The New York Times – Sports:
From the first time teammates, opponents, coaches and fans saw him, they knew Blue was a star. And they wanted to see more.
Author: Tyler Kepner
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Andrew McCutchen Is Thriving in Return to Pittsburgh Pirates
The New York Times – Sports:
Andrew McCutchen led the last successful era of Pittsburgh Pirates baseball. The veteran outfielder is back and thriving — and so is the team.
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The Rays Are Better Than Everyone. At Everything.
The New York Times – Sports:
A team known for innovation, Tampa Bay finally has some stability — and the best offense and pitching in baseball. Or, as Harold Ramírez said, “everything we do is right.”
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Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Takes Beating the Yankees Personally
The New York Times – Sports:
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has turned into a Yankee killer, just like Ken Griffey Jr. once was. “It’s a personal thing,” Guerrero said without elaborating.
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‘Mythological’: The Best Shohei Ohtani Comparison Is Bo Jackson
The New York Times – Sports:
Ohtani, baseball’s only two-way player, is largely without precedent. The best comparison may be Bo Jackson, a “mythological” two-sport superstar.
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Mets Enjoy the Comforts of Home
The New York Times – Sports:
A win over San Diego on Wednesday gave the team back-to-back series victories in its first homestand of the season, rebounding from a sweep. Now, it’s back on the road again.
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A New(ish) Pitch on the Block
The New York Times – Sports:
The sweeper — a horizontal slider — had long been lumped in with other breaking balls. Thanks to a change in the Statcast system, it is suddenly its own thing.
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Craig Counsell to Set Milwaukee Brewers Record for Games as Manager
The New York Times – Sports:
Craig Counsell is about to set the Brewers’ record for games managed. Having been connected with the team for most of his life, he knows winning isn’t the only job.
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MLB Players React to the Pitch Clock and Baseballs’ New Rules
The New York Times – Sports:
A sport that wanted more action got its wish, but a series of major rule changes has some major leaguers struggling to keep up.