The New York Times – Sports:
If baseball’s history is any indication, Max Scherzer’s suspension over ball-doctoring accusations will not affect his long-term reputation.
Author: Benjamin Hoffman
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Oakland A’s Fans Plan Reverse Boycott of Team in June
The New York Times – Sports:
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 fans are not the problem.
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MLB Opening Day: What to Watch as the Pitch Clock Era Starts
The New York Times – Sports:
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 up.
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Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer Draw Opening Day Starts for Yankees and Mets
The New York Times – Sports:
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 Sandy Alcantara of the Marlins.
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What We’ve Learned (So Far) at the World Baseball Classic
The New York Times – Sports:
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 out.
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White Sox Minor Leaguer Anderson Comas Announces He Is Gay
The New York Times – Sports:
Few players in professional baseball have revealed publicly that they are gay. Anderson Comás, a relief pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization, said he wanted to be “an inspiration” for people like him.
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Scott Rolen, a Slick-Fielding Third Baseman, Makes Hall of Fame
The New York Times – Sports:
Rolen was elected on his sixth appearance on the writers’ ballot. Todd Helton, Billy Wagner and the other finalists will continue to wait.
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Rolen, Helton and Wagner Lead Baseball Hall of Fame Finalists
The New York Times – Sports:
Five players have been named on more than 60 percent of public ballots in this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame election. All may fall short, but their future looks good.