Jacob deGrom, Rangers Eye Surprise MLB Playoff Run Big free-agent signings—especially Jacob deGrom—and an old-school pitching approach have Texas believing it can get to October. Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2023
Mets closer Edwin Diaz ahead of schedule with rehab of torn patellar tendon NEW YORK — Edwin Diaz didn’t immediately know how badly his knee was injured. He was elated after striking out the side for Puerto Rico on March 15, helping his country defeat the favored Dominicans and advance to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals. Tribune News Service · Apr 12, 2023
Twins bats go silent as Astros win 5-1 to avoid series sweep MINNEAPOLIS — Uh-oh, Minnesota. There's a new Verlander in Houston. Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2023
Bill Madden: What we’ve learned from the opening week of the MLB season NEW YORK — One week into the MLB season and we’ve already learned a lot about what will transpire over the entire 162. Even the tiniest of snapshots has provided plenty of evidence for what’s in store for the Yankees and Mets this season. Tribune News Service · Apr 9, 2023
Mets' Justin Verlander disappointed to miss Citi Field opener, but optimistic he’ll be pitching soon NEW YORK — Justin Verlander felt like the new kid in school all spring. The 40-year-old ace had previously spent his entire career with only two other teams, the Detroit Tigers and the Houston Astros, and had never been in spring training with a new one until he came to… Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023
Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso homer in Mets’ romp over Marlins NEW YORK — The Mets have often been the culprit of some bizarre baseball, but Friday at Citi Field it was the Miami Marlins responsible for the oddities. At least most of them. Tribune News Service · Apr 7, 2023
Mets’ Justin Verlander Shares Optimistic Update on Timeline to Return From Injury The new Mets starter was placed on the injured list before the team’s Opening Day game. Sports Illustrated · Apr 7, 2023
Bill Madden: Mets get early reminder of old baseball adage ‘you never have enough pitching’ NEW YORK — That age-old baseball lament — “You never have enough pitching” — could not ring more true for the Mets as they embark on their mission to end their 37-year championship drought. Tribune News Service · Apr 2, 2023
Mets place Justin Verlander on IL with low-grade shoulder strain MIAMI — The Mets were set to start the season with their healthiest rotation in years, but then Justin Verlander felt something wrong in his right shoulder during a bullpen session the night before opening day at LoanDepot Park. Tribune News Service · Mar 30, 2023
New season, same Judge: Yankees star hits home run on first at bat of year The Aaron Judge of 2023 appears to be the same as the 2022 edition: the New York Yankees slugger hit a home run in his first at-bat of the new MLB season The Guardian - US · Mar 30, 2023
Mets Make Unfortunate Justin Verlander Injury Announcement Ahead of Opening Day The Cy Young winner figures to be an important piece of the rotation this season. Sports Illustrated · Mar 30, 2023
MLB 2023 predictions: boom or bust, the Padres will be entertaining San Diego and the New York Mets have splashed the cash. But the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves are superbly run clubs The Guardian - US · Mar 30, 2023
Mark Bradley: The star-spangled Braves — good value for great talent ATLANTA — ESPN ranks eight Braves among MLB’s top 74 players. Ronald Acuna is No. 14, Ozzie Albies No. 74. In between come Austin Riley, Max Fried, Michael Harris, Spencer Strider, Matt Olson and Sean Murphy. That’s two pitchers, one catcher, three infielders and two outfielders. That’s what you’d call… Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2023
MLB The Show 23 player ratings with the top five at every position Trout and Ohtani make the 99 Club on your MLB The Show 23 player ratings list GamesRadar · Mar 24, 2023
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 24, 2023 It’s official: Dylan Cease to start White Sox opener Right-hander will face Astros in his first Opening Day start
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 20, 2023 White Sox’ Dylan Cease looks the part of Opening Day starter “Dylan is growing. It takes time to figure out who you are.”
Tribune News Service · Feb 26, 2023 Justin Verlander struggling to figure out timing in first ‘normal’ spring training since 2019 PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Justin Verlander can’t remember whether he’s on time or not. It’s been so long since he’s experienced anything that could be considered typical or usual in spring training that he’s struggling to figure out the timing of his progression toward the season.
Tribune News Service · Feb 26, 2023 Bill Madden: Yankees, Mets spent big bucks over the winter but neither team seems much closer to winning World Series NEW YORK — Between the two of them, Hal Steinbrenner and Steve Cohen spent over a billion dollars in home improvements this winter. But after all that the prospects for a Subway World Series remain murky for both.
Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2023 ‘Tis the season: A how-to guide to 2023 spring training baseball in South Florida FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It’s the constant refrain of escapees from Elmira and East Rutherford: South Florida has no seasons. Not so. Saturday is opening day for Grapefruit League spring-training baseball for five Major League teams in three South Florida ballparks — for fans, it’s Christmas every day.
Tribune News Service · Feb 17, 2023 Evan Grant: Rangers’ caution with Jacob deGrom shouldn’t cause distraction, despite New York outcry SURPRISE, Ariz. – Jacob deGrom did not pitch Thursday. He did not play catch. He did not field ground balls. He did not cover any bases.
Tribune News Service · Feb 16, 2023 Justin Verlander on being reunited with Max Scherzer: 'I’m really looking forward to being here with him again' In an alternate universe, maybe the lunch that Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer sat down to have together earlier this week in Florida doesn’t happen. The last time the two played on the same team was in 2014 when Scherzer was 29 and Verlander 31 and if you believe what…
Sports Illustrated · Feb 10, 2023 Everything You Need to Know About the World Baseball Classic Rosters Since its inception in 2006, the World Baseball Classic has been a fun event for hardcore fans, but it has never quite shed its reputation as a silly little World Cup wannabe. To an extent, this is understandable. Despite baseball’s global reach, soccer is by far the most popular sport…
Sports Illustrated · Feb 10, 2023 The Most Impactful MLB Offseason Signings We asked three of our writers which deal they thought was the best of this winter’s free agency.
Tribune News Service · Feb 6, 2023 Bill Madden: Active MLB players who should have no problem getting into Cooperstown As we segue from the Hall-of-Fame election to the soon arrival of pitchers and catchers, this is a good time to celebrate the active players who don’t have to do anything more for us to earn a ticket to Cooperstown.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 8, 2023 Jack Harris: No high-priced help is coming. Why the Dodgers are betting on themselves. LOS ANGELES — By not taking a gamble on any of this offseason's top free agents, the Dodgers instead placed one very big, very high-stakes bet on something else.