a strike for not being ready in the batter’s box as baseball got its first look at a sped-up game.
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Detroit Tigers Work to Rebuild Under Scott Harris
The New York Times – Sports:As the team’s president of baseball operations, Scott Harris wants to turn Detroit’s fortunes around. But he knows the team has a long way to go.
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Will Aaron Judge Hit 62 Home Runs Again? ‘You Never Know.’
The New York Times – Sports:In his first year as the Yankees’ captain, Judge hopes to win a World Series but isn’t ruling out another record-setting season. History suggests that would be tough.