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.
Category: Major League Baseball
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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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Both Citi Field — and the Mets — Look Slick in Victory Over Marlins
The New York Times – Sports:
Starling Marte, Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso hit home runs as Tylor Megill led the Mets to a 9-3 victory in their home opener.
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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.
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See How Baseball’s New Rules Changed the Game
The New York Times – Sports:
Opening day suggested how much difference a pitch clock can make.
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MLB Opening Day: What to Watch as the Pitch Clock Era Starts
The New York Times – Sports:
On a busy opening day, every team is in action. Between M.L.B.’s new rules and some intriguing player movement, you might want to get caught up.
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The Plan to Save Baseball from the Home Run
The New York Times – Sports:
A look at the sport’s home run problem and the big changes this season.
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It’s a Really Weird Time to Be an Umpire
The New York Times – Sports:
With replay cameras watching every call, it has become an increasingly stressful job — and baseball’s new rules will just make it harder.