A red-hot start followed by a brutal July knocked Tampa Bay out of first place, but the Rays believe they are back on track.
Category: Baseball
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In New York, One Team Is Lost and the Other Is Targeting 2025
The middling Yankees have no idea who they are. The Mets’ sell-off gives them a clearer identity.
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Astros’ Framber Valdez Throws No-Hitter Against Guardians
Framber Valdez allowed one walk, and had that runner erased on a double-play in a dominant effort against the Guardians.
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Mets Trade Justin Verlander to Houston Astros for Two Prospects
Verlander won the World Series and the American League Cy Young Award with Houston last season. His short stint with the Mets yielded six wins for him and two top prospects for the team.
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Rangers Add Max Scherzer in AL West Battle With Houston Astros
Texas’ big spending was finally paying off, but a July swoon had the Houston Astros closing in. Will the Rangers’ trade for Max Scherzer be enough to win the A.L. West?
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Why Catchers Are Rarely Moved at the Trading Deadline
Adding a new catcher at the trading deadline is a fairly rare occurrence. One reason for that is the time it takes to bond with a pitching staff.
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Mets Trade Max Scherzer to Texas Rangers
Max Scherzer is headed to the Texas Rangers as the Mets, the most expensive team in M.L.B. history, acknowledge that you can’t buy your way to the top.
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The Lost Art of Fouling the Ball Off (on Purpose)
Spoiling difficult pitches to stay alive was equal parts strategy and party trick. The modern approach to hitting has left it behind.
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Mets and Yankees Split Final Subway Series of 2023
It may be too late to save the Mets season, and the Yankees are not a sure bet for the postseason even once Aaron Judge returns.
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How Eileen Canney Linnehan Gets Athletes Through the Yips
Eileen Canney Linnehan was a star pitcher at Northwestern who suddenly could not throw to first base. Now she helps young athletes get through the debilitating issue.
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Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen Are Inducted Into Baseball Hall of Fame
Fred McGriff played for six franchises and Scott Rolen played for four, but consistent production, and lots of determination, got them into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Hall of Fame: Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen Are Connected in Their Contrast
Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen took vastly different paths to Cooperstown, and their elections represented a notable shift in how players are valued.