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White Sox adapting to pitch clock

“It’s actually good for the game,” Sox manager Pedro Grifol said. “It just brings alertness and focus to the game.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 4, 2023

Fernando Tatis Jr. disciplined at the top of Padres' stacked lineup — and still learning in right field

PEORIA, Ariz. — It was the top of the lineup that caused Juan Soto to "wish good luck" to opposing pitchers on his first day with the Padres last season.

Tribune News Service · Mar 3, 2023

Tom Krasovic: Padres offense inspires bright forecasts as Petco Park's worst clouds have lifted

If experts' forecasts hold true, the 2023 Padres will get fatigued from circling the basepaths.

Tribune News Service · Mar 2, 2023

Padres, star third baseman Manny Machado agree to a new 11-year, $350 million contract

PEORIA, Ariz. — The Padres have locked up the big one.

Tribune News Service · Feb 26, 2023

Report: Padres, Machado Finalizing Massive Contract Extension

The free-spending Padres reportedly are close to a long-term agreement with their star third baseman.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 26, 2023

If Manny Machado reaches free agency again, is a Dodgers reunion possible?

LOS ANGELES — Manny Machado's locker in the San Diego Padres' spring training clubhouse is prime real estate: at the main entrance, next to the three-foot tall speaker pumping the music into the room. Friday morning, hours before their Cactus League opener, it was tuned to laidback oldies.

Los Angeles Times · Feb 26, 2023

Manny Machado made a little MLB spring training history with a pitch clock violation and he had the best reaction to it

Going to have to speed things up a bit, Manny.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 25, 2023

Aaron Boone ‘grateful’ for Triple-A umpires preparing Yankees to play with new pitch clock

Yankees manager Aaron Boone is prepping his club for the inclusion of the pitch clock this upcoming season. With the Bronx Bombers slated to get their first in-game look at the pitch clock when they take on the Philadelphia Phillies in Clearwater, Fla., on Saturday, the club has had Triple-A…

Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2023

Padres’ Manny Machado makes baseball history with first pitch clock violation

He wasn’t fully in the batter’s box and alert to Mariners lefty Robbie Ray as the 15-second clock wound under 8 seconds in the bottom of the first inning. Umpire Ryan Blakney called time and signaled strike one against Machado.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 24, 2023

Manny Machado Commits First Pitch Clock Violation

The Padres star failed to step into the box in time in a spring training game on Friday against the Mariners.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 24, 2023