The New York Times – Sports:
Splitting a series was the worst the Mets had done before the Mariners came to town for three games.
Category: Major League Baseball
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Hunter Greene and Reds Allow No Hits in Loss
The New York Times – Sports:
For just the sixth time in baseball’s modern era, a team allowed no hits and lost. In the Reds’ attempt at history, they allowed Hunter Greene, a rookie, to throw 118 pitches.
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Is Julio Rodríguez the Next Stolen Base King?
The New York Times – Sports:
Ahead of a series against the Mets, Rodríguez, a Seattle Mariners rookie, is leading the majors in steals. As his offense has picked up, his running has slowed down.
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M.L.B. Signs Deal With Operator of NFT Fantasy Game
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.
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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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Robinson Cano Designated for Assigment by Mets
The New York Times – Sports:
A popular veteran in the clubhouse who was struggling at the plate after a yearlong suspension, Canó will be cut despite entering the season being owed $40.5 million by the Mets.
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On Baseball: Trevor Bauer Is Suspended for Two Years
The New York Times – Sports:
Bauer had said his unhappiness came from always striving for new goals. With a two-year suspension over sexual assault allegations, M.L.B. is moving on without him.
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MLB Suspends Trevor Bauer for Two Seasons Amid Abuse Claim
The New York Times – Sports:
Bauer, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, had been on leave from the club as he faced allegations of sexual assault. Prosecutors in Los Angeles had declined to charge him criminally.
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Chris Bassitt of Mets Blames Baseballs for Plunkings
The New York Times – Sports:
With 18 hit batsmen in 19 games, the Mets are concerned. Pitcher Chris Bassitt believes the baseballs are to blame.