The New York Times – Sports:
After not escaping the second inning last week against Detroit, Gerrit Cole pitched into the seventh and got plenty of run support in a win over Cleveland.
Category: Baseball
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Brandon Belt and the Giants Are Writing Their Own Rules
The New York Times – Sports:
Brandon Belt and Brandon Crawford are the old guard in San Francisco, but they have embraced Manager Gabe Kapler’s new-school approach — even if it irks opponents.
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Miguel Cabrera of Detroit Tigers Reaches 3,000 Hits
The New York Times – Sports:
A mainstay of the game for 20 seasons, Cabrera’s first manager recalls his star pupil’s only limitation being the number of times he could get him to the plate.
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Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki Aims for Another Perfect Game
The New York Times – Sports:
The Japanese phenom is expected to start Sunday, with a streak of 52 consecutive retired batters on the line.
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How Seiya Suzuki Used Mike Trout as Inpiration to Get to Cubs
The New York Times – Sports:
A surprising comparison from a veteran teammate led Suzuki to emulate Mike Trout. Thus far, the comparison seems apt.
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Max Scherzer Leads Mets to Double-Header Sweep
The New York Times – Sports:
The Mets won both games of a doubleheader against San Francisco, and Max Scherzer’s decision to pitch the second game was all about teamwork.
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How Freddie Freeman and Kenley Jansen Switched Teams
The New York Times – Sports:
In a series between N.L. heavyweights, Freddie Freeman will be in Dodger blue and Kenley Jansen will close for the Braves. Two months ago that idea seemed impossible.
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Cleveland Guardians Nickname Is Difficult for Some Fans
The New York Times – Sports:
Cleveland’s baseball team adopted a new nickname, and their home opener was the first in years without Native American protests. That doesn’t mean everyone was happy.
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Rachel Balkovec: Manager of the Tampa Tarpons
The New York Times – Sports:
Rachel Balkovec outworked and out-studied the competition for years. Now, at the helm of the Tampa Tarpons, she is ready to change baseball, one player at a time.