Tyler Kepner
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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...
JJ Picollo Tries to Build Royals Into Winner
Kansas City’s approach had been boom and (mostly) bust. A new strategy has the team trying to attain the sustained relevance of Tampa Bay and...
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.
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...
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...
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...
Yankees Camp: Frankie Montas Will Get Shoulder Surgery
Surgery will sideline the right-handed pitcher Frankie Montas for most of the season, adding the back end of the starting rotation to a series of...
As Camps Open, the Mets Understand Their Assignment
With the team having a payroll that will approach $500 million once taxes are included, the players know the World Series is the goal. Manager...
With Super Bowl Win, Eagles Would Match A’s in Philadelphia Titles
Despite having left town in 1954, the Athletics, with five championships, are still Philadelphia’s most decorated team. The Eagles could tie things up on Sunday.
Scott Rolen Leads Class of Baseball Hall of Fame Candidates
Scott Rolen and Todd Helton stand a chance, but with every finalist having flaws, the debate between a “big” or “small” Hall continues.