Major League Baseball – Page 16

A New(ish) Pitch on the Block

The sweeper — a horizontal slider — had long been lumped in with other breaking balls. Thanks to a change in the Statcast system, it is suddenly its own thing.

By Tyler Kepner

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Both Citi Field — and the Mets — Look Slick in Victory Over Marlins

Starling Marte, Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso hit home runs as Tylor Megill led the Mets to a 9-3 victory in their home opener.

By Tyler Kepner and Hilary Swift

Baltimore Orioles Baseball Boston Red Sox Devers, Rafael (1996- ) Major League Baseball Palmer, Jim (1945- ) Robertson, David (1985- ) Showalter, Buck Stroman, Marcus (1991- )

MLB Players React to the Pitch Clock and Baseballs’ New Rules

A sport that wanted more action got its wish, but a series of major rule changes has some major leaguers struggling to keep up.

By Tyler Kepner

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Minor League Salaries Will Double Under New Deal

A five-year collective bargaining agreement was voted in by more than 99 percent of minor league players. Housing, meals and transportation are expected to improve.

By David Waldstein