The New York Times – Sports:
The Mets have struggled (but may be fine), stolen bases are cool again (but runners, beware), and it’s too early to judge (most of) the off-season’s free-agent signings.
Category: New York Yankees
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Yogi Berra on the Field: The Case for Baseball Greatness
The New York Times – Sports:
A new documentary argues that the Yankee catcher was not just a malaprop-prone, beloved celebrity but also a legend of the game.
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Justin Verlander’s Return Bolsters Mets Even With a Loss
The New York Times – Sports:
Justin Verlander was far from perfect in his first start of the season, but in a tough year for Mets and Yankees starters, he provided some hope that there’ll be better things to come.
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1998 Yankees Book: How El Duque’s Arrival Saved the Season
The New York Times – Sports:
Orlando Hernández joined the Yankees rotation in June 1998 and proceeded to exceed all expectations. Then he saved the team’s season.
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How Gleyber Torres of the Yankees Got Back to His Old Approach
The New York Times – Sports:
While trying to be a shortstop, Gleyber Torres got away from what made him great. A long process has him doing things correctly again, and worrying a lot less.
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Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Takes Beating the Yankees Personally
The New York Times – Sports:
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has turned into a Yankee killer, just like Ken Griffey Jr. once was. “It’s a personal thing,” Guerrero said without elaborating.
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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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Opening Day Gives Yankees Plenty of Reason to Dream
The New York Times – Sports:
Everything went well in the Bronx. Gerrit Cole cruised, Aaron Judge homered and Anthony Volpe made his major league debut in an easy win over San Francisco.
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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.