The New York Times – Sports:
In the game by Sorare, a start-up valued at $4.3 billion, players can collect tokens that represent pro athletes. The league and Sorare will share revenue from the sale of the tokens.
Category: Baseball
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Gleyber Torres Powers Yankees Past Blue Jays
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Torres drove in all five runs for the Yankees. The Guardians, meanwhile, had their game postponed by a coronavirus outbreak.
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Reid Detmers Throws No-Hitter Against Rays
The New York Times – Sports:
Reid Detmers faced only one batter more than the minimum in a game that went comically sideways for Tampa Bay.
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Aaron Judge Takes Home Run Lead With Walk-Off Against Toronto
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Judge is the first major leaguer to 10 homers this season. The Mets, meanwhile, beat the Nationals after a rodent interrupted the action.
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Nestor Cortes of Yankees Loses No-Hit Bid in 8th
The New York Times – Sports:
In a breakout season that continues to thrill, Nestor Cortes got a no-decision for his 11-strikeout masterpiece.
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Rob Manfred and M.L.B. Seek Consistency on Baseballs
The New York Times – Sports:
The baseball commissioner said the league was working to ensure balls performed the same at all parks. Humidors and gripping agents are part of that plan.
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Tom House Is (Still) Reinventing Pitching With Mustard App
The New York Times – Sports:
Tom House rebuilt Nolan Ryan and fixed Randy Johnson. He worked with Tom Brady and Drew Brees. At 75, he has reinvented himself (again) with an app that teaches young players to pitch the right way.
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Mets and Yankees Split Doubleheaders on a Busy Sunday
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Max Scherzer’s winning streak finally ended for the Mets in a loss to the Phillies and the Yankees began a stretch in which they do not have a day off until Memorial Day.
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Byron Buxton of the Twins Is ‘the Best Player in the World’
The New York Times – Sports:
The Byron Buxton Experience is finally happening for the Minnesota Twins and the team could not be happier. A little caution along the way can’t hurt.