After winning the College World Series, Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews of Louisiana State were the first two players off the board Sunday in Seattle.
Category: Baseball
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Sean Murphy, Adley Rutschman and Jonah Heim Lead New Generation of Catchers
Sean Murphy, Adley Rutschman, Jonah Heim, Will Smith and Gabriel Moreno lead a generation of catchers as good with their bats as they are with their gloves.
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Justin Verlander Reacts to Detroit Tigers Combined No-Hitter
Three Tigers pitchers teamed up for M.L.B.’s 20th combined no-hitter. Justin Verlander, a former Tiger, was happy for them, but uneasy about the state of starting pitching.
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Mets and Padres Face Off to Close MLB’s First Half
Outrageous payrolls created outlandish expectations, but two of baseball’s most disappointing teams are just hoping to end the first half on a high note.
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MLB Draft 2023: Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews Could Be Taken 1-2
In a draft loaded with talent, Paul Skenes and Dylan Crews could be the first teammates to be taken with the top-two picks.
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Limiting MLB Draft to 20 Rounds Trades Magic for Efficiency
The days of unlimited picks are over, and while the league says the opportunities are still there, previous late-round picks aren’t so sure.
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‘The League’ Review: A Crucial Baseball Legacy
Sam Pollard’s new documentary traces the history of the Negro leagues.
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Jimmy Cordero Suspended for Violating Domestic Violence Policy
Jimmy Cordero, a reliever, will miss the rest of the season after an investigation led by Major League Baseball.
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Mets and Yankees Get Only Three All-Star Selections
Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge of the Yankees made the A.L. squad, and Pete Alonso of the Mets will represent the N.L. Last year, the teams combined for 10 selections.
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John Montgomery Ward Was More Than a Name on a List of Perfect Games
Having thrown baseball’s second perfect game keeps John Montgomery Ward’s name alive. But the pitcher, shortstop, golfer, lawyer and author was not content with perfection.
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Harrison Bader Visits St. Louis a Year After Yankees-Cardinals Trade
Harrison Bader loved St. Louis but couldn’t thrive there. A weekend series between the Yankees and the Cardinals offers a reminder of a trade that helped both teams.
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How Elly De La Cruz Electrified the Cincinnati Reds
It took less than three weeks for Elly De La Cruz, a Cincinnati Reds infielder, to establish himself, and his team, as a force to be reckoned with in the N.L. Central.