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What We Learned Through a Quarter of the M.L.B. Season

The Mets have struggled (but may be fine), stolen bases are cool again (but runners, beware), and it’s too early to judge (most of) the…

Luis Arraez of Miami Marlins Is Flirting With .400

Luis Arraez of the Miami Marlins is hitting nearly .400 despite having one of the game’s softest swings. He could become the third player with…

Justin Verlander’s Return Bolsters Mets Even With a Loss

Justin Verlander was far from perfect in his first start of the season, but in a tough year for Mets and Yankees starters, he provided…

Rob Manfred Says Athletics Have Work to Do on Las Vegas Deal

Rob Manfred expressed enthusiasm for the Athletics’ hopes of finally getting a stadium deal in Las Vegas, but said Oakland was not entirely out of…

Max Scherzer and the History of Ball-Doctoring Excuses and Denials

If baseball’s history is any indication, Max Scherzer’s suspension over ball-doctoring accusations will not affect his long-term reputation.

Oakland A’s Fans Plan Reverse Boycott of Team in June

The Oakland Athletics have been historically inept and have played in front of sparse crowds. A reverse boycott hopes to send a message that the…

MLB Opening Day: What to Watch as the Pitch Clock Era Starts

On a busy opening day, every team is in action. Between M.L.B.’s new rules and some intriguing player movement, you might want to get caught…

Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer Draw Opening Day Starts for Yankees and Mets

Aces around the majors are ready to go, with the Yankees’ Gerrit Cole facing Logan Webb of the Giants and the Mets’ Max Scherzer facing…

What We’ve Learned (So Far) at the World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani and Japan are a juggernaut, the Netherlands look tough, time zones can be confusing and an unfamiliar streaming service appears to be working…

Will Aaron Judge Hit 62 Home Runs Again? ‘You Never Know.’

In his first year as the Yankees’ captain, Judge hopes to win a World Series but isn’t ruling out another record-setting season. History suggests that…