Tyler Kepner
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NL Cy Young Candidates: Zac Gallen and Logan Webb
Among the National League’s most promising young pitchers, Arizona’s Zac Gallen and San Francisco’s Logan Webb stand out as Cy Young Award candidates.
AL Cy Young Candidates: Triston McKenzie and Logan Gilbert
Among the American League’s most promising young pitchers, Cleveland’s Triston McKenzie and Seattle’s Logan Gilbert stand out as Cy Young Award candidates.
Japan’s Shohei Ohtani Made the World Baseball Classic ‘Real’
Shohei Ohtani’s ability to dominate as a hitter and as a pitcher delivered a championship for Japan while establishing the World Baseball Classic as a...
Japan Will Face United States in World Baseball Classic Final
A dramatic semifinal set up a World Baseball Classic final for the ages: Shohei Ohtani and Japan against Mike Trout and the United States.
Stephen Vogt Breaks Down the Pitchers He Worked With
Stephen Vogt, Seattle’s new bullpen coach, caught 6,000 innings in pro ball and came away with keen insights on the colorful pitchers he worked with...
Chicago’s New Manager Has a Clear Message: Details Matter
The star-laden White Sox underperformed last year. Pedro Grifol plans to wake up the A.L. Central’s “sleeping horse.”
Tim Anderson Thrives for United States at World Baseball Classic
Tim Anderson did a little bit of everything in helping his team crush Canada at the World Baseball Classic. All in a day’s work for...
World Baseball Classic: United States Loses to Mexico in Upset
The World Baseball Classic’s compact schedule, and narrow margin for error, has a stacked group of U.S. batters sorely missing the star pitchers who stayed...
Mike Trout Recruited MLB Stars for World Baseball Classic
When Mike Trout agreed to play in the World Baseball Classic, other stars flocked to join the United States squad. “I want in.”
Adley Rutschman Steps Up as Leader for Baltimore Orioles
Adley Rutschman led the Orioles to a winning record last year, and he may already be the American League’s best catcher. But he and his...