<![CDATA[Oakland Athletics - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/team/athletics/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngOakland Athletics - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/team/athletics/The Athletic Media CompanySat, 29 Jun 2024 06:03:39 GMTFri, 28 Jun 2024 09:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[Missing Bats: Strikeouts broke baseball. Now a league grapples with how to fix itself]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597907/2024/06/28/missing-bats-part-5-strikeouts-future/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5597907/2024/06/28/missing-bats-part-5-strikeouts-future/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[MLB trade target tiers: Ranking 92 hitters, starters and relievers who could be available]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5594533/2024/06/27/mlb-trade-deadline-targets-rankings-tiers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5594533/2024/06/27/mlb-trade-deadline-targets-rankings-tiers/Thu, 27 Jun 2024 09:15:25 GMT<![CDATA[MLB execs predict Crochet, Chisholm and 16 other players most likely to be traded at deadline]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591788/2024/06/26/mlb-trade-deadline-predictions-crochet-chisholm/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5591788/2024/06/26/mlb-trade-deadline-predictions-crochet-chisholm/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:01:22 GMT<![CDATA[MLB trade deadline report: Targets and teams to track in murky market]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587838/2024/06/25/mlb-trade-deadline-notes-targets-teams-buyers-sellers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587838/2024/06/25/mlb-trade-deadline-notes-targets-teams-buyers-sellers/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:01:00 GMTOAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 19: Mason Miller #19 of the Oakland Athletics celebrates his game-winning strike out against the Kansas City Royals in the ninth inning at Oakland Coliseum on June 19, 2024 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB trade deadline watch: White Sox scout contenders, Mason Miller's value and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588578/2024/06/25/mlb-trade-deadline-white-sox-mason-miller/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588578/2024/06/25/mlb-trade-deadline-white-sox-mason-miller/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:00:49 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JUNE 19: Starting pitcher Garrett Crochet #45 of the Chicago White Sox throws in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field on June 19, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Phillies, Yankees fight for first, Blue Jays wilt; Who's your team's MDP?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586794/2024/06/25/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-phillies-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5586794/2024/06/25/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-phillies-2/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:00:41 GMT<![CDATA[Missing Bats: How culture and tech converged to spread baseball’s strikeout gospel]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5561740/2024/06/25/missing-bats-part-2-technology-coaching-spread-strikeouts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5561740/2024/06/25/missing-bats-part-2-technology-coaching-spread-strikeouts/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:00:39 GMT<![CDATA[Missing Bats: How an obsession with strikeouts upended the balance of baseball]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5537852/2024/06/24/mlb-missing-bats-baseball-strikeout-pitch-tracking/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5537852/2024/06/24/mlb-missing-bats-baseball-strikeout-pitch-tracking/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:12 GMT<![CDATA[One difference-making trade for each of NL's 10 teams in wild-card race, from Braves to Giants]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584911/2024/06/24/mlb-trade-deadline-national-league-wild-card-team-deals/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5584911/2024/06/24/mlb-trade-deadline-national-league-wild-card-team-deals/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 08:59:46 GMT<![CDATA[2024 MLB Mock draft 2.0: Charlie Condon to Cleveland, Bryce Rainer into the top 10]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572706/2024/06/19/mlb-mock-draft-2024-charlie-condon-bryce-rainer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5572706/2024/06/19/mlb-mock-draft-2024-charlie-condon-bryce-rainer/Wed, 19 Jun 2024 09:00:25 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Diamondbacks, Cardinals on the rise; every team's unsung hero]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569385/2024/06/18/mlb-power-rankings-diamondbacks-cardinals/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5569385/2024/06/18/mlb-power-rankings-diamondbacks-cardinals/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 09:00:59 GMT<![CDATA[After 10 years in minors, Braves' Grant Holmes excels in MLB debut: 'Never give up']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5571550/2024/06/17/braves-grant-holmes-mlb-debut-hollywood/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5571550/2024/06/17/braves-grant-holmes-mlb-debut-hollywood/Tue, 18 Jun 2024 02:19:26 GMTNORTH PORT, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 23: Grant Holmes #86 of the Atlanta Braves poses during the 2024 Atlanta Braves Photo Day at CoolToday Park on February 23, 2024 in North Port, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Which young MLB starters who recently debuted are best set up for success?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559721/2024/06/14/mlb-young-starting-pitchers-debut-success/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559721/2024/06/14/mlb-young-starting-pitchers-debut-success/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:35:57 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 30: Christian Scott #45 of the New York Mets pitches during the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citi Field on May 30, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Yusei Kikuchi's 'crazy' collision, Dodgers-Yankees classics, and blowing a 15-1 lead]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5563289/2024/06/14/yusei-kikuchi-collision-oakland-dodgers-yankees/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5563289/2024/06/14/yusei-kikuchi-collision-oakland-dodgers-yankees/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:30:48 GMTOakland Athletics first baseman Tyler Soderstrom, left, reacts after colliding with Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Yusei Kikuchi, right, while trying to catch a ball in foul territory hit by Davis Schneider during the 10th inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, June 9, 2024. Schneider was ruled out on the play. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)<![CDATA[Redrafting the 2014 MLB Draft — Trea Turner, Matt Chapman bolster a thin group]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5556843/2024/06/14/mlb-draft-2014-redraft-trea-turner/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5556843/2024/06/14/mlb-draft-2014-redraft-trea-turner/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:00:17 GMT<![CDATA[Biggest misses from the 2014 MLB Draft — Brady Aiken, Tyler Kolek lead long list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5557861/2024/06/14/mlb-draft-biggest-misses-2014-astros-brady-aiken/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5557861/2024/06/14/mlb-draft-biggest-misses-2014-astros-brady-aiken/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:00:03 GMT<![CDATA[MLB trade targets for each contender, plus deadline priorities for all 30 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559432/2024/06/13/mlb-trade-deadline-team-targets-needs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5559432/2024/06/13/mlb-trade-deadline-team-targets-needs/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 09:50:56 GMT<![CDATA[Thirty things I’m hearing and watching for on MLB trade deadline with 50 days to go]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5553919/2024/06/11/mlb-trade-deadline-rumors-50-days-out/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5553919/2024/06/11/mlb-trade-deadline-rumors-50-days-out/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:01:52 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Giants, Astros move on up; One big question for all 30 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5553625/2024/06/11/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-phillies/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5553625/2024/06/11/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-phillies/Tue, 11 Jun 2024 09:00:21 GMT<![CDATA[Weird & Wild's 12 MLB players and teams of the month, from Aaron Judge to smelly White Sox]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552338/2024/06/10/mlb-players-teams-standouts-yankees-phillies-aaron-judge/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5552338/2024/06/10/mlb-players-teams-standouts-yankees-phillies-aaron-judge/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:15:23 GMT<![CDATA[Is MLB's 162-game season too long? Players are split on whether changes are needed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544091/2024/06/10/mlb-season-length-player-poll/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544091/2024/06/10/mlb-season-length-player-poll/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:05:29 GMTApr 1, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon warms up before the game against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB Player Poll 2024: Worst organizations, the most overrated peer, best vibes guy and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5529966/2024/06/10/mlb-player-poll-overrated-underrated-worst-organization/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5529966/2024/06/10/mlb-player-poll-overrated-underrated-worst-organization/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:18 GMT<![CDATA[Before A's move to Vegas, they're negotiating how many games they can play elsewhere]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5549971/2024/06/08/oakland-as-las-vegas-negotiations-home-games/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5549971/2024/06/08/oakland-as-las-vegas-negotiations-home-games/Sat, 08 Jun 2024 12:00:19 GMTOAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 15: Dave Kaval President of the Oakland Athletics walks on the field before the game against the Seattle Mariners at Ring Central Coliseum on June 15, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Kelsie Whitmore makes history as first woman to start Pioneer League game, throws 3 innings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547719/2024/06/06/kelsie-whitmore-pioneer-league-women-history/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547719/2024/06/06/kelsie-whitmore-pioneer-league-women-history/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 03:29:00 GMTFILE - An Oakland Ballers logo is shown during a news conference at Laney College in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)<![CDATA[Oakland A's add Taiwanese left-hander Wei-En Lin to international amateur deal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544850/2024/06/06/oakland-athletics-wei-en-lin-signee/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544850/2024/06/06/oakland-athletics-wei-en-lin-signee/Thu, 06 Jun 2024 16:00:36 GMTMESA, AZ - FEBRUARY 24: Baseball bags are seen during an Oakland Athletics workout on Sunday, February 24, 2019 at the Lew Wolff Training Complex in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Early MLB All-Star team picks for the American League and National League]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5540868/2024/06/05/mlb-all-star-team-predictions-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5540868/2024/06/05/mlb-all-star-team-predictions-2024/Wed, 05 Jun 2024 11:04:47 GMT<![CDATA[MLB bans Padres' Tucupita Marcano permanently for betting on baseball]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539792/2024/06/04/tucupita-marcano-permanent-ban-mlb-sports-betting/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5539792/2024/06/04/tucupita-marcano-permanent-ban-mlb-sports-betting/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:04:44 GMTPHOENIX, AZ - JULY 09: Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Tucupita Marcano (30) makes a throw to first base during a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 9th, 2023, at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ. (Photo by Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: A new No. 1 arrives; our picks for first-time All-Star noms]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532928/2024/06/04/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-braves-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532928/2024/06/04/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-braves-2/Tue, 04 Jun 2024 09:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[MLB trade deadline tiers: Buyers, sellers and those in between — plus needs for all 30 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532397/2024/06/03/mlb-trade-deadline-tiers-buyers-sellers-needs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532397/2024/06/03/mlb-trade-deadline-tiers-buyers-sellers-needs/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:10:12 GMT<![CDATA[Ranking the top 50 MLB prospects after first two months: Jackson Holliday still tops list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5530418/2024/06/03/mlb-top-50-prospects-in-season-holliday/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5530418/2024/06/03/mlb-top-50-prospects-in-season-holliday/Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:00:19 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Phillies finally reach the summit; extreme stats for every team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5520647/2024/05/28/mlb-power-rankings-phillies-yankees/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5520647/2024/05/28/mlb-power-rankings-phillies-yankees/Tue, 28 May 2024 09:00:43 GMT<![CDATA[Early MLB trade deadline questions for 15 teams: Will Blue Jays sell? Where could Pete Alonso land?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516194/2024/05/24/mlb-trade-deadline-questions-bluejays-mets/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5516194/2024/05/24/mlb-trade-deadline-questions-bluejays-mets/Fri, 24 May 2024 10:34:40 GMTDETROIT, MI - MAY 23: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 of the Toronto Blue Jays flies out to right field against the Detroit Tigers during the sixth inning at Comerica Park on May 23, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Could MLB umpires using PitchCom help with strike calls? Players have mixed feelings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513820/2024/05/24/mlb-umpires-pitchcom-phillies-citizens-bank-park-flowers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513820/2024/05/24/mlb-umpires-pitchcom-phillies-citizens-bank-park-flowers/Fri, 24 May 2024 09:00:40 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 10: Carlos Correa #4 of the Minnesota Twins bats against the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 10, 2024 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Answering 20 MLB trade deadline questions on the Yankees, Phillies and other expected contenders]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513264/2024/05/23/mlb-trade-deadline-buyers-yankees-phillies/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513264/2024/05/23/mlb-trade-deadline-buyers-yankees-phillies/Thu, 23 May 2024 09:31:30 GMTBALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 26: Mason Miller #19 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Eno Sarris’ fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings for the rest of the season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513570/2024/05/23/fantasy-baseball-starting-pitcher-rankings-eno-sarris/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513570/2024/05/23/fantasy-baseball-starting-pitcher-rankings-eno-sarris/Thu, 23 May 2024 09:00:33 GMT<![CDATA[City of Oakland to sell its share of Oakland Coliseum to developers: Reports]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5512507/2024/05/22/oakland-coliseum-sale-athletics/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5512507/2024/05/22/oakland-coliseum-sale-athletics/Wed, 22 May 2024 15:33:14 GMTOAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 18: A general view of the outside of the stadium prior to the start of the home opener between the Baltimore Orioles and Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on April 18, 2022 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ranking the 2024 MLB Draft top-100 prospects: Condon on top, 3 Wake Forest players in Top 15]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5508698/2024/05/22/mlb-draft-2024-top-100-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5508698/2024/05/22/mlb-draft-2024-top-100-prospects/Wed, 22 May 2024 09:00:44 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Braves, Cubs take a dive; plus prospects on the brink]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5506994/2024/05/21/mlb-power-rankings-prospects-braves/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5506994/2024/05/21/mlb-power-rankings-prospects-braves/Tue, 21 May 2024 09:00:18 GMT<![CDATA[MLB teams that will be sellers at the trade deadline and the players they will dangle]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5505321/2024/05/20/mlb-trade-deadline-sellers-players/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5505321/2024/05/20/mlb-trade-deadline-sellers-players/Mon, 20 May 2024 08:59:49 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Mock Draft 2024: Why Guardians could go Travis Bazzana over Charlie Condon]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490480/2024/05/15/mlb-mock-draft-2024-travis-bazzana-charlie-condon/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490480/2024/05/15/mlb-mock-draft-2024-travis-bazzana-charlie-condon/Wed, 15 May 2024 09:00:55 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Phillies land a season-high spot; What a difference a year makes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490001/2024/05/14/mlb-power-rankings-phillies-dodgers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5490001/2024/05/14/mlb-power-rankings-phillies-dodgers/Tue, 14 May 2024 09:00:54 GMT<![CDATA[The 10 biggest surprises of the MLB season, from sensational Shota Imanaga to underwhelming Astros]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5489317/2024/05/13/mlb-season-biggest-surprises-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5489317/2024/05/13/mlb-season-biggest-surprises-2024/Mon, 13 May 2024 16:47:02 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MAY 07: Shota Imanaga #18 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates in the fifth inning against the San Diego Padres at Wrigley Field on May 07, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Griffin Quinn/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The odds on 49ers' Nick Sorensen, Klay Thompson's Warriors return and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5482771/2024/05/13/49ers-nick-sorensen-klay-thompson-warriors-kawakami/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5482771/2024/05/13/49ers-nick-sorensen-klay-thompson-warriors-kawakami/Mon, 13 May 2024 13:48:19 GMTNick Sorensen<![CDATA[Minor-league notes: Jacob Wilson, Rhett Lowder move up; Complex League prospects to watch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5488726/2024/05/13/minor-league-promotions-complex-league-prospects/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5488726/2024/05/13/minor-league-promotions-complex-league-prospects/Mon, 13 May 2024 08:55:28 GMTAMARILLO, TEXAS - MAY 03: Jacob Wilson #2 of the Midland RockHounds runs to first base during the game against the Amarillo Sod Poodles at HODGETOWN Stadium on May 03, 2024 in Amarillo, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)<![CDATA[A's closer Mason Miller draws trade interest, but the asking price is steep]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5483249/2024/05/09/mason-miller-oakland-athletics-trade-interest/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5483249/2024/05/09/mason-miller-oakland-athletics-trade-interest/Thu, 09 May 2024 21:47:33 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 25: Mason Miller #19 of the Oakland Athletics in action against the New York Yankees during a game at Yankee Stadium on April 25, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ranking the top 10 rookies in the American League, an early ROY race no one expected]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5481513/2024/05/09/american-league-rookie-rankings-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5481513/2024/05/09/american-league-rookie-rankings-2024/Thu, 09 May 2024 11:38:01 GMT<![CDATA[A model for Brock Purdy's next contract, Deebo Samuel clarity and more: Kawakami Mailbag, Part 2]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5471578/2024/05/08/49ers-brock-purdy-contract-deebo-samuel-kawakami-mailbag/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5471578/2024/05/08/49ers-brock-purdy-contract-deebo-samuel-kawakami-mailbag/Wed, 08 May 2024 13:05:46 GMTBrock Purdy<![CDATA[MLB scouting notebook: Kutter Crawford's breakout, Andy Pages' swing decisions and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5478175/2024/05/08/mlb-scouting-notebook-kutter-crawfords-breakout-andy-pages-swing-decisions-and-more/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5478175/2024/05/08/mlb-scouting-notebook-kutter-crawfords-breakout-andy-pages-swing-decisions-and-more/Wed, 08 May 2024 06:45:12 GMTApr 20, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford (50) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Twins, Dodgers stay hot; it's 'Wish You Were Here' week]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5475155/2024/05/07/mlb-power-rankings-twins-dodgers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5475155/2024/05/07/mlb-power-rankings-twins-dodgers/Tue, 07 May 2024 09:00:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reasons for each MLB team to be optimistic — and pessimistic — about the rest of the season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5468408/2024/05/03/mlb-teams-2024-optimism-pessimism/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5468408/2024/05/03/mlb-teams-2024-optimism-pessimism/Fri, 03 May 2024 09:30:15 GMT<![CDATA[Submit questions for Tim Kawakami's May mailbag]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5468240/2024/05/02/submit-questions-for-tim-kawakamis-may-mailbag/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5468240/2024/05/02/submit-questions-for-tim-kawakamis-may-mailbag/Thu, 02 May 2024 23:31:08 GMT<![CDATA[Which MLB teams have underperformed or overperformed against expectations?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5461468/2024/05/01/mlb-teams-underperform-overperform-april/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5461468/2024/05/01/mlb-teams-underperform-overperform-april/Wed, 01 May 2024 09:30:34 GMT<![CDATA[What we learned in MLB's first month of the season, an unpredictable and electric April]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5462400/2024/05/01/mlb-season-early-2024-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5462400/2024/05/01/mlb-season-early-2024-takeaways/Wed, 01 May 2024 09:15:12 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Our top 10 sees some shuffling; Who is your team's early MVP?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5458251/2024/04/30/mlb-power-rankings-guardians-cubs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5458251/2024/04/30/mlb-power-rankings-guardians-cubs/Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:00:20 GMT<![CDATA[Twenty underrated MLB prospects off to fast starts: Matt Wilkinson, Jonah Tong and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5456544/2024/04/29/underrated-minor-league-prospects-matt-wilkinson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5456544/2024/04/29/underrated-minor-league-prospects-matt-wilkinson/Mon, 29 Apr 2024 09:55:09 GMT<![CDATA['Electric' Elly De La Cruz heads for history; are the A’s ... good? No. But they are interesting]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5449615/2024/04/26/elly-de-la-cruz-home-runs-steals-oakland-as-houston-astros-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5449615/2024/04/26/elly-de-la-cruz-home-runs-steals-oakland-as-houston-astros-the-windup/Fri, 26 Apr 2024 15:20:35 GMTSEATTLE, WASHINGTON - APRIL 17: Elly De La Cruz #44 of the Cincinnati Reds takes the field against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on April 17, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Steph Chambers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The 10 biggest disappointments of the young MLB season: bad umps, worse White Sox, A's to Sacramento]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5439889/2024/04/25/mlb-season-disappointments-2024-white-sox/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5439889/2024/04/25/mlb-season-disappointments-2024-white-sox/Thu, 25 Apr 2024 14:13:53 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 20: Dominic Fletcher #7 of the Chicago White Sox looks on after striking out in the top of the fifth inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on April 20, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Phillies defeated the White Sox 9-5. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)<![CDATA[What are the Top 10 front offices in MLB? Here's how 40 executives voted]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5424700/2024/04/24/mlb-front-office-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5424700/2024/04/24/mlb-front-office-rankings/Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:00:47 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Guardians goin' up, Braves reclaim the throne; plus standout stats]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5436208/2024/04/23/mlb-power-rankings-guardians-yankees/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5436208/2024/04/23/mlb-power-rankings-guardians-yankees/Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:00:23 GMT<![CDATA[A year ago, the Oakland A's announced their Vegas move. Then the real drama started]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5432748/2024/04/22/oakland-athletics-year-vegas-boycott/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5432748/2024/04/22/oakland-athletics-year-vegas-boycott/Mon, 22 Apr 2024 09:30:02 GMTOAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 13: Oakland Athletics fans display signs during a reverse boycott game against the Tampa Bay Rays at RingCentral Coliseum on June 13, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Brandon Vallance/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How a diabetes diagnosis turned around A’s closer Mason Miller’s career]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5410939/2024/04/19/mason-miller-oakland-athletics-diabetes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5410939/2024/04/19/mason-miller-oakland-athletics-diabetes/Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:00:52 GMTOAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 17: Mason Miller #19 of the Oakland Athletics pitches against the St. Louis Cardinals in the top of the ninth inning on April 17, 2024 at the Oakland Coliseum in Oakland, California. The Athletics won the game 6-3. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Eno Sarris’ updated MLB starting pitcher rankings: Rodriguez, Peralta move into the top 10]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5426812/2024/04/19/mlb-starting-pitcher-fantasy-baseball-ranking/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5426812/2024/04/19/mlb-starting-pitcher-fantasy-baseball-ranking/Fri, 19 Apr 2024 09:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[2024 MLB Draft top 50 prospects rankings: Why Keith Law has Charlie Condon at No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5421487/2024/04/18/mlb-draft-2024-prospect-rankings-top-50-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5421487/2024/04/18/mlb-draft-2024-prospect-rankings-top-50-keith-law/Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:42 GMT<![CDATA[Michael Busch's stellar Cubs first impression, Ángel Hernández strikes again and more MLB notes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5424556/2024/04/18/michael-busch-cubs-angel-hernandez-dodgers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5424556/2024/04/18/michael-busch-cubs-angel-hernandez-dodgers/Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:00:39 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - APRIL 05: Michael Busch #29 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning at Wrigley Field on April 05, 2024 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The top 100 potential MLB free agents for 2024-25 offseason — with options galore]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5419703/2024/04/17/mlb-free-agents-2024-2025-offseason/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5419703/2024/04/17/mlb-free-agents-2024-2025-offseason/Wed, 17 Apr 2024 10:31:06 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Astros, Mariners lose their grip and a new No. 1 ascends]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5416688/2024/04/16/mlb-power-rankings-dodgers-astros-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5416688/2024/04/16/mlb-power-rankings-dodgers-astros-2/Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:56 GMT<![CDATA[Ken Holtzman, 4-time World Series winner and author of 2 no-hitters, dies at 78]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5417483/2024/04/15/ken-holtzman-cubs-as-pitcher-obit/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5417483/2024/04/15/ken-holtzman-cubs-as-pitcher-obit/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 20:03:22 GMTKen Holtzman of the Chicago Cubs pitches during the 1968 season. (Photo by Sporting News via Getty Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Jack Leiter is hot, Walker Jenkins is hurt: Minor league notes on AL teams' top prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415960/2024/04/15/minor-league-american-league-prospects-jack-leiter/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415960/2024/04/15/minor-league-american-league-prospects-jack-leiter/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 14:21:09 GMTMar 8, 2024; Surprise, Arizona, USA; Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jack Leiter (71) pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Surprise Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Chris Caray joins father in booth as fourth-generation MLB broadcaster]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5414444/2024/04/15/cardinals-chip-caray-son-mlb-broadcaster/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5414444/2024/04/15/cardinals-chip-caray-son-mlb-broadcaster/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 10:00:20 GMT<![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter faces damning claims; A’s closer Mason Miller is throwing gas]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5410769/2024/04/12/shohei-ohtani-interpreter-gambling-theft-as-closer-mason-miller-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5410769/2024/04/12/shohei-ohtani-interpreter-gambling-theft-as-closer-mason-miller-the-windup/Fri, 12 Apr 2024 14:24:28 GMTMar 12, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani talks with translator Ippei Mizuhara in the dugout against the San Francisco Giants during a spring training baseball game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Oakland Ballers sign Kelsie Whitmore, who would be first woman to play in Pioneer League]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5406771/2024/04/11/kelsie-whitmore-oakland-ballers-pioneer-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5406771/2024/04/11/kelsie-whitmore-oakland-ballers-pioneer-league/Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:01:04 GMTSTATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 08: Kelsie Whitmore #3 of the Staten Island Ferryhawks poses in front of her locker at Richmond County Bank Ball Park on September 08, 2022 in Staten Island, New York. She is the first woman to record a hit in association with Major League Baseball. Whitmore was the first woman to appear in the starting lineup in an Atlantic League game. Her debut in the Atlantic League was a pinch runner on April 22, and became the first woman to start an Atlantic League game on May 1, playing as a left fielder. On May 4, she became the first woman to pitch in an Atlantic League game. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Shohei Ohtani is on fire; star MLB pitchers speak on arm injuries]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5402339/2024/04/09/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-on-fire-mlb-pitchers-arm-injuries-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5402339/2024/04/09/shohei-ohtani-dodgers-on-fire-mlb-pitchers-arm-injuries-the-windup/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:04:46 GMTApr 8, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates after scoring a run against the Minnesota Twins in the sixth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Even if the A’s actually spend in Sacramento, which players are taking their money?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5401098/2024/04/09/oakland-athletics-sacramento-payroll-ballpark/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5401098/2024/04/09/oakland-athletics-sacramento-payroll-ballpark/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 10:00:57 GMTSutter Health Park, home of the Triple A team Sacramento River Cats, is shown in West Sacramento, Calif., Thursday, April 4, 2024. The Oakland Athletics announced the decision to play at the home of the Sacramento River Cats from 2025-27 with an option for 2028 on Thursday after being unable to reach an agreement to extend their lease in Oakland during that time. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Red Sox rising; early-season overreactions for each team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5399932/2024/04/09/mlb-power-rankings-red-sox-braves-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5399932/2024/04/09/mlb-power-rankings-red-sox-braves-2/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 09:00:28 GMT<![CDATA[Ten early MLB takes, from new NL East favorites to releasing Rendon: On point or overreactions?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5398463/2024/04/08/mlb-early-season-takeaways-overreactions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5398463/2024/04/08/mlb-early-season-takeaways-overreactions/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:45:39 GMTAtlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider, left, and catcher Sean Murphy, center, head back to the dugout as the Phillies Phanatic, right, watches, prior to Game 4 of a baseball NL Division Series, Thursday, Oct. 12, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)<![CDATA[The last season of Oakland A’s baseball; remarkable opening week happenings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5393847/2024/04/05/oakland-as-sacramento-move-2025-mlb-opening-week-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5393847/2024/04/05/oakland-as-sacramento-move-2025-mlb-opening-week-the-windup/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 14:57:06 GMTOAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 02: Seats are empty as the Boston Red Sox play the Oakland Athletics at Oakland Coliseum on April 02, 2024 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Minor League notes: Where the top 50 MLB prospects are opening the season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5381885/2024/04/05/minor-league-top-prospect-assignments-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5381885/2024/04/05/minor-league-top-prospect-assignments-2024/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:45:11 GMTSARASOTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 29: Jackson Holliday #87 of the Baltimore Orioles warms up during a spring training game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Ed Smith Stadium on February 29, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Thompson: Let John Fisher's A's leave Oakland, and let's see who's better off]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5392531/2024/04/04/oakland-athletics-sacramento-thompson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5392531/2024/04/04/oakland-athletics-sacramento-thompson/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 03:13:22 GMTJohn Fisher<![CDATA[A's move will mean layoffs, ballpark alterations, and a chance to showcase Sacramento]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5392522/2024/04/04/oakland-as-sacramento-ballpark-move/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5392522/2024/04/04/oakland-as-sacramento-ballpark-move/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:50:38 GMTBaseball: Oakland Athletics fans hold signs vs Tampa Bay Rays during a reverse boycott at the Oakland Coliseum. Oakland, CA 6/13/2023 CREDIT: Erick W. Rasco (Photo by Erick W. Rasco/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images) (Set Number: X164373)<![CDATA[Oakland A's to play in Sacramento's Sutter Health Park beginning in 2025 ahead of move to Las Vegas]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5391365/2024/04/04/oakland-athletics-sacramento-ballpark-agreement-2025/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5391365/2024/04/04/oakland-athletics-sacramento-ballpark-agreement-2025/Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:38:12 GMTMar 6, 2024; Tempe, Arizona, USA; General view of Oakland Athletics hats and gloves prior to a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Ranking all 30 MLB starting rotations as 2024 season begins: Braves top the list]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5388585/2024/04/04/mlb-starting-rotation-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5388585/2024/04/04/mlb-starting-rotation-rankings/Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:51:13 GMT<![CDATA[Debunking an A's-related conspiracy; Joey Bart's Giants era is over]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5388515/2024/04/03/oakland-as-conspiracy-ruiz-rooker-joey-bart-giants-pirates-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5388515/2024/04/03/oakland-as-conspiracy-ruiz-rooker-joey-bart-giants-pirates-the-windup/Wed, 03 Apr 2024 14:58:09 GMTOAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 09: Esteury Ruiz (R) #1 of the Oakland Athletics is congratulated by Brent Rooker #25 after Ruiz scored in the bottom of the third inning against the Texas Rangers at RingCentral Coliseum on August 09, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Power Rankings: Damn, Yankees! New York, Milwaukee get off to hot start]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5383784/2024/04/02/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-brewers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5383784/2024/04/02/mlb-power-rankings-yankees-brewers/Tue, 02 Apr 2024 09:00:04 GMT<![CDATA[Scouting potential No. 1 pick Charlie Condon and more 2024 MLB Draft notes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5382181/2024/04/01/charlie-condon-2024-mlb-draft-scouting/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5382181/2024/04/01/charlie-condon-2024-mlb-draft-scouting/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 09:00:08 GMT<![CDATA[Oakland A's fans celebrate their community, process their grief in possible last Opening Day]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5377159/2024/03/29/oakland-athletics-opening-day-boycott-fans/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5377159/2024/03/29/oakland-athletics-opening-day-boycott-fans/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 11:55:24 GMT<![CDATA[What we saw across MLB on Opening Day: Orioles excite, Ohtani embraced, A's abandoned]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5376767/2024/03/29/what-we-saw-mlb-opening-day/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5376767/2024/03/29/what-we-saw-mlb-opening-day/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 09:00:07 GMTBALTIMORE, MD - MARCH 28: Ryan Mountcastle #6 of the Baltimore Orioles takes the field during pregame ceremonies prior to the game between the Los Angeles Angels and the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Thursday, March 28, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[A's fans boycott outside Oakland Coliseum in team's potential last Opening Day in city]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5376997/2024/03/29/oakland-athletics-boycott-opening-day/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5376997/2024/03/29/oakland-athletics-boycott-opening-day/Fri, 29 Mar 2024 05:37:30 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Position Player Tiers 2024: How 100 of the game's best stack up]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5372801/2024/03/28/mlb-position-player-tiers-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5372801/2024/03/28/mlb-position-player-tiers-rankings/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:30:42 GMT<![CDATA[2024 MLB season preview: Opening Day grades, odds and analysis for all 30 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5354007/2024/03/28/mlb-season-preview-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5354007/2024/03/28/mlb-season-preview-2024/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:15:43 GMT<![CDATA[One bold prediction for every MLB team on Opening Day]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5369324/2024/03/28/mlb-opening-day-bold-predictions-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5369324/2024/03/28/mlb-opening-day-bold-predictions-2024/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:15:02 GMT<![CDATA[Predictions, projections and wild guesses for the 2024 MLB season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5368497/2024/03/27/mlb-predictions-2024-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5368497/2024/03/27/mlb-predictions-2024-season/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:45:25 GMT<![CDATA[Players play as themselves in MLB video game, and some use it as a scouting tool]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5351830/2024/03/26/mlb-the-show-scouting/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5351830/2024/03/26/mlb-the-show-scouting/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 11:00:35 GMTFeb 28, 2024; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) walks to first against the Tampa Bay Rays in the third inning at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[How every MLB team can make the 2024 Playoffs]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367349/2024/03/26/mlb-postseason-preview-playoffs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367349/2024/03/26/mlb-postseason-preview-playoffs/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:45:00 GMTTexas Rangers relief pitcher Josh Sborz (66) celebrates with catcher Jonah Heim (28) after beating the Arizona Diamondbacks to win the World Series in game five of the 2023 World Series at Chase Field in Phoenix on Nov. 1, 2023.<![CDATA[MLB Preseason Power Rankings: Braves, Dodgers duke it out for the top spot]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5366802/2024/03/26/mlb-preseason-power-rankings-braves/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5366802/2024/03/26/mlb-preseason-power-rankings-braves/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 09:00:59 GMT<![CDATA[MLB American League West preview: preseason grades, odds and analysis]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353629/2024/03/25/mlb-al-west-preview-grades-odds-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353629/2024/03/25/mlb-al-west-preview-grades-odds-analysis/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:30:24 GMT<![CDATA[MLB offseason grades 2.0: Which teams passed — and which teams failed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365090/2024/03/25/mlb-offseason-grades-2024-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365090/2024/03/25/mlb-offseason-grades-2024-season/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:30:11 GMTSCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 21: Blake Snell (7) of the San Francisco Giants throws a bullpen session at Scottsdale Stadium on March 21, 2024 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Andy Kuno/San Francisco Giants/Getty Images)<![CDATA[24 MLB predictions for 2024 season: Alonso to Cubs? Bieber to O's? Dodgers fall short again?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365265/2024/03/25/mlb-predictions-2024-season-alonso-bieber-dodgers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365265/2024/03/25/mlb-predictions-2024-season-alonso-bieber-dodgers/Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:00:21 GMTNew York Mets&#039; Pete Alonso #20 is batting during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium in Jupiter, Florida, on March 1, 2024. (Photo by Gordon Donovan/NurPhoto via AP)<![CDATA[Ranking all 30 MLB teams' Opening Day lineups: Braves, Dodgers lead way, Yankees much improved]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5355688/2024/03/22/mlb-lineup-ranking-braves-dodgers-rangers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5355688/2024/03/22/mlb-lineup-ranking-braves-dodgers-rangers/Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:31:38 GMT<![CDATA[The 2024 Aces Project: MLB insiders rank starting pitchers, from 'just a guy' to No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5352336/2024/03/20/2024-mlb-aces-project-starting-pitchers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5352336/2024/03/20/2024-mlb-aces-project-starting-pitchers/Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:30:37 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Hope-O-Meter results: Ranking fans’ optimism in 2024 for all 30 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350803/2024/03/19/mlb-hope-o-meter-ranking-30-teams/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5350803/2024/03/19/mlb-hope-o-meter-ranking-30-teams/Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:15:28 GMTBALTIMORE, MARYLAND - MAY 28: The Baltimore Orioles mascot celebrates after a victory against the Texas Rangers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 28, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)<![CDATA[It's feast-or-famine season in Queens; Mookie Betts is ready to prove himself at short]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5344633/2024/03/15/mets-season-preview-mookie-betts-shortstop-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5344633/2024/03/15/mets-season-preview-mookie-betts-shortstop-the-windup/Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:13:57 GMTJUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 08: Francisco Alvarez #4 of the New York Mets rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning of a spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on March 08, 2024 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The strange, stressful, caught-in-between spring training of an MLB Rule 5 pick]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5339521/2024/03/15/life-as-mlb-rule-5-pick/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5339521/2024/03/15/life-as-mlb-rule-5-pick/Fri, 15 Mar 2024 09:30:16 GMTMESA, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 26, 2024: Mitch Spence #69 of the Oakland Athletics throws a pitch during the second inning of a spring training game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Hohokam Stadium on February 26, 2024 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by David Durochik/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 MLB 'Wild-Card Era' Franchise Rankings: Rangers break into top 10, Cubs fall out]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5325414/2024/03/14/mlb-franchise-rankings-wild-card-era/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5325414/2024/03/14/mlb-franchise-rankings-wild-card-era/Thu, 14 Mar 2024 09:30:45 GMT<![CDATA[Top 20 MLB rookies likely to have the biggest impact in 2024]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5335070/2024/03/13/mlb-rookie-impact-projections-2024-season/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5335070/2024/03/13/mlb-rookie-impact-projections-2024-season/Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:30:48 GMT<![CDATA[Bowden's MLB report card: Offseason grades, takeaways, and predictions for all 30 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5323780/2024/03/12/mlb-offseason-grades-takeaways-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5323780/2024/03/12/mlb-offseason-grades-takeaways-predictions/Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:15:42 GMT<![CDATA[A spring training standout for each MLB team: 30 players turning heads in camp]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5325304/2024/03/08/mlb-spring-training-player-standouts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5325304/2024/03/08/mlb-spring-training-player-standouts/Fri, 08 Mar 2024 13:49:45 GMTGLENDALE, ARIZONA - MARCH 2: Owen Caissie of the Chicago Cubs hits in a Spring Training game at Camelback Ranch on March 2, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Draft 2024: Keith Law's top 30 prospects rankings to start the season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316604/2024/03/07/mlb-draft-2024-rankings-prospects-keith-law-charlie-condon/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316604/2024/03/07/mlb-draft-2024-rankings-prospects-keith-law-charlie-condon/Thu, 07 Mar 2024 10:15:55 GMT<![CDATA[Q&A: Architect of A's Las Vegas stadium on Sydney Opera House comps, 'armadillo' look]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321603/2024/03/06/as-vegas-stadium-sydney-opera-house/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5321603/2024/03/06/as-vegas-stadium-sydney-opera-house/Wed, 06 Mar 2024 22:34:35 GMT<![CDATA[Athletics unveil design for new ballpark in Las Vegas after months of delays]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5319122/2024/03/05/las-vegas-stadium-renderings-mlb-athletics/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5319122/2024/03/05/las-vegas-stadium-renderings-mlb-athletics/Tue, 05 Mar 2024 21:57:24 GMT<![CDATA[Josh Donaldson, 2015 AL MVP and 3-time All-Star, announces retirement after 13-year MLB career]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5315984/2024/03/04/josh-donaldson-retirement/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5315984/2024/03/04/josh-donaldson-retirement/Mon, 04 Mar 2024 20:53:50 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 06: Josh Donaldson #28 of the New York Yankees reacts after striking out during the fourth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on June 06, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB Hope-O-Meter: How optimistic are you about your team in 2024?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5290123/2024/02/29/mlb-hope-o-meter-team-optimism-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5290123/2024/02/29/mlb-hope-o-meter-team-optimism-2024/Thu, 29 Feb 2024 12:30:06 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PA - OCTOBER 04: A general view during Game 2 of the Wild Card Series between the Miami Marlins and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLBPA's Tony Clark on uniform issues, 'interesting' free-agent market, A's next home]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5306906/2024/02/28/mlbpa-uniforms-free-agent-market/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5306906/2024/02/28/mlbpa-uniforms-free-agent-market/Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:28:58 GMTColorado Rockies&#039; Kris Bryant (23) is congratulated by Drew Romo (86) after Bryant scored against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a spring training baseball game Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Scottsdale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)<![CDATA[Vida Blue, former AL MVP, had a big arm but a bigger heart: 'He cared about people']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5284970/2024/02/24/vida-blue-former-al-mvp-had-a-big-arm-but-a-bigger-heart-he-cared-about-people/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5284970/2024/02/24/vida-blue-former-al-mvp-had-a-big-arm-but-a-bigger-heart-he-cared-about-people/Sat, 24 Feb 2024 11:00:07 GMT<![CDATA[As Oakland A's explore Coliseum lease extension, fan relations remain fraught]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5296319/2024/02/23/oakland-athletics-coliseum-lease-extension-fan-relations/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5296319/2024/02/23/oakland-athletics-coliseum-lease-extension-fan-relations/Sat, 24 Feb 2024 03:08:01 GMTSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 25: Oakland Athletics fans stand and chant in the top of the fifth inning of the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on July 25, 2023 in San Francisco, California. Fans were chanting in protest to the team&#039;s potential relocation to Las Vegas. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Deep league starting pitcher targets for the very end of your fantasy baseball draft]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5261946/2024/02/22/fantasy-baseball-draft-deep-league-pitchers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5261946/2024/02/22/fantasy-baseball-draft-deep-league-pitchers/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 17:20:01 GMTSep 12, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Louie Varland (37) pitches in the fifth inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Kawakami Mailbag, Part 2: Why the Warriors called about LeBron James, the big problem with the Giants]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5286994/2024/02/22/warriors-lebron-james-giants-as-kawakami-mailbag/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5286994/2024/02/22/warriors-lebron-james-giants-as-kawakami-mailbag/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 12:22:47 GMTLeBron James and Stephen Curry<![CDATA[Dave Stewart used confidence and patience to become one of baseball's top pitchers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5245727/2024/02/21/dave-stewart-black-aces-pitcher-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5245727/2024/02/21/dave-stewart-black-aces-pitcher-mlb/Wed, 21 Feb 2024 12:00:10 GMT<![CDATA[2024 spring training survey: MLB insiders on the players, teams and stories to watch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5287878/2024/02/21/2024-spring-training-mlb-insiders-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5287878/2024/02/21/2024-spring-training-mlb-insiders-predictions/Wed, 21 Feb 2024 10:01:57 GMTGoodyear, Arizona, Wednesday, February 14, 2024 - Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani stretches with teammates during a spring training workout at Camelback Ranch. (Robert Gauthier/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)<![CDATA['Mudcat' Grant was a baseball treasure, a 'cool' entertainer who respected history]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5274611/2024/02/20/mudcat-grant-black-aces-baseball-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5274611/2024/02/20/mudcat-grant-black-aces-baseball-mlb/Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:48 GMT<![CDATA[Submit questions for Tim Kawakami's February mailbag]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5286012/2024/02/19/submit-questions-for-tim-kawakamis-february-mailbag-3/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5286012/2024/02/19/submit-questions-for-tim-kawakamis-february-mailbag-3/Mon, 19 Feb 2024 19:22:45 GMT<![CDATA[Sacramento emerging as front-runner to host Oakland A's from 2025-27]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5281617/2024/02/16/sacramento-front-runner-oakland-athletics-host/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5281617/2024/02/16/sacramento-front-runner-oakland-athletics-host/Fri, 16 Feb 2024 22:09:36 GMTAn aerial view of Sutter Health Park, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021, in West Sacramento, Calif. The stadium is the home of the Sacramento River Cats. (Kirby Lee via AP)<![CDATA[Mike Norris' 'magical' 1980 season the highlight of an up-and-down MLB career]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5241665/2024/02/16/mike-norris-1980-season-mlb-black-aces/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5241665/2024/02/16/mike-norris-1980-season-mlb-black-aces/Fri, 16 Feb 2024 10:00:22 GMT<![CDATA[MLB commissioner confident Oakland A's will move to Las Vegas on schedule]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5279950/2024/02/15/mlb-commissioner-oakland-las-vegas-stadium-deal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5279950/2024/02/15/mlb-commissioner-oakland-las-vegas-stadium-deal/Fri, 16 Feb 2024 03:32:05 GMTFeb 15, 2024; Tampa, FL, USA; MLB commissioner Rob Manfred talks with media at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB power rankings: Braves, Dodgers, O's are 1-2-3 as spring training starts, season beckons]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5276889/2024/02/15/mlb-power-rankings-spring-training-braves/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5276889/2024/02/15/mlb-power-rankings-spring-training-braves/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:20:29 GMTATLANTA, GA - AUGUST 20: Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Spencer Strider (99) during the MLB game between the San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves on August 20, 2023, at Truist Park in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Al Downing gave up Hank Aaron's 715th home run, but his career wrote its own history]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5251395/2024/02/15/al-downing-dodgers-hank-aaron-black-aces/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5251395/2024/02/15/al-downing-dodgers-hank-aaron-black-aces/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:50 GMT<![CDATA[The wild highs and lows that prepared Stephen Vogt to manage the Guardians]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5272667/2024/02/14/stephen-vogts-guardians-manager-transition/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5272667/2024/02/14/stephen-vogts-guardians-manager-transition/Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:50 GMT<![CDATA[Oakland A's 2024 top 20 prospects: Max Muncy, Jacob Wilson lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264053/2024/02/14/oakland-athletics-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264053/2024/02/14/oakland-athletics-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Wed, 14 Feb 2024 10:00:39 GMTMESA, AZ - OCTOBER 09: Max Muncy #2 of the Mesa Solar Sox attempts to field a ground ball during the game between the Glendale Desert Dogs and the Mesa Solar Sox at Sloan Park on Monday, October 9, 2023 in Mesa, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[What would you ask MLB players? Open call for The Athletic’s anonymous poll]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5273181/2024/02/13/mlb-player-anonymous-poll-questions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5273181/2024/02/13/mlb-player-anonymous-poll-questions/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 19:31:02 GMT<![CDATA[A's hire Jenny Cavnar as first female primary play-by-play announcer in MLB]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5272804/2024/02/13/jenny-cavnar-play-by-play-broadcaster-athletics/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5272804/2024/02/13/jenny-cavnar-play-by-play-broadcaster-athletics/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 17:36:47 GMTALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO - JANUARY 28: Play-by-play announcer Jenny Cavnar prepares before a game between the Nevada Wolf Pack and the New Mexico Lobos at The Pit on January 28, 2024 in Albuquerque, New Mexico. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Top 10 remaining MLB free agents: Updates and thoughts on where each player could sign]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5271955/2024/02/13/top-remaining-mlb-free-agents-players-teams/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5271955/2024/02/13/top-remaining-mlb-free-agents-players-teams/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 16:04:21 GMTDENVER, COLORADO - JUNE 11: Starting pitcher Blake Snell #4 of the San Diego Padres throws against the Colorado Rockies in the first inning at Coors Field on June 11, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Don Wakamatsu, Oakland Ballers aim to sustain Oakland's rich baseball tradition]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5259576/2024/02/13/oakland-ballers-don-wakamatsu/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5259576/2024/02/13/oakland-ballers-don-wakamatsu/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:00:54 GMTOakland Ballers executive vice president of baseball operations Don Wakamatsu speaks during a news conference at Laney College in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. A new independent league baseball team called the Oakland Ballers is set to begin play next spring and embrace the loyal A&#039;s fans who are heartbroken about their club&#039;s planned departure to Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)<![CDATA[What we learned from MLB's schedule changes last year and what to watch for this season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5270278/2024/02/13/mlb-schedule-2024-key-facts-lessons/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5270278/2024/02/13/mlb-schedule-2024-key-facts-lessons/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:05:02 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 14: San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. (23) at bat during an MLB baseball game between the San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 14, 2023 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Bay Area beer guide: The best places to get brews in San Francisco and beyond]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5258473/2024/02/10/bay-area-beer-guide/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5258473/2024/02/10/bay-area-beer-guide/Sat, 10 Feb 2024 17:54:44 GMT<![CDATA[RSN upheaval could delay MLB expansion, and other owners meetings takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262432/2024/02/09/mlb-expansion-media-rights-mlb-owners-meetings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262432/2024/02/09/mlb-expansion-media-rights-mlb-owners-meetings/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:18:55 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - OCTOBER 04: Major League Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred Jr. talks prior to Game Two of the Wild Card Series between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on October 04, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Pressing questions for all 30 MLB teams heading into spring training]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257651/2024/02/09/mlb-spring-training-questions-preview/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257651/2024/02/09/mlb-spring-training-questions-preview/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:30:27 GMT<![CDATA[MLB 2024 farm system rankings: Keith Law ranks all 30 teams, Orioles are new No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5258158/2024/02/09/mlb-farm-system-rankings-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5258158/2024/02/09/mlb-farm-system-rankings-2024/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 10:00:29 GMT<![CDATA[Oakland mayor: Maybe John Fisher’s Las Vegas plan isn’t viable for A’s]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262192/2024/02/08/oakland-mayor-athletics-las-vegas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262192/2024/02/08/oakland-mayor-athletics-las-vegas/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 03:19:49 GMTOakland Mayor Sheng Thao speaks during a news conference at Laney College in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. A new independent league baseball team called the Oakland Ballers is set to begin play next spring and embrace the loyal A&#039;s fans who are heartbroken about their club&#039;s planned departure to Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)<![CDATA[Oakland A's need to figure out 2025 home 'in the next few months,' commissioner says]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5261383/2024/02/08/oakland-as-2025-temporary-stadium-deadline/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5261383/2024/02/08/oakland-as-2025-temporary-stadium-deadline/Thu, 08 Feb 2024 20:25:20 GMTOakland A&#039;s<![CDATA[Jose Altuve’s place among MLB second basemen; what will happen to Boras' free agents?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5260458/2024/02/08/jose-altuve-bobby-witt-extension-scott-boras-free-agents-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5260458/2024/02/08/jose-altuve-bobby-witt-extension-scott-boras-free-agents-the-windup/Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:07:21 GMTARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 5: Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run against the Texas Rangers during the third inning at Globe Life Field on September 5, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. Altuve hit a home run in each of his first three at bats. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB offseason grades: Which teams passed — and which teams failed]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5247943/2024/02/08/mlb-offseason-grades-orioles-dodgers-best-worst/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5247943/2024/02/08/mlb-offseason-grades-orioles-dodgers-best-worst/Thu, 08 Feb 2024 11:00:29 GMT<![CDATA[Kawakami: The A's wobbly Las Vegas future and the signs of another John Fisher failure]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5071714/2024/02/07/oakland-athletics-las-vegas-wobbly-future/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5071714/2024/02/07/oakland-athletics-las-vegas-wobbly-future/Thu, 08 Feb 2024 01:22:23 GMTOakland A&#039;s Las Vegas<![CDATA[Las Vegas mayor clarifies she 'will welcome' A's to town after saying team should stay in Oakland]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5255428/2024/02/06/las-vegas-mayor-oakland-as/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5255428/2024/02/06/las-vegas-mayor-oakland-as/Tue, 06 Feb 2024 20:50:40 GMTOAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - MAY 29: A general view of RingCentral Coliseum before a game between the Atlanta Braves and Oakland Athletics on May 29, 2023 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Nevada teachers union sues to block A's Las Vegas stadium deal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5253322/2024/02/05/nevada-teachers-lawsuit-vegas-stadium-oakland/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5253322/2024/02/05/nevada-teachers-lawsuit-vegas-stadium-oakland/Mon, 05 Feb 2024 23:06:33 GMTOAKLAND, CA - APRIL 21: Championship flags are seen blowing in the wind during the MLB game between the Blue Jays and A&#039;s at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, CA. (Photo by Larry Placido/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Top 100 MLB prospects 2024: Keith Law’s rankings, with Jackson Holliday at No. 1]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5245693/2024/02/05/top-100-mlb-prospects-2024-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5245693/2024/02/05/top-100-mlb-prospects-2024-keith-law/Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:00:23 GMT<![CDATA[Rosenthal: Zack Greinke’s 2024 plans, 2 players happy to be in Oakland and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5250968/2024/02/05/rosenthal-zack-greinke-oakland-athletics-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5250968/2024/02/05/rosenthal-zack-greinke-oakland-athletics-mlb/Mon, 05 Feb 2024 10:00:11 GMTCLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 25, 2023: Zack Greinke #23 of the Kansas City Royals looks on during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 25, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[A's acquire Ross Stripling in rare cross-Bay trade with Giants]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5247741/2024/02/02/sf-giants-oakland-athletics-trade-ross-stripling/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5247741/2024/02/02/sf-giants-oakland-athletics-trade-ross-stripling/Fri, 02 Feb 2024 19:53:39 GMTMay 7, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Ross Stripling (48) walks to the dugout at the end of the top of the second inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Caught in between: A’s Mark Kotsay navigates baseball’s toughest managerial job]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5239622/2024/02/01/mark-kotsay-oakland-as-manager-vegas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5239622/2024/02/01/mark-kotsay-oakland-as-manager-vegas/Thu, 01 Feb 2024 10:01:08 GMTDETROIT, MICHIGAN - JULY 05: Manager Mark Kotsay of the Oakland Athletics looks on in the seventh inning while playing the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 05, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rosenthal: Why I remain skeptical about the A's grandiose Vegas plans]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5234457/2024/01/29/oakland-athletics-las-vegas-rosenthal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5234457/2024/01/29/oakland-athletics-las-vegas-rosenthal/Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:40 GMTOAKLAND, CA - APRIL 17: Managing Partner John Fisher of the Oakland Athletics in the stands during the game against the Chicago Cubs at RingCentral Coliseum on April 17, 2023 in Oakland, California. The Cubs defeated the Athletics 10-1. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Eno Sarris’ 2024 starting pitcher fantasy rankings with Stuff+ powered projections]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5224402/2024/01/29/eno-sarris-starting-pitcher-fantasy-baseball-ranking/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5224402/2024/01/29/eno-sarris-starting-pitcher-fantasy-baseball-ranking/Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:02 GMT<![CDATA[Age fraud on the rise in Dominican Republic, sowing chaos for MLB teams, young players]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5231394/2024/01/27/mlb-age-falsification-identity-fraud-dominican-republic/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5231394/2024/01/27/mlb-age-falsification-identity-fraud-dominican-republic/Sat, 27 Jan 2024 16:24:47 GMTBOCA CHICA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - DECEMBER, 3: Top Dominiacan prospect, Wilmer Difo, takes batting practice during DR instructional league workouts at the Washington Nationals Dominican baseball training complex on December 3, 2014 in Boca Chica, Dominican Republic. (Jonathan Newton / The Washington Post via Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB offseason awards: Bowden's superlatives for teams, players, managers, execs and agents]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5226602/2024/01/25/mlb-offseason-awards-teams-players-managers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5226602/2024/01/25/mlb-offseason-awards-teams-players-managers/Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:27:01 GMTMEXICO CITY, MEXICO - APRIL 30: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres looks on prior to game two for the MLB World Tour Mexico City Series against the San Francisco Giants at Alfredo Harp Helú Stadium on April 30, 2023 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[What we learned from the Baseball Hall of Fame election: Beltré's big night, Mauer power and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5221736/2024/01/23/baseball-hall-of-fame-election-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5221736/2024/01/23/baseball-hall-of-fame-election-takeaways/Wed, 24 Jan 2024 02:27:40 GMT<![CDATA[Adrián Beltré, Todd Helton, Joe Mauer elected to Baseball Hall of Fame]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5222917/2024/01/23/baseball-hall-of-fame-election-beltre-mauer-helton/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5222917/2024/01/23/baseball-hall-of-fame-election-beltre-mauer-helton/Tue, 23 Jan 2024 23:27:44 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MN- JUNE 24: Adrian Beltre #29 of the Texas Rangers talks with Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins on June 24, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Rangers 2-0. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Peter Gammons, Jayson Stark and Ken Rosenthal on the 2024 Hall of Fame voting]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5208807/2024/01/22/stark-gammons-rosenthal-hall-of-fame-roundtable/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5208807/2024/01/22/stark-gammons-rosenthal-hall-of-fame-roundtable/Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:05:00 GMTDENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 24: Todd Helton #17 of the Colorado Rockies runs to first as he singles against the Boston Red Sox in the sixth inning at Coors Field on September 24, 2013 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Doug Pensinger/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Bowden: The biggest winners and losers of the MLB offseason so far]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5213585/2024/01/19/mlb-offseason-winners-losers-2023-24/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5213585/2024/01/19/mlb-offseason-winners-losers-2023-24/Fri, 19 Jan 2024 17:30:45 GMT<![CDATA[Stark: My 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot — how I voted and why]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209034/2024/01/18/baseball-hall-of-fame-ballot-2024-stark/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5209034/2024/01/18/baseball-hall-of-fame-ballot-2024-stark/Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:01:58 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MN- JUNE 24: Adrian Beltre #29 of the Texas Rangers talks with Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins on June 24, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Rangers 2-0. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Where will the top 10 remaining MLB free agents land? Jim Bowden plays matchmaker]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5203155/2024/01/15/mlb-free-agents-best-available-teams-predictions-offseason/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5203155/2024/01/15/mlb-free-agents-best-available-teams-predictions-offseason/Mon, 15 Jan 2024 18:18:36 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 16: Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger (24) during an MLB baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Los Angeles Dodgers on April 16, 2023 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[2024 international signing period opens, highlighted by Braves, Padres prospect signings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5203438/2024/01/15/2024-mlb-international-signing-period/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5203438/2024/01/15/2024-mlb-international-signing-period/Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:53:29 GMTOct 9, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; An official baseball in a baseball glove before game two of the NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Oakland A's international notebook: Luis Morales offers hope for the program]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193187/2024/01/12/oakland-athletics-international-program-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5193187/2024/01/12/oakland-athletics-international-program-2024/Fri, 12 Jan 2024 13:00:49 GMT<![CDATA[Ethan Salas tops list of 2023 international signings who had strong debut seasons]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5188757/2024/01/10/mlb-2023-international-signings-review/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5188757/2024/01/10/mlb-2023-international-signings-review/Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:00:11 GMTPEORIA, ARIZONA - MARCH 23, 2023: Ethan Salas #85 of the San Diego Padres looks on during a minor league spring training game against the Seattle Mariners at the Peoria Sports Complex on March 23, 2023 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Bernacchi/Diamond Images via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Baseball Hall of Fame ballots 2024: The Athletic's voters explain their selections]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5188034/2024/01/10/baseball-hall-of-fame-ballots-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5188034/2024/01/10/baseball-hall-of-fame-ballots-2024/Wed, 10 Jan 2024 10:00:00 GMT<![CDATA[Which MLB teams have filled their needs this offseason — and which still have work to do]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5185568/2024/01/08/mlb-offseason-needs-teams-signings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5185568/2024/01/08/mlb-offseason-needs-teams-signings/Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:05:05 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - DECEMBER 27: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, center, poses for a photo with manager Dave Roberts, from left, president Stan Kasten and general manager Brandon Gomes as he is introduced during a press conference as the newest member of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the centerfield plaza at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2023. The Japanese right-hander signed a 12-year, $325-million contract to play with the Dodgers. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Midterm MLB offseason grades for all 30 teams: Bowden on signings, trades and what's next]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5176521/2024/01/05/mlb-offseason-grades-trades-signings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5176521/2024/01/05/mlb-offseason-grades-trades-signings/Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:03:23 GMTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - DECEMBER 14: Shohei Ohtani puts on a Los Angeles Dodgers cap while being introduced at Dodger Stadium on December 14, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Oakland A's block Pioneer League team's plans to host game at Coliseum]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5179738/2024/01/04/oakland-as-ballers-coliseum-block/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5179738/2024/01/04/oakland-as-ballers-coliseum-block/Thu, 04 Jan 2024 21:23:38 GMTSep 24, 2023; Oakland, California, USA; A general view of Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum from the third seating level before the game between the Detroit Tigers and the Oakland Athletics Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB's wackiest moments and minutia under the new rules in 2023]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5169356/2023/12/30/mlb-rule-changes-wacky-moments/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5169356/2023/12/30/mlb-rule-changes-wacky-moments/Sat, 30 Dec 2023 12:58:54 GMTHome plate umpire Jim Wolf, left, calls a strike on Chicago Cubs&#039; Cody Bellinger, right, for a clock violation as Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes kneels at the plate during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 14, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)<![CDATA[Fill in the blank: 2024 will be the year of ___ in MLB]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5164770/2023/12/28/2024-projecting-topics-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5164770/2023/12/28/2024-projecting-topics-mlb/Thu, 28 Dec 2023 10:05:42 GMT<![CDATA[MLB's weirdest injuries of 2023, from a pool basketball mishap to a toilet setback]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5165105/2023/12/28/mlb-weird-injuries-2023/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5165105/2023/12/28/mlb-weird-injuries-2023/Thu, 28 Dec 2023 10:00:30 GMTBALTIMORE, MARYLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: Pitcher Pete Fairbanks #29 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts during the ninth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on September 17, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB's Weirdest & Wildest teams and games of 2023]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5159446/2023/12/27/mlb-strangest-teams-games-2023/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5159446/2023/12/27/mlb-strangest-teams-games-2023/Wed, 27 Dec 2023 10:00:14 GMTARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 10: Adolis Garcia #53 of the Texas Rangers celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Baltimore Orioles during the second inning in Game Three of the Division Series at Globe Life Field on October 10, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB's 20 most mind-blowing hitting, pitching feats of 2023 — with Kyle Schwarber leading off]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5157673/2023/12/26/mlb-2023-wild-hitting-pitching-stats/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5157673/2023/12/26/mlb-2023-wild-hitting-pitching-stats/Tue, 26 Dec 2023 10:00:00 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 24: Kyle Schwarber #12 of the Philadelphia Phillies at bat during the game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park on May 24, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[The 2023 Baseball Trivia Extravaganza: Take our mega quiz to test yourself!]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5155316/2023/12/24/baseball-trivia-quiz-2023/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5155316/2023/12/24/baseball-trivia-quiz-2023/Sun, 24 Dec 2023 10:00:29 GMTARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 15: Corey Seager #5 receives a Powerade bath from Martin Perez #54 of the Texas Rangers to celebrate a victory over the Los Angeles Angels after a game at Globe Life Field on August 15, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Bailey Orr/Texas Rangers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Oakland A’s fan groups to host 'Fans Fest' in February, kicking off 2024 protest events]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5156812/2023/12/22/oakland-athletics-fans-fest-protest/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5156812/2023/12/22/oakland-athletics-fans-fest-protest/Fri, 22 Dec 2023 17:01:33 GMTOAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 13: Oakland Athletics fans chant Sell the team as they take part in a Reverse Boycott event at the Coliseum in Oakland, Calif., on Tuesday, June 13, 2023. Stu Clary, of Vacaville, a longtime Oakland A&#039;s fan, came up with the idea in hopes of packing the Coliseum with fans to support the team despite their possible move to Las Vegas. (Jane Tyska/Digital First Media/East Bay Times via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Being baseball's highest-paid player: Ohtani is latest in long line of record setters]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5141351/2023/12/19/mlb-highest-paid-player-history-ohtani/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5141351/2023/12/19/mlb-highest-paid-player-history-ohtani/Tue, 19 Dec 2023 10:01:20 GMT1991: Pitcher Orel Hershiser of the Los Angeles Dodgers winds up to pitch during a game. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Dunn /Allsport<![CDATA[Welcome to the dugout: At Winter Meetings, new MLB managers turn to vets for advice]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5128985/2023/12/13/advice-new-mlb-managers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5128985/2023/12/13/advice-new-mlb-managers/Wed, 13 Dec 2023 13:00:12 GMTCleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt responds to a reporter&#039;s questions as he walks through the Major League Baseball winter meetings Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)<![CDATA[Where will the top remaining MLB free agents sign? Predicting their new teams, contracts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5129329/2023/12/12/mlb-free-agents-contracts-teams-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5129329/2023/12/12/mlb-free-agents-contracts-teams-predictions/Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:57:07 GMTMIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 20: Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of Team Japan delivers a pitch against Team Mexico during the fifth inning during the World Baseball Classic Semifinals at loanDepot park on March 20, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The secrecy of Shohei Ohtani’s free agency starts with the man and agency behind him]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5103732/2023/12/01/shohei-ohtani-nez-balelo-agent/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5103732/2023/12/01/shohei-ohtani-nez-balelo-agent/Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:00:24 GMTNez Balelo, an agent who represents Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani, speaks to reporters in Tempe, Arizona, on Feb. 20, 2023. (Kyodo via AP Images) ==Kyodo<![CDATA[The top 100 remaining MLB free agents]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5098475/2023/11/29/top-100-mlb-free-agents/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5098475/2023/11/29/top-100-mlb-free-agents/Wed, 29 Nov 2023 20:17:42 GMT<![CDATA[Baseball staying in Oakland with independent Pioneer League franchise]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5094914/2023/11/28/oakland-ballers-pioneer-league/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5094914/2023/11/28/oakland-ballers-pioneer-league/Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:01:29 GMT<![CDATA[Rosenthal: What's behind the trade talks with Juan Soto, Bo Bichette and Alex Bregman]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5095044/2023/11/28/mlb-trade-rumors-juan-soto-padres-blue-jays/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5095044/2023/11/28/mlb-trade-rumors-juan-soto-padres-blue-jays/Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:00:21 GMT<![CDATA[MLB Hot Stove matchmaking: A free-agent fit for all 30 teams as Winter Meetings near]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5095038/2023/11/28/mlb-free-agents-hot-stove-matchmaking/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5095038/2023/11/28/mlb-free-agents-hot-stove-matchmaking/Tue, 28 Nov 2023 13:13:51 GMTARLINGTON, TX - AUGUST 04: Jordan Montgomery #52 of the Texas Rangers delivers a pitch during a game against the Miami Marlins at Globe Life Field on August 04, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Bailey Orr/Texas Rangers/Getty Images)<![CDATA[A's voice Ken Korach grew his radio roots in the Bay Area, and he sprouted into an all-time great]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5080414/2023/11/27/ken-korach-athletics-radio-announcer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5080414/2023/11/27/ken-korach-athletics-radio-announcer/Mon, 27 Nov 2023 13:00:13 GMTBroadcaster Ken Korach before a baseball game between the Oakland Athletics and the New York Mets in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, April 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)<![CDATA[MLB trade and free-agent targets: Solutions for each AL team's key needs]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5091262/2023/11/27/mlb-free-agent-trade-targets-al/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5091262/2023/11/27/mlb-free-agent-trade-targets-al/Mon, 27 Nov 2023 10:01:10 GMTDENVER, CO - SEPTEMBER 13: Cody Bellinger #24 of the Chicago Cubs follows the flight of the ball after hitting a first inning RBI sacrifice fly against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on September 13, 2023 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)<![CDATA[A Black Friday free-agent deal for every MLB team]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5081515/2023/11/24/black-friday-free-agent-deals-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5081515/2023/11/24/black-friday-free-agent-deals-mlb/Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:01:36 GMTSan Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell works against a Miami Marlins batter during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)<![CDATA[Bowden: 23 reasons I'm thankful for MLB in 2023]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5084294/2023/11/23/mlb-thanksgiving-baseball-reasons-grateful/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5084294/2023/11/23/mlb-thanksgiving-baseball-reasons-grateful/Thu, 23 Nov 2023 10:00:39 GMT<![CDATA[Talking ball with new Angels manager Ron Washington, 'a baseball generational giant']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5080985/2023/11/21/ron-washington-angels-manager-podcast/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5080985/2023/11/21/ron-washington-angels-manager-podcast/Tue, 21 Nov 2023 19:07:09 GMTNov 15, 2023; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington poses at introductory press conference at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[The Athletic's 2023 MLB fan survey results: What you thought about 23 baseball topics]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5068467/2023/11/21/the-athletic-2023-mlb-fan-survey/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5068467/2023/11/21/the-athletic-2023-mlb-fan-survey/Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:01:04 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 12: Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves takes the field before Game Four of the Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on October 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Five things to watch on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot: Could Beltré be a unanimous pick?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5079239/2023/11/21/baseball-hall-of-fame-2024-ballot-storylines/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5079239/2023/11/21/baseball-hall-of-fame-2024-ballot-storylines/Tue, 21 Nov 2023 10:00:39 GMTARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 16: Adrian Beltre #29 of the Texas Rangers hits a solo homerun against the Seattle Mariners at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on September 16, 2012 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Who is on the 2024 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot and what's the induction process?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5066498/2023/11/20/baseball-hall-of-fame-2024-nominees-time-place/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5066498/2023/11/20/baseball-hall-of-fame-2024-nominees-time-place/Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:09:18 GMTHOUSTON, TX - JUNE 14: Adrian Beltre #29 of the Texas Rangers attempts to throw out Jose Altuve #27 of the Houston Astros on soft ground ball in the third inning at Minute Maid Park on June 14, 2017 in Houston, Texas. Altuve safe on the play. (Photo by Bob Levey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[A distinguished dozen: Saluting the 12 newcomers to the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5077123/2023/11/20/baseball-hall-of-fame-ballot-newcomers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5077123/2023/11/20/baseball-hall-of-fame-ballot-newcomers/Mon, 20 Nov 2023 17:05:58 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MN- AUGUST 4: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins talks with Adrian Beltre #29 of the Texas Rangers on August 4, 2017 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Rangers 8-4. 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