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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Garrett Mitchell of Brewers Balances Baseball and Type 1 Diabetes
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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.’
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.