The New York Times – Sports:
Luis Arraez of the Miami Marlins is hitting nearly .400 despite having one of the game’s softest swings. He could become the third player with a batting title in each league.
Category: Miami Marlins
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Kodai Senga Thrives In His Mets Debut, Beating Marlins
The New York Times – Sports:
In his first regular-season start since coming over from Japan, Kodai Senga baffled the Marlins with his signature pitch: the ghost fork.
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Mets Beat Marlins as Justin Verlander Hits Injured List
The New York Times – Sports:
The ace right-hander Justin Verlander’s being put on the injured list will test the team’s depth, but Max Scherzer and the Mets’ bullpen were enough to beat Miami.
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Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer Draw Opening Day Starts for Yankees and Mets
The New York Times – Sports:
Aces around the majors are ready to go, with the Yankees’ Gerrit Cole facing Logan Webb of the Giants and the Mets’ Max Scherzer facing Sandy Alcantara of the Marlins.
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World Baseball Classic a Party in Miami for Latin American Teams and Fans
The New York Times – Sports:
“This is our World Cup,” a fan said as the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico and Venezuela squared off at the World Baseball Classic.
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The Marlins Go All-In on Baseball’s New Rules
The New York Times – Sports:
Putting the ball in play, stealing bases and having pitchers work quickly? Sounds good to Jazz Chisholm Jr. and his new teammates: Johnny Cueto and Luis Arraez.
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Justin Verlander and Sandy Alcantara Win MLB’s Cy Young Awards
The New York Times – Sports:
In his comeback after two lost seasons, Houston’s Verlander emphasized quality over quantity. Miami’s Alcantara, meanwhile, looked like the Verlander of yesteryear.
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Pitch Clocks and Ban on Shifts Could Affect MLB Roster Construction
The New York Times – Sports:
A pitch clock, a ban on infield shifts and the enlargement of bases could alter the value of some players, giving executives something new to exploit.
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Alcantara and Lopez Give Marlins NL’s Two Best Pitchers
The New York Times – Sports:
Sandy Alcantara and Pablo López of the Miami Marlins have been the N.L.’s best pitchers this season. They are motivated by the loss of a parent and bound by a sense of purpose.