Kansas City’s approach had been boom and (mostly) bust. A new strategy has the team trying to attain the sustained relevance of Tampa Bay and Cleveland.
Category: Baseball
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JJ Picollo Tries to Build Royals Into Winner
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How the Czech Republic Qualified for the World Baseball Classic
The New York Times – Sports:The World Baseball Classic is a battle of the game’s biggest stars. A scrappy Czech Republic team, full of guys with regular jobs, just might win your heart.
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Michael Conforto Rebuilds Career With San Francisco Giants
The New York Times – Sports:San Francisco failed to sign Aaron Judge and backed away from Carlos Correa, but Michael Conforto and other additions hope to make the team better.
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Greg Maddux Helps His Brother at Texas Rangers Spring Training
The New York Times – Sports:Mike and Greg Maddux are keeping things light — very light — while rebuilding the Texas Rangers pitching staff through fundamentals and fielding drills.
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Pitch Clock Has MLB’s Pitching Coaches Working Overtime
The New York Times – Sports: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.
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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.