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Scott Miller
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Why Is Mookie Betts Playing Shortstop for the Dodgers?
Mookie Betts, a star right fielder, has been pressed into service at a position he hadn’t played in nearly a decade. So far, so good.
Chris Rowley’s Journey from West Point to the Toronto Blue Jays to Law School
Chris Rowley was the first West Point graduate to make it to the majors. Now he’s getting a law degree on a union scholarship. His…
Max Scherzer Suspended 10 Games Over Foreign Substance Rule
Max Scherzer accepted the suspension that came after umpires cited problems during inspections of his hand and glove. He will begin serving it immediately.
Mets’ Max Scherzer Ejected From Start Over Foreign Substance
Max Scherzer was ejected from Wednesday’s win over the Los Angeles Dodgers because of a foreign substance, providing yet another speed bump for the Mets’…
Toronto Blue Jays Will Head Home to Renovated Rogers Centre
The Toronto Blue Jays had a nomad-like existence away from Canada in 2020 and for most of 2021. Because of stadium renovations, they began 2023…
Xander Bogaerts and the San Diego Padres Adjust Expectations
A roster that boasts 37 All-Star selections has one of Major League Baseball’s highest payrolls. It comes with loads of enthusiasm, and expectations to match.
San Diego State Gets a Second Shot at the Top
San Diego State was poised for a top seed in the 2020 N.C.A.A. tournament before the pandemic led to its cancellation. This year’s team, with…
UConn’s Adama Sanogo Is Fasting for Ramadan and Leading His Team
Sanogo, a 6-foot-9 forward, couldn’t eat before either of Connecticut’s last two N.C.A.A. tournament games, but against Gonzaga, he powered up at halftime.
Tyger Campbell Is the Calm as U.C.L.A. Storms Into the Sweet 16
The senior guard, whom the Hall of Famer Bill Walton called “one of my favorite all-time Bruins,” has become one of the most recognizable faces…
Princeton Follows Up Its NCAA Surprise With a Stroll to the Round of 16
For the first time since 1967, Princeton is moving on to the regional semifinal.