<![CDATA[Miami Marlins - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/team/marlins/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngMiami Marlins - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/team/marlins/The Athletic Media CompanySat, 29 Jun 2024 05:51:28 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[Messy National League's upcoming standings chaos, plus why Aaron Judge loves center field]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590093/2024/06/25/mlb-standings-aaron-judge-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5590093/2024/06/25/mlb-standings-aaron-judge-the-windup/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:00:21 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 12: Mr. Met cheers during game two of a doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets at Citi Field on August 12, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Aaron Judge loves center field, Gunnar Henderson's ascent and more MLB notes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588712/2024/06/25/aaron-judge-yankees-center-field-gunnar-henderson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588712/2024/06/25/aaron-judge-yankees-center-field-gunnar-henderson/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:15:53 GMTNEW YORK, NY - JUNE 4: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees reacts during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins at Yankee Stadium on June 4, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)<![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 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[MLB trade deadline watch: The industry’s read on Luis Robert Jr., the crowded NL and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5576871/2024/06/20/mlb-trade-deadline-watch-luis-robert/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5576871/2024/06/20/mlb-trade-deadline-watch-luis-robert/Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:27 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 08: Luis Robert Jr. #88 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates his home run in the third inning against the New York Yankees during game one of a double header at Yankee Stadium on June 8, 2023 in Bronx borough of New York City. 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(Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Looking back at MLB's 2023 trade season: What deals made an impact, then and now?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558636/2024/06/14/mlb-2023-trade-season-impact-lookback/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558636/2024/06/14/mlb-2023-trade-season-impact-lookback/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:15:47 GMTARLINGTON, TX - SEPTEMBER 18: Jordan Montgomery #52 of the Texas Rangers pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Globe Life Field on September 18, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB trade deadline watch: Jesús Luzardo, Josh Bell and an arm that could move next]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5563498/2024/06/14/mlb-trade-deadline-watch-jesus-luzardo-marlins/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5563498/2024/06/14/mlb-trade-deadline-watch-jesus-luzardo-marlins/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:00:47 GMTJun 11, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jesus Luzardo (44) pitches against the New York Mets during the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports<![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[Why MLB players would most want to sign with Atlanta if money, rosters were not a factor]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544926/2024/06/10/mlb-teams-most-popular-player-poll/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5544926/2024/06/10/mlb-teams-most-popular-player-poll/Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:05:36 GMTMay 13, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; General view of Truist Park during the fourth inning of a game between the Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports<![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. 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(Photo by Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos via 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. 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(Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)<![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[Comcast-Diamond dispute 'profoundly harmful,' MLB argues]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5494189/2024/05/14/comcast-diamond-dispute-hurts-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5494189/2024/05/14/comcast-diamond-dispute-hurts-mlb/Tue, 14 May 2024 23:55:10 GMTANAHEIM, CA - APRIL 10: Bally Sports logo behind empty seats during the MLB game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on April 10, 2024 at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim, CA. 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(Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Willson Contreras injury is more bad news for Cardinals; how a Yankees-Rays-Marlins trade came together]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5479669/2024/05/08/willson-contreras-injury-yankees-rays-marlins-trade-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5479669/2024/05/08/willson-contreras-injury-yankees-rays-marlins-trade-the-windup/Wed, 08 May 2024 14:49:41 GMTST LOUIS, MISSOURI - MAY 7: Willson Contreras #40 of the St. Louis Cardinals reacts after getting hit by a bat on a follow through of the swing of J.D. Martinez #28 of the New York Mets in the second inning at Busch Stadium on May 7, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. Contreras broke his arm on the play. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)<![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[Luis Arraez headlines first blockbuster trade of the season; Shohei Ohtani is thriving]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5474745/2024/05/06/luis-arraez-marlins-padres-trade-shohei-ohtani-dodgers-thrive-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5474745/2024/05/06/luis-arraez-marlins-padres-trade-shohei-ohtani-dodgers-thrive-the-windup/Mon, 06 May 2024 14:54:47 GMTMay 4, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Diego Padres designated hitter Luis Arraez (4) looks on against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Bowden: Way too early MLB trades I'd like to see happen, plus Luis Arraez trade takeaways]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5474112/2024/05/06/early-mlb-trades-buyers-sellers-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5474112/2024/05/06/early-mlb-trades-buyers-sellers-2024/Mon, 06 May 2024 14:13:05 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 30: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets hits a sacrifice fly to allow Francisco Lindor #12 (not pictured) to score during the first inning against the Chicago Cubs at Citi Field on April 30, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)<![CDATA[For the Marlins, will the return in the Luis Arraez trade make sense in the end?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5473939/2024/05/06/marlins-padres-luis-arraez-trade-return/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5473939/2024/05/06/marlins-padres-luis-arraez-trade-return/Mon, 06 May 2024 09:15:09 GMTPHOENIX, ARIZONA - MAY 05: Luis Arraez #4 of the San Diego Padres bats against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the second inning of the MLB game at Chase Field on May 05, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres to receive almost $8 million from Marlins in Luis Arraez trade]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5471582/2024/05/04/luis-arraez-trade-money-padres-marlins/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5471582/2024/05/04/luis-arraez-trade-money-padres-marlins/Sat, 04 May 2024 18:15:14 GMTApr 14, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins second baseman Luis Arraez (3) hits a single against the Atlanta Braves during the seventh inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Trade analysis: Marlins make out like sharks in the Luis Arraez trade with Padres]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470916/2024/05/04/marlins-padres-trade-analysis-luis-arraez-dillon-head/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470916/2024/05/04/marlins-padres-trade-analysis-luis-arraez-dillon-head/Sat, 04 May 2024 04:56:21 GMTAug 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, US; West outfielder Dillon Head (1) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Why A.J. Preller and the Padres sprang for a rare May trade for Luis Arraez]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470896/2024/05/04/padres-aj-preller-luis-arraez-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470896/2024/05/04/padres-aj-preller-luis-arraez-trade/Sat, 04 May 2024 04:08:52 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: President of Baseball Operations and General Manager A.J. Preller of the San Diego Padres speaks to media prior to an Opening Day game against the San Francisco Giants at PETCO Park on March 28, 2024 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB trade grades: Taking stock of the Padres-Marlins Luis Arraez deal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470825/2024/05/03/trade-grades-padres-marlins-luis-arraez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470825/2024/05/03/trade-grades-padres-marlins-luis-arraez/Sat, 04 May 2024 02:59:17 GMTMIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 02: Luis Arraez #3 of the Miami Marlins reacts after hitting a double against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of the game at loanDepot park on May 02, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Padres acquire Luis Arraez from Marlins for reliever, prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470783/2024/05/03/padres-marlins-luis-arraez-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5470783/2024/05/03/padres-marlins-luis-arraez-trade/Sat, 04 May 2024 01:50:06 GMTMIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 30: Luis Arraez #3 of the Miami Marlins at bat against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning of the game at loanDepot park on April 30, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![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[Opposite day for Yankees, Diamondbacks, Marlins. New lows for White Sox, Rockies]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5468756/2024/05/03/yankees-white-sox-rockies-shota-imanaga-stats/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5468756/2024/05/03/yankees-white-sox-rockies-shota-imanaga-stats/Fri, 03 May 2024 09:15:12 GMTApr 30, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez (12), outfielder Bryan De La Cruz (14) and third baseman Otto Lopez (61) celebrate over Colorado Rockies catcher Elias Diaz (35) following the tenth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Bally Sports saga gets much messier; second-best guys on the MLB stats leaderboard]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5466996/2024/05/02/bally-sports-comcast-deal-mlb-stats-leaderboard-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5466996/2024/05/02/bally-sports-comcast-deal-mlb-stats-leaderboard-the-windup/Thu, 02 May 2024 15:25:01 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MN - APRIL 07: Kyle Farmer #12 of the Minnesota Twins is interviewed by Bally Sports North after Farmer hit a single to drive in the winning run in the tenth inning of the home opener against the Houston Astros at Target Field on April 7, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The ACC vs. Florida State and Clemson: The courtroom clash on which realignment's future hangs]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5465774/2024/05/02/acc-florida-state-clemson-lawsuits-realignment/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5465774/2024/05/02/acc-florida-state-clemson-lawsuits-realignment/Thu, 02 May 2024 08:55:57 GMTSep 23, 2023; Clemson, South Carolina, USA; Clemson Tigers safety Jalyn Phillips (25) disrupts a pass intended for Florida State Seminoles wide receiver Keon Coleman (4) in the second half at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: David Yeazell-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Comcast drops Bally RSNs, injecting more chaos into sports TV landscape]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5464156/2024/05/01/comcast-bally-sports-channels-network-tv/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5464156/2024/05/01/comcast-bally-sports-channels-network-tv/Wed, 01 May 2024 16:02:52 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[What early MLB trends should you believe, and not believe, as April turns to May?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5458722/2024/04/30/mlb-early-season-trends-astros-shota-imanaga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5458722/2024/04/30/mlb-early-season-trends-astros-shota-imanaga/Tue, 30 Apr 2024 17:31:22 GMT<![CDATA[Five MLB hitters with big jumps in barrel rate: Are breakout seasons ahead for them?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5445695/2024/04/30/mlb-hitters-hot-starts-barrel-rate-improvement/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5445695/2024/04/30/mlb-hitters-hot-starts-barrel-rate-improvement/Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:30:43 GMTSAN DIEGO, CA - APRIL 21: Jake Cronenworth #9 of the San Diego Padres hits a single during the first inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays on April 21, 2024 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)<![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[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[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[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[Why the 3-14 Marlins just demoted one of their best young starting pitchers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5418440/2024/04/16/miami-marlins-max-meyer-demotion/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5418440/2024/04/16/miami-marlins-max-meyer-demotion/Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:00:12 GMTST LOUIS, MISSOURI - APRIL 7: Max Meyer #23 of the Miami Marlins delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals in the first inning at Busch Stadium on April 7, 2024 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Paul Skenes' strong start, Jeferson Quero sidelined: Minor league notes on NL teams' top prospects]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415989/2024/04/15/minor-league-notes-national-league-paul-skenes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415989/2024/04/15/minor-league-notes-national-league-paul-skenes/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:30:12 GMTSARASOTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 29: Paul Skenes #30 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches during a spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium on February 29, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)<![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[MLB insiders “pretty worried” by rise in arm injuries to top young starting pitchers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5397742/2024/04/08/arm-injury-causes-mlb-strider-bieber-perez/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5397742/2024/04/08/arm-injury-causes-mlb-strider-bieber-perez/Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:00:11 GMTPITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 07: Spencer Strider #99 of the Atlanta Braves reacts in the third inning after being pulled after giving up 6 runs on 5 hits against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the game at PNC Park on August 7, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/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[Happy New Year, Baseball: 15 wild ways Week 1 of 2024 MLB season was nothing like 2023]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5392859/2024/04/05/mlb-season-2024-first-week-facts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5392859/2024/04/05/mlb-season-2024-first-week-facts/Fri, 05 Apr 2024 09:30:00 GMTLOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 03: Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) throws to first base in between innings during the game between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Peter Joneleit/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Mookie Betts is hot, the Mets and Marlins are not: 9 surprising MLB opening week storylines]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5391382/2024/04/04/mookie-betts-mets-marlins-mlb-opening-week-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5391382/2024/04/04/mookie-betts-mets-marlins-mlb-opening-week-the-windup/Thu, 04 Apr 2024 15:30:18 GMTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 28: Mookie Betts #50 is congratulated at the dugout after scoring on a single by Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the seventh inning of a game against the St. Louis Cardinals catches at Dodger Stadium on March 28, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![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[Why the winless Marlins could be on the path to becoming sellers sooner than expected]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5389693/2024/04/03/miami-marlins-trade-deadline-roster/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5389693/2024/04/03/miami-marlins-trade-deadline-roster/Wed, 03 Apr 2024 22:47:27 GMTMIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 03: Luis Arraez #3 of the Miami Marlins throws to first base for an out against the Los Angeles Angels during the second inning of the game at loanDepot park on April 03, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/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[Rhys Hoskins, first villain of the MLB season; Juan Soto's defense helps sink Astros]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5383339/2024/04/01/rhys-hoskins-mets-brewers-juan-soto-defense-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5383339/2024/04/01/rhys-hoskins-mets-brewers-juan-soto-defense-the-windup/Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:12:33 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - MARCH 30: Rhys Hoskins #12 of the Milwaukee Brewers runs up the first base line after connecting for a two run RBI single in the top of the first inning against the New York Mets at Citi Field on March 30, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)<![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[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[NL East preview: Surprises, remaining questions and predictions for division's top 4 teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5371275/2024/03/28/nl-east-braves-mets-phillies-predictions/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5371275/2024/03/28/nl-east-braves-mets-phillies-predictions/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:21:47 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PA - SEPTEMBER 12: Marcell Ozuna #20 of the Atlanta Braves reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a home run during the Major League Baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies on September 12, 2023 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![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[Yankees acquire infielder Jon Berti from the Marlins: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5373125/2024/03/27/new-york-yankees-jon-berti-trade/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5373125/2024/03/27/new-york-yankees-jon-berti-trade/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 17:52:31 GMTPITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 30: Jon Berti #5 of the Miami Marlins in action during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on September 30, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)<![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[MLB award predictions for 2024: Mookie Betts, Juan Soto, Wyatt Langford among Bowden's picks]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5371273/2024/03/27/mlb-award-predictions-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5371273/2024/03/27/mlb-award-predictions-2024/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:30:58 GMT<![CDATA[MLB National League East preview: preseason grades, odds and analysis]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353646/2024/03/27/mlb-national-league-east-preview/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353646/2024/03/27/mlb-national-league-east-preview/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:45 GMT<![CDATA[Skip Schumaker and the Marlins are ready for 2024 after impressive first season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365074/2024/03/26/marlins-skip-schumaker/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5365074/2024/03/26/marlins-skip-schumaker/Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:15:29 GMTMiami Marlins manager Skip Schumaker makes a pitching change during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the New York Mets Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Jupiter, Fla. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)<![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 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[Guide to Year 2 of MLB's new rules: The 'cat-and-mouse' game is on as the sport evolves]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5357921/2024/03/21/mlb-rule-changes-2024-pitch-clock-obstruction/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5357921/2024/03/21/mlb-rule-changes-2024-pitch-clock-obstruction/Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:00:43 GMTChicago Cubs&#039; Christopher Morel is awarded home by umpire Nick Mahrley after interference was called on Los Angeles Angels&#039; Luis Rengifo during the second inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)<![CDATA[Jazz Chisholm Jr. slams former Marlins teammate Miguel Rojas, calls start of Miami stint 'the worst']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356273/2024/03/20/jazz-chisholm-marlins-miguel-rojas/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5356273/2024/03/20/jazz-chisholm-marlins-miguel-rojas/Wed, 20 Mar 2024 15:10:04 GMTJUPITER, FLORIDA - MARCH 07: Jazz Chisholm Jr. #2 of the Miami Marlins rounds the bases against the Washington Nationals during the first inning of the spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on March 07, 2023 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![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[Bowden's 2024 All-MLB Breakout Team: A roster of promising players to watch]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5351526/2024/03/19/mlb-breakout-predictions-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5351526/2024/03/19/mlb-breakout-predictions-2024/Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:52:52 GMTSARASOTA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 29: Oneil Cruz #15 of the Pittsburgh Pirates leads off third in the first inning during a spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium on February 29, 2024 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)<![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[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[MLB season previews begin! Kicking it off with the Dodgers and Marlins]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5332463/2024/03/11/mlb-season-previews-dodgers-marlins-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5332463/2024/03/11/mlb-season-previews-dodgers-marlins-windup/Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:57:55 GMTGLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 27: Mookie Betts #50 and Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to bat during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch on February 27, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)<![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 Extension Week Tiers: So, who should sign and who should wait?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5324749/2024/03/08/mlb-extension-free-agency-kyle-tucker/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5324749/2024/03/08/mlb-extension-free-agency-kyle-tucker/Fri, 08 Mar 2024 11:00:44 GMTHOUSTON, TEXAS - JUNE 13: Kyle Tucker #30 of the Houston Astros hits a home run in the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Minute Maid Park on June 13, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Bob Levey/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[MLB Extension Week, Part 3: How much for Bo Bichette and other hitters in arbitration?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5319765/2024/03/06/mlb-extensions-bo-bichette-kyle-tucker/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5319765/2024/03/06/mlb-extensions-bo-bichette-kyle-tucker/Wed, 06 Mar 2024 10:00:18 GMTFeb 24, 2024; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette (11) celebrates after scoring a run against the Philadelphia Phillies in the third inning at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB Extension Week, Part 2: How much for Framber Valdez and other pitchers in arbitration?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316138/2024/03/05/mlb-contract-extension-framber-valdez-zac-gallen/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5316138/2024/03/05/mlb-contract-extension-framber-valdez-zac-gallen/Tue, 05 Mar 2024 10:00:28 GMTOct 22, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Framber Valdez (59) reacts against the Texas Rangers in the third inning during game six of the ALCS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports<![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[Ichiro Suzuki is a virtual lock for Cooperstown. He's already spent lots of time there]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301810/2024/02/27/ichiro-suzuki-cooperstown-hall-of-fame/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5301810/2024/02/27/ichiro-suzuki-cooperstown-hall-of-fame/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 10:00:10 GMT<![CDATA[Dontrelle Willis brought energy, passion and an unforgettable delivery to baseball]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5293756/2024/02/25/dontrelle-willis-marlins-black-aces-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5293756/2024/02/25/dontrelle-willis-marlins-black-aces-mlb/Sun, 25 Feb 2024 11:00:48 GMT<![CDATA[Tim Anderson, Marlins agree to 1-year, $5 million deal: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5292863/2024/02/22/tim-anderson-marlins-deal-signing/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5292863/2024/02/22/tim-anderson-marlins-deal-signing/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 15:53:33 GMTSep 16, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson (7) runs to score against the Minnesota Twins during the seventh inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB insiders predict the 5 players most likely to get traded in spring training]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5290024/2024/02/22/mlb-players-trade-predictions-spring-training/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5290024/2024/02/22/mlb-players-trade-predictions-spring-training/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 10:00:09 GMTKANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 06: Chicago White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease (34) as seen during a MLB game between the Chicago White Sox and the Kansas City Royals on September 06, 2023, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![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[MLB All-Under-25 Team: Julio Rodríguez, Corbin Carroll, Bobby Witt Jr., and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5285861/2024/02/20/mlb-all-under-25-team-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5285861/2024/02/20/mlb-all-under-25-team-2024/Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:19 GMT<![CDATA[Marlins make offer to free-agent shortstop Tim Anderson: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5280675/2024/02/16/miami-marlins-tim-anderson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5280675/2024/02/16/miami-marlins-tim-anderson/Fri, 16 Feb 2024 14:48:07 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 26: Tim Anderson #7 of the Chicago White Sox reacts after the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 26, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images)<![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[Miami Marlins 2024 top 20 prospects: Noble Meyer, Thomas White lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5265932/2024/02/15/marlins-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5265932/2024/02/15/marlins-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Thu, 15 Feb 2024 10:00:20 GMTAug 28, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, US; West pitcher Noble Meyer (9) during the Perfect Game All-American Classic high school baseball game at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![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[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[Jorge Soler, Giants agree to 3-year deal, per source: What San Francisco is getting in the veteran slugger]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5195558/2024/02/13/jorge-soler-giants-free-agency/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5195558/2024/02/13/jorge-soler-giants-free-agency/Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:37:06 GMTAug 22, 2023; San Diego, California, USA; Miami Marlins designated hitter Jorge Soler (12) hits a home run against the San Diego Padres during the third inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports<![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[Twins trade former first-round pick Nick Gordon to Miami Marlins]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257291/2024/02/11/twins-marlins-trade-nick-gordon/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5257291/2024/02/11/twins-marlins-trade-nick-gordon/Sun, 11 Feb 2024 19:13:23 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 03: Nick Gordon #1 of the Minnesota Twins advances to third base on a fly out by Gary Sanchez #24 against the Baltimore Orioles in the fifth inning of the game at Target Field on July 3, 2022 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Orioles defeated the Twins 3-1. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rosenthal: Shohei Ohtani's unique media situation, explaining Billy Eppler's punishment]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264847/2024/02/09/shohei-ohtani-media-billy-eppler/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5264847/2024/02/09/shohei-ohtani-media-billy-eppler/Sat, 10 Feb 2024 04:18:14 GMTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 03: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers speaks with the media during DodgerFest at Dodger Stadium on February 03, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/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[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[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[Bowden: 40 young MLB players and prospects I'm most excited to scout in spring training]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5233988/2024/01/29/mlb-prospects-players-to-watch-spring-training/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5233988/2024/01/29/mlb-prospects-players-to-watch-spring-training/Mon, 29 Jan 2024 17:56:39 GMT<![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[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[How Craig Counsell, 'The chicken runs at midnight' and a Chicago sports-radio host connect]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5211973/2024/01/25/craig-counsell-chicken-chicago-cubs/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5211973/2024/01/25/craig-counsell-chicken-chicago-cubs/Thu, 25 Jan 2024 10:05:27 GMTCHICAGO, ILLINOIS - NOVEMBER 13: Craig Counsell is introduced as the Chicago Cubs new manager at Wrigley Field on November 13, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/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[Rings? Yes. Plaques? Maybe not. Examining the World Series title teams without a Hall of Famer]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219441/2024/01/23/hall-of-fame-induction-world-series-winners/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219441/2024/01/23/hall-of-fame-induction-world-series-winners/Tue, 23 Jan 2024 12:00:45 GMTSan Francisco Giants starting pitchers Madison Bumgarner (40) talks with catcher Buster Posey (28) against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the seventh inning of their MLB game at AT&amp;amp;T Park in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, Aug. 4, 2017. (Ray Chavez/Bay Area News Group) (Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rosenthal: MLB's strange offseason has been especially slow for designated hitters]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5220623/2024/01/23/mlb-free-agents-designated-hitters/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5220623/2024/01/23/mlb-free-agents-designated-hitters/Tue, 23 Jan 2024 10:00:44 GMTOct 9, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez (28) hits a home run against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning for game two of the NLDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[What made Astros spend big on Josh Hader? Plus, paging the MIA Marlins]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219138/2024/01/22/astros-sign-josh-hader-miami-marlins-offseason-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5219138/2024/01/22/astros-sign-josh-hader-miami-marlins-offseason-the-windup/Mon, 22 Jan 2024 15:44:38 GMTOct 19, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego Padres relief pitcher Josh Hader (71) celebrates defeating the Philadelphia Phillies during game two of the NLCS for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports<![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[Rosenthal: The Marlins still haven't signed a single free agent. Why?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5217281/2024/01/22/miami-marlins-offseason-moves-trades/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5217281/2024/01/22/miami-marlins-offseason-moves-trades/Mon, 22 Jan 2024 10:00:15 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 04: Josh Bell #9 of the Miami Marlins reacts after striking out during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies in Game Two of the Wild Card Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 04, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Sarah Stier/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[Gary Sheffield, one of baseball’s great offensive forces, is still defending himself]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5213160/2024/01/19/gary-sheffield-one-of-baseballs-great-offensive-forces-is-still-defending-himself/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5213160/2024/01/19/gary-sheffield-one-of-baseballs-great-offensive-forces-is-still-defending-himself/Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:05:55 GMTMIAMI, FLORIDA - MAY 14: Gary Sheffield waves as he is introduced during a ceremony to honor the 25th Anniversary of the 1997 World Series Champion Florida Marlins prior to the game between the Miami Marlins and the Milwaukee Brewers at loanDepot park on May 14, 2022 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)<![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[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[Rachel Balkovec, Yankees' pioneering manager, leaves to run Marlins' player development]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5191033/2024/01/09/rachel-balkovec-yankees-marlins/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5191033/2024/01/09/rachel-balkovec-yankees-marlins/Tue, 09 Jan 2024 20:06:27 GMTLAKELAND, FL - APRIL 8: Manager Rachel Balkovec of the Tampa Tampons high fives players before making her managerial debut on April 8, 2022, at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by New York Yankees/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Red Sox trade scenarios: If the Sox want a top arm, which prospects must they deal?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5179918/2024/01/08/red-sox-trade-scenarios-bowden/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5179918/2024/01/08/red-sox-trade-scenarios-bowden/Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:05:23 GMTKANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - MAY 08: Starting pitcher Dylan Cease #84 of the Chicago White Sox pitches during the 1st inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 08, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)<![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[Kepner: Explaining my Baseball Hall of Fame ballot — a celebration of greatness]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5185184/2024/01/08/baseball-hall-of-fame-ballot-2024/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5185184/2024/01/08/baseball-hall-of-fame-ballot-2024/Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:00:13 GMTARLINGTON, TX - OCTOBER 24: Adrian Beltre #29 of the Texas Rangers hits a solo home run in the sixth inning during Game Five of the MLB World Series against the St. Louis Cardinals at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington on October 24, 2011 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/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[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[MLB, Bally RSNs reach tentative 'framework' for 2024 broadcasts]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5141222/2023/12/15/mlb-bally-rsns-2024-broadcasts/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5141222/2023/12/15/mlb-bally-rsns-2024-broadcasts/Fri, 15 Dec 2023 23:59:37 GMTNov 15, 2023; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington (right) is interviewed by Bally Sports broadcasters Patrick O&#039;Neal (left) and Mark Gubicza (center) at introductory press conference at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Resetting the MLB trade candidates field: The 7 players most likely to be dealt this winter]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5138791/2023/12/15/mlb-offseason-trade-targets/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5138791/2023/12/15/mlb-offseason-trade-targets/Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:17:50 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 20: Corbin Burnes #39 of the Milwaukee Brewers in action against the Philadelphia Phillies during a game at Citizens Bank Park on July 20, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rosenthal: What I'm hearing about Dylan Cease and the starting pitcher market]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5139906/2023/12/15/starting-pitcher-market-rosenthal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5139906/2023/12/15/starting-pitcher-market-rosenthal/Fri, 15 Dec 2023 13:15:36 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 22: Dylan Cease #84 of the Chicago White Sox pitches against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field on July 22, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)<![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[Revisiting the 11 biggest offseason MLB trades of the past 10 years]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5118653/2023/12/07/top-mlb-trades-juan-soto-revisited/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5118653/2023/12/07/top-mlb-trades-juan-soto-revisited/Thu, 07 Dec 2023 12:00:31 GMTNEW YORK, NY - JUNE 12: Francisco Lindor #12 of the New York Mets reacts after hitting a 2-run home run during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field on June 12, 2021 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets won 4-1. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Jim Leyland shed 'tears of joy' after his Hall of Fame call]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5112242/2023/12/04/jim-leyland-hall-of-fame/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5112242/2023/12/04/jim-leyland-hall-of-fame/Mon, 04 Dec 2023 22:46:12 GMTPITTSBURGH, PA - OCTOBER 07: Jim Leyland of the Detroit Tigers looks on during batting practice prior to the National League Wild Card game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs at PNC Park on October 7, 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared Wickerham/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Jim Leyland, Hall of Fame manager: 4 things we learned from the Contemporary Era election]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5110171/2023/12/04/jim-leyland-hall-of-fame-takeaways/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5110171/2023/12/04/jim-leyland-hall-of-fame-takeaways/Mon, 04 Dec 2023 10:00:39 GMTDetroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland hits ground balls before a baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh Thursday, May 30, 2013.(AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)<![CDATA[Smoky hotel rooms, 10-minute tirades and fatherly advice: Jim Leyland's managerial multitudes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5106508/2023/12/03/jim-leyland-manager-hall-of-fame-stories/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5106508/2023/12/03/jim-leyland-manager-hall-of-fame-stories/Sun, 03 Dec 2023 10:01:00 GMTDETROIT, MI - OCTOBER 07: Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland #10 watches the action during Game Two of the American League Division Series against the Oakland Athletics at Comerica Park on October 7, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan. The Tigers defeated the Athletics 5-4. (Photo by Leon Halip/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Bowden: 6 big trades I'd like to see happen at MLB's Winter Meetings]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5103630/2023/12/01/mlb-winter-metings-trade-proposals/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5103630/2023/12/01/mlb-winter-metings-trade-proposals/Fri, 01 Dec 2023 11:53:29 GMTLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MAY 13: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres watches his solo homerun during a 4-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on May 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/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[Hall of Fame mailbag: Stark on Chase Utley, Joe Mauer, Billy Wagner, Buster Posey and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5103344/2023/12/01/hall-of-fame-chase-utley-joe-mauer-buster-posey/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5103344/2023/12/01/hall-of-fame-chase-utley-joe-mauer-buster-posey/Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:00:06 GMTPHILADELPHIA - MAY 6: Second baseman Chase Utley #26 of the Philadelphia Phillies stands at the plate during a game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Citizens Bank Park on May 6, 2010 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rosenthal: Rangers face uncertainty in free agency, plus Yankees' payroll, White Sox's options for Cease]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5100482/2023/11/30/mlb-free-agency-rumors-rangers-yankees-white-sox/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5100482/2023/11/30/mlb-free-agency-rumors-rangers-yankees-white-sox/Thu, 30 Nov 2023 10:00:11 GMTARLINGTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 03: Manager Bruce Bochy #15 of the Texas Rangers speaks on stage during the World Series Championship celebration at Globe Life Field on November 03, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)<![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[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[MLB Hot Stove mailbag: Bowden on Ohtani, Cody Bellinger, a Dylan Cease trade, more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5088422/2023/11/25/mlb-hot-stove-ohtani-bellinger-cease/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5088422/2023/11/25/mlb-hot-stove-ohtani-bellinger-cease/Sat, 25 Nov 2023 15:28:29 GMTBOSTON, MA - SEPTEMBER 23: Dylan Cease #84 of the Chicago White Sox pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park on September 23, 2023 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB trade and free-agent targets: Solutions for each NL team's key needs]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5085599/2023/11/24/mlb-free-agent-trade-targets-nl/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5085599/2023/11/24/mlb-free-agent-trade-targets-nl/Fri, 24 Nov 2023 12:24:54 GMTYOKOHAMA, JAPAN - AUGUST 04: Yoshinobu Yamamoto #17 of Team Japan pitches in the second inning against Team Republic of Korea during the semifinals of men&#039;s baseball on day twelve of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on August 04, 2021 in Yokohama, Japan. (Photo by Koji Watanabe/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ichiro Suzuki's latest baseball passion? Pitching against Japanese amateur players]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5080876/2023/11/24/ichiro-suzuki-baseball-pitching/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5080876/2023/11/24/ichiro-suzuki-baseball-pitching/Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:50:49 GMT<![CDATA[How to replace a coaching legend: Successors share their stories]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5084236/2023/11/24/how-to-replace-a-coaching-legend/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5084236/2023/11/24/how-to-replace-a-coaching-legend/Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:02:27 GMTCLEVELAND, OHIO - SEPTEMBER 27: Manager Terry Francona #77 of the Cleveland Guardians waves to the fans prior to the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Progressive Field on September 27, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. The final home game of the 2023 Cleveland Guardians season is expected to be the last home game for Terry Francona, who will likely announce his retirement after the 2023 season. (Photo by Jason Miller/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[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. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB trade scenarios: Bowden answers 25 questions on top starters, big bats and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5075816/2023/11/20/mlb-trade-scenarios-2023-24-offseason/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5075816/2023/11/20/mlb-trade-scenarios-2023-24-offseason/Mon, 20 Nov 2023 09:59:38 GMTCleveland Guardians&#039; Shane Bieber pitches in the first inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, Sept. 22, 2023, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)<![CDATA[MLB non-tender deadline: 10 most interesting players added to baseball's free-agent pool]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5072855/2023/11/18/mlb-non-tender-free-agents-brandon-woodruff/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5072855/2023/11/18/mlb-non-tender-free-agents-brandon-woodruff/Sat, 18 Nov 2023 10:00:54 GMTSep 23, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) throws a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[The 2023 MLB fan survey: We want to know what you’re thinking about the state of baseball]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5063914/2023/11/15/2023-mlb-fan-survey/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5063914/2023/11/15/2023-mlb-fan-survey/Wed, 15 Nov 2023 17:00:13 GMTSAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 11: Detail shot of a bag of baseballs during Game 1 of the ALCS between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Houston Astros at Petco Park on Sunday, October 11, 2020 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Alex Trautwig/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Pitching market supply and demand: Which teams will be left standing when music stops?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5064443/2023/11/15/mlb-pitching-market-supply-and-demand/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5064443/2023/11/15/mlb-pitching-market-supply-and-demand/Wed, 15 Nov 2023 12:52:53 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 04: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the first inning against the Miami Marlins in Game Two of the Wild Card Series at Citizens Bank Park on October 04, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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