The New York Times – Sports:
After a lockout, it is easy enough to point out baseball’s flaws — many have tried — but opening day is a reminder of everything the game still does right.
Author: Tyler Kepner
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Louis Head Inspired New Rule for Optioning Players to Minors
The New York Times – Sports:
Head was optioned to the minors 12 times by Tampa Bay in 2021, setting a record and inspiring a new rule. Now in Miami, he just might stick around.
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Mike Montgomery Hopes to Make the Mets
The New York Times – Sports:
Mike Montgomery once threw a “golden pitch” in a World Series, but at 32 he is in minor league camp for the Mets hoping for one more chance for things to click.
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Wander Franco and the Tampa Bay Rays Are Ready to Repeat
The New York Times – Sports:
When he arrived in Tampa as a 20-year-old phenom, Franco already had an M.L.B. logo tattooed on his neck. That he would stick around was a foregone conclusion.
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Albert Pujols Returns to St. Louis Cardinals
The New York Times – Sports:
After 11 seasons away, Pujols, 42, returns to the St. Louis Cardinals. “Oh, he’s got something left,” said his new manager.
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Aaron Judge and Yankees Ready for Stacked A.L. East
The New York Times – Sports:
In a division of big bats and headline names, four teams are separated by tiny margins. “This division is always good, but it feels really good,” said Aaron Boone.
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Carlos Correa Is Introduced by Minnesota Twins
The New York Times – Sports:
A unique contract makes Correa the highest paid infielder in baseball, but also will allow him to be a free agent again next winter. Until then, he plans to win.
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With Kenley Jansen, the Atlanta Braves Lean In on Bullpen
The New York Times – Sports:
Atlanta won the World Series with short starts and great bullpen work. The team’s off-season additions leaned in on that strategy.
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Billy Eppler’s Recipe for Mets Success: Piching, Depht, Thick Skin
The New York Times – Sports:
Billy Eppler was an executive with the Yankees, signed Shohei Ohtani to the Angels and was (briefly) a player agent. He would rather talk about the Mets’ future.