<![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/team/rays/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngTampa Bay Rays - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/team/rays/The Athletic Media CompanySat, 29 Jun 2024 06:00:38 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 deadline watch: Rays may have arms to move; which teams are eyeing struggling Cubs]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5598819/2024/06/28/mlb-trade-deadline-watch-rays-pitching/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5598819/2024/06/28/mlb-trade-deadline-watch-rays-pitching/Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:00:08 GMTJun 23, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Aaron Civale (34) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the first inning at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<![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[Missing Bats: Before the strikeout craze, baseball's 'Galileos' fought to change the game]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5561728/2024/06/26/missing-bats-part-3-brent-strom-tom-house-strikeouts-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5561728/2024/06/26/missing-bats-part-3-brent-strom-tom-house-strikeouts-mlb/Wed, 26 Jun 2024 09:00:31 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 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[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[MLB City Connect: All 29 uniforms ranked, from the so-so to the sublime]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5560347/2024/06/17/mlb-city-connect-uniform-rankings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5560347/2024/06/17/mlb-city-connect-uniform-rankings/Mon, 17 Jun 2024 09:00:01 GMT<![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[Yankees' Aaron Judge is on fire; options to replace injured Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558735/2024/06/12/yankees-aaron-judge-hot-streak-jt-realmuto-phillies-injury-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5558735/2024/06/12/yankees-aaron-judge-hot-streak-jt-realmuto-phillies-injury-the-windup/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:57:46 GMTMay 5, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a solo home run during the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Why Rangers' Michael Lorenzen is channeling his anger on the mound; plus more MLB notes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5557692/2024/06/12/michael-lorenzen-rangers-mlb-trade-deadline/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5557692/2024/06/12/michael-lorenzen-rangers-mlb-trade-deadline/Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:00:33 GMTARLINGTON, TEXAS - MAY 13: Michael Lorenzen #23 of the Texas Rangers pitches during the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Globe Life Field on May 13, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)<![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. 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[The Weirdest and Wildest MLB games, feats and minutia of the past month]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547569/2024/06/07/weird-mlb-games-stats/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5547569/2024/06/07/weird-mlb-games-stats/Fri, 07 Jun 2024 09:01:31 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 03: Rhys Hoskins #12 of the Milwaukee Brewers reacts after stealing second base past Edmundo Sosa #33 of the Philadelphia Phillies during the fifth inning at Citizens Bank Park on June 03, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/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 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[Rays' Wander Franco's administrative leave extended to July 14: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532528/2024/05/31/wander-franco-administrative-leave-rays/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5532528/2024/05/31/wander-franco-administrative-leave-rays/Fri, 31 May 2024 16:41:00 GMTAug 9, 2023; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco (5) fields the bal for an out against the St. Louis Cardinals in the eighth inning at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports<![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[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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The Rochester Red Wings hosted the Syracuse Mets on Cinco De Mayo Celebration in an International League game at Innovative Field in Rochester, New York. 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(Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)<![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[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[Why top hitting prospects are having a harder transition to the majors than in the past]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5481059/2024/05/09/mlb-top-hitting-prospects-majors/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5481059/2024/05/09/mlb-top-hitting-prospects-majors/Thu, 09 May 2024 09:00:48 GMTBALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 12: Jackson Holliday #7 of the Baltimore Orioles strikes out in the third innings during a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 12, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/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[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[Guessing which teams could be surprise sellers at the trade deadline, plus more MLB notes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5468520/2024/05/03/mlb-trade-deadline-surprise-sellers-astros-giants/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5468520/2024/05/03/mlb-trade-deadline-surprise-sellers-astros-giants/Fri, 03 May 2024 09:15:28 GMTTORONTO, ON - APRIL 08: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. #27 and Bo Bichette #11 of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrate with Cavan Biggio #8 after scoring in the third inning during the game between the Seattle Mariners and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Monday, April 8, 2024 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Thomas Skrlj/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![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[Four suspended after Brewers-Rays brawl, including Abner Uribe (6 games), José Siri (3 games)]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5464633/2024/05/01/brewers-rays-suspensions-brawl/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5464633/2024/05/01/brewers-rays-suspensions-brawl/Wed, 01 May 2024 18:15:23 GMTApr 30, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Tampa Bay Rays center fielder Jose Siri (22) takes a swing at Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Abner Uribe (45) in the eighth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-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[Siri, Uribe ejected as benches clear between Tampa Bay Rays, Milwaukee Brewers]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5462774/2024/04/30/rays-brewers-siri-uribe-ejected/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5462774/2024/04/30/rays-brewers-siri-uribe-ejected/Wed, 01 May 2024 03:33:48 GMTMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - APRIL 30: Rhys Hoskins #12 of the Milwaukee Brewers holds back Jose Siri #22 of the Tampa Bay Rays who attempts to go after pitcher Abner Uribe #45 of the Milwaukee Brewers in the eighth inning at American Family Field on April 30, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)<![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[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[Reconsidering the pitcher win criteria, MLB's best mounds and more 'Sliders']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5442596/2024/04/26/pitcher-wins-mlb-best-mounds-sliders/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5442596/2024/04/26/pitcher-wins-mlb-best-mounds-sliders/Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:00:41 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - APRIL 21: Luis Gil #81 of the New York Yankees in action against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on April 21, 2024 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Rays 5-4. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/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[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[Jack Leiter latest Rangers prospect to debut; Miguel Rojas’ response to a changed role]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5422738/2024/04/17/jack-leiter-debut-miguel-rojas-mookie-betts-shortstop-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5422738/2024/04/17/jack-leiter-debut-miguel-rojas-mookie-betts-shortstop-the-windup/Wed, 17 Apr 2024 14:53:53 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[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[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[Fear, pain and letting it rip: How pitchers are forging ahead despite an elbow 'pandemic']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415508/2024/04/15/mlb-pitchers-tommy-john-surgery-fears/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5415508/2024/04/15/mlb-pitchers-tommy-john-surgery-fears/Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:15:16 GMTDETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 30: Triston McKenzie #24 of the Cleveland Guardians pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the third inning at Comerica Park on September 30, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/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[MLB scouting notebook: Logan Gilbert's new cutter, Jordan Hicks' early returns and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5400510/2024/04/09/mlb-pitching-scouts-notebook/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5400510/2024/04/09/mlb-pitching-scouts-notebook/Tue, 09 Apr 2024 04:05:28 GMTSEATTLE, WASHINGTON - MARCH 30: Logan Gilbert #36 of the Seattle Mariners reacts to striking out a batter during the fifth inning against the Boston Red Sox at T-Mobile Park on March 30, 2024 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)<![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[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[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[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[Blue Jays' Génesis Cabrera suspended 3 games after shoving Rays' José Caballero in bench-clearing incident]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5379905/2024/03/30/blue-jays-rays-benches-clear/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5379905/2024/03/30/blue-jays-rays-benches-clear/Sat, 30 Mar 2024 23:49:57 GMTMar 30, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; The benches clear after Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Jose Caballero (7) and Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Genesis Cabrera (92) collided in the seventh inning of the game at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-USA TODAY Sports<![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[Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5375454/2024/03/28/wander-franco-mlb-administrative-leave-rays/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5375454/2024/03/28/wander-franco-mlb-administrative-leave-rays/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:20:27 GMTTORONTO, ON - APRIL 14: Wander Franco #5 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on during the game between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Friday, April 14, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Thomas Skrlj/MLB Photos 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[The Dodgers' billion-dollar spree: secrets, rumors and Brad Paisley's Pappy Van Winkle]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362190/2024/03/28/dodgers-billion-dollars-spending-ohtani-brad-paisley/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5362190/2024/03/28/dodgers-billion-dollars-spending-ohtani-brad-paisley/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:00:16 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 American League East preview: preseason grades, odds and analysis]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353643/2024/03/27/mlb-american-league-east-preview/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353643/2024/03/27/mlb-american-league-east-preview/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:10 GMT<![CDATA[Rays' Brandon Lowe returns just when Tampa Bay needs him most]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367450/2024/03/27/brandon-lowe-return-tampa-bay-rays/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5367450/2024/03/27/brandon-lowe-return-tampa-bay-rays/Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:00:00 GMTMar 11, 2024; Port Charlotte, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe (8) signs autographs before a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Charlotte Sports Park. 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 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[Shohei Ohtani quiet after interpreter fired; Giants get a boost from late acquisitions]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5359343/2024/03/21/shohei-ohtani-interpeter-gambling-debt-giants-snell-chapman-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5359343/2024/03/21/shohei-ohtani-interpeter-gambling-debt-giants-snell-chapman-the-windup/Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:28:28 GMTSEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - MARCH 21: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after flying out in the 7th inning during the 2024 Seoul Series game between San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers at Gocheok Sky Dome on March 21, 2024 in Seoul, South Korea. (Photo by Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Year of the splitter? Once a dark art, the pitch is primed to take over baseball]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5357134/2024/03/21/splitter-pitch-mlb-elbow-injuries/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5357134/2024/03/21/splitter-pitch-mlb-elbow-injuries/Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:15:35 GMTSURPRISE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 28: Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during a game against the Texas Rangers at Surprise Stadium on February 28, 2024 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Masterpress/Getty Images)<![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[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[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[Rays' top prospect Junior Caminero to start season at Triple A]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5335799/2024/03/12/rays-junior-caminero-triple-a/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5335799/2024/03/12/rays-junior-caminero-triple-a/Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:00:25 GMTSANTO DOMINGO, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - MARCH 10: Junior Caminero #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays throws the ball during the second inning against the Boston Red Sox during a spring training game at Estadio Quisqueya on March 10, 2024 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. (Photo by Bryan M. Bennett/Getty Images)<![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 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[A huge blow for the Red Sox; how MLB players find a place to live]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5323498/2024/03/07/red-sox-lucas-giolito-mlb-players-real-estate-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5323498/2024/03/07/red-sox-lucas-giolito-mlb-players-real-estate-the-windup/Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:31:41 GMTFT. MYERS, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 25: Lucas Giolito #54 of the Boston Red Sox delivers during the first inning of a Spring Training Grapefruit League game against the Minnesota Twins on February 23, 2024 at jetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Billie Weiss/Boston Red Sox/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[How the Rays have simplified the complex art of pitcher development]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5318763/2024/03/06/tampa-bay-rays-pitcher-development/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5318763/2024/03/06/tampa-bay-rays-pitcher-development/Wed, 06 Mar 2024 11:00:33 GMTFeb 28, 2024; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot (44) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-USA TODAY Sports<![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 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[The Cody Bellinger contract, Jordan Montgomery's market and the MLB moves to come]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5302308/2024/02/27/mlb-free-agency-cody-bellinger-jordan-montgomery/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5302308/2024/02/27/mlb-free-agency-cody-bellinger-jordan-montgomery/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 16:38:20 GMTST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 03: Jordan Montgomery #52 of the Texas Rangers reacts at the end of the seventh inning against the Tampa Bay Rays during Game One of the Wild Card Series at Tropicana Field on October 03, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[David Price, who once almost quit baseball, honed his craft and finished his story]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5296588/2024/02/27/david-price-black-aces-mlb-legacy/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5296588/2024/02/27/david-price-black-aces-mlb-legacy/Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:00:01 GMT<![CDATA[Dwight Gooden's early years as a New York pitcher made for a dynamic storyline]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5281767/2024/02/22/dwight-gooden-mets-yankees-mlb-black-aces/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5281767/2024/02/22/dwight-gooden-mets-yankees-mlb-black-aces/Thu, 22 Feb 2024 11:00:12 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[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[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[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[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[Five young pitchers with the stuff (and command!) to break out this season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5253086/2024/02/12/mlb-young-pitchers-stuff-command-fantasy-baseball/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5253086/2024/02/12/mlb-young-pitchers-stuff-command-fantasy-baseball/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:55 GMTJun 1, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Hunter Greene (21) throws a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Tampa Bay Rays 2024 top 20 prospects: Junior Caminero, Carson Williams lead the way]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262256/2024/02/12/rays-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5262256/2024/02/12/rays-2024-top-prospects-keith-law/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 10:00:44 GMTSEATTLE, WASHINGTON - JULY 08: Junior Caminero #13 of the Tampa Bay Rays stands on defense during the SiriusXM All-Star Futures Game at T-Mobile Park on July 08, 2023 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Corey Kluber, 2-time Cy Young Award winner, retires after 13 seasons]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5263350/2024/02/09/corey-kluber-retires-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5263350/2024/02/09/corey-kluber-retires-mlb/Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:53:15 GMTBALTIMORE, MARYLAND - APRIL 25: Starting pitcher Corey Kluber #28 of the Boston Red Sox works the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 25, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)<![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[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[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[Wander Franco due back in court next week in Dominican Republic sexual abuse case]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5232133/2024/01/29/wander-franco-sexual-abuse-case-rays-dominican-republic/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5232133/2024/01/29/wander-franco-sexual-abuse-case-rays-dominican-republic/Mon, 29 Jan 2024 10:00:06 GMTTampa Bay Rays Dominican baseball shortstop Wander Franco, who faces an accusation of molesting an underage girl, arrives in court under heavy escort in Puerto Plata, in Dominican Republic, on January 5, 2024. The hearing was being held behind closed doors and Franco, 22, who is eligible for the Major League Baseball All-Star Game in the 2023 season, did not make a statement before entering. The baseball player and the mother of the 15-year-old girl were charged with &quot;the crimes of commercial sexual exploitation and money laundering.&quot; (Photo by AFP) (Photo by STR/AFP via 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[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[Angels sign reliever Robert Stephenson to 3-year deal: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5215206/2024/01/19/angels-sign-robert-stephenson/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5215206/2024/01/19/angels-sign-robert-stephenson/Sat, 20 Jan 2024 03:33:16 GMTTAMPA, FL - AUGUST 27: Robert Stephenson #26 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches during the game between the New York Yankees and the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Sunday, August 27, 2023 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mike Carlson/MLB Photos via 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['That’s why I still play': At 46, Fernando Rodney pitches on, seeking an MLB comeback]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5210030/2024/01/18/fernando-rodney-pitching-mlb-comeback/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5210030/2024/01/18/fernando-rodney-pitching-mlb-comeback/Thu, 18 Jan 2024 10:02:59 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MN - JULY 15: Fernando Rodney #56 of the Minnesota Twins delivers a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays during the game on July 15, 2018 at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the Rays 11-7 in ten innings. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/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[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[Rosenthal: Wander Franco situation shows risk in investing long-term in players in their early 20s]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5194177/2024/01/11/wander-franco-contract-risks-rosenthal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5194177/2024/01/11/wander-franco-contract-risks-rosenthal/Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:00:13 GMTST. PETERSBURG, FL - June 25: Tampa Bay Rays Shortstop Wander Franco (5) throws the ball over to first base during the MLB regular season game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Tampa Bay Rays on June 25, 2023, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, FL. (Photo by Cliff Welch/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[Why legal experts believe Wander Franco could be barred from entering the U.S.]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5188954/2024/01/09/wander-franco-visa-united-states/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5188954/2024/01/09/wander-franco-visa-united-states/Tue, 09 Jan 2024 15:07:15 GMTST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - AUGUST 12: Wander Franco #5 of the Tampa Bay Rays prepares to bat during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field on August 12, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/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[Rosenthal: How Matt Chapman could fit with the Giants, plus more offseason notes]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5185712/2024/01/08/rosenthal-notebook-matt-chapman-giants/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5185712/2024/01/08/rosenthal-notebook-matt-chapman-giants/Mon, 08 Jan 2024 10:00:14 GMTHOUSTON, TEXAS - APRIL 18: Matt Chapman #26 of the Toronto Blue Jays hits a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on April 18, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Logan Riely/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Wander Franco’s conditional release ordered by D.R. judge as new details revealed in court documents]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5181901/2024/01/05/wander-franco-case-news-updates-latest-tampa-bay-rays/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5181901/2024/01/05/wander-franco-case-news-updates-latest-tampa-bay-rays/Fri, 05 Jan 2024 23:59:00 GMTST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - AUGUST 11: Wander Franco #5 of the Tampa Bay Rays returns to his dugout during a game against the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field on August 11, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mark Taylor/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[Wander Franco remains on administrative leave amid sexual abuse investigation: Timeline]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5179502/2024/01/04/wander-franco-investigation-timeline-allegations/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5179502/2024/01/04/wander-franco-investigation-timeline-allegations/Thu, 04 Jan 2024 23:09:37 GMTJun 27, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[The best Shota Imanaga comparisons; latest on Wander Franco]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5179141/2024/01/04/shota-imanaga-contract-wander-franco-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5179141/2024/01/04/shota-imanaga-contract-wander-franco-the-windup/Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:16:34 GMTMIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 21: Shota Imanaga #21 of Team Japan pitches in the first inning against Team USA during the World Baseball Classic Championship at loanDepot park on March 21, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rays' Wander Franco detained in Dominican Republic: Source]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5173517/2024/01/01/wander-franco-detained-rays-dominican-republic/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5173517/2024/01/01/wander-franco-detained-rays-dominican-republic/Mon, 01 Jan 2024 23:50:33 GMTST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - AUGUST 12: Wander Franco #5 of the Tampa Bay Rays looks on during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Tropicana Field on August 12, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/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[AL East heat check: Which teams are rising and falling?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5150015/2023/12/20/al-east-offseason-power-ranking/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5150015/2023/12/20/al-east-offseason-power-ranking/Wed, 20 Dec 2023 10:00:44 GMTNew York Yankees&#039; Aaron Judge, right, celebrates after his opposite-field home run against Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Alek Manoah (not shown) during first-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Ontario, Monday, May 15, 2023. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)<![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[Shohei Ohtani helped the Dodgers lure Tyler Glasnow: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5141036/2023/12/15/shohei-ohtani-tyler-glasnow/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5141036/2023/12/15/shohei-ohtani-tyler-glasnow/Fri, 15 Dec 2023 22:14:25 GMTMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 11: Tyler Glasnow #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field on September 11, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Rays defeated the Twins 7-4. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)<![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[Dodgers trade for top starter Tyler Glasnow, but risks abound — Law]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5139055/2023/12/15/tyler-glasnow-dodgers-rays-trade-analysis/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5139055/2023/12/15/tyler-glasnow-dodgers-rays-trade-analysis/Fri, 15 Dec 2023 10:00:24 GMTST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - JULY 20: Tyler Glasnow #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays reacts to a defensive play in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Tropicana Field on July 20, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB trade grades: Taking stock of the Dodgers-Rays Tyler Glasnow deal]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5135115/2023/12/14/mlb-trade-grades-tyler-glasnow-dodgers-rays/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5135115/2023/12/14/mlb-trade-grades-tyler-glasnow-dodgers-rays/Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:33:47 GMTST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - SEPTEMBER 06: Tyler Glasnow #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches during a game against the Boston Red Sox at Tropicana Field on September 06, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Dodgers agree on trade for Tyler Glasnow as focus shifts to pitching: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5134283/2023/12/14/dodgers-trade-tyler-glasnow-rays/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5134283/2023/12/14/dodgers-trade-tyler-glasnow-rays/Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:18:09 GMTSep 11, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (20) delivers a pitch against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Dodgers, Tyler Glasnow agree to 4-year, $110 million extension after trade: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5134129/2023/12/14/tyler-glasnow-trade-dodgers-rays/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5134129/2023/12/14/tyler-glasnow-trade-dodgers-rays/Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:03:23 GMTST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 03: Tyler Glasnow #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches in the fifth inning against the Texas Rangers during Game One of the Wild Card Series at Tropicana Field on October 03, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/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[Lou Piniella, one vote short again, should have had his Hall of Fame moment]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5112641/2023/12/04/lou-piniella-hall-of-fame-career/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5112641/2023/12/04/lou-piniella-hall-of-fame-career/Tue, 05 Dec 2023 02:04:27 GMTSAN FRANCISCO, CA - CIRCA 1997: Manager Lou Piniella #14 of the Seattle Mariners looks on during a Major League Baseball game against the San Francisco Giants circa 1997 at Candlestick Park in San Francisco, California. Piniella managed for the Mariners from 1993-2002. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rosenthal: Mariners' momentum continues to fade after trade of Jarred Kelenic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5111177/2023/12/04/mariners-trade-jarred-kelenic-mlb/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5111177/2023/12/04/mariners-trade-jarred-kelenic-mlb/Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:19:25 GMTOAKLAND, CA - SEPTEMBER 20: Seattle Mariners Outfield Jarred Kelenic (10) sits in the dugout before the MLB professional baseball game between the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics on September 20, 2023 at RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland, CA. (Photo by Bob Kupbens/Icon Sportswire via 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[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 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[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[Rosenthal: Why the NL Cy Young ballot was a trap, plus a potential sleeper in Ohtani's free agency]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5067797/2023/11/16/cy-young-ballot-snell-strider/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5067797/2023/11/16/cy-young-ballot-snell-strider/Thu, 16 Nov 2023 10:00:18 GMTSAN DIEGO, CA - SEPTEMBER 02: Blake Snell #4 of the San Diego Padres plays during a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants on September 2, 2023 at Petco Park in San Diego, California. (Photo by Denis Poroy/Getty Images)<![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. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rays' Tyler Glasnow could be on the move; a trades-heavy MLB offseason]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5059756/2023/11/13/tyler-glasnow-mlb-offseason-trades-free-agency-the-windup/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5059756/2023/11/13/tyler-glasnow-mlb-offseason-trades-free-agency-the-windup/Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:41:41 GMTST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - JULY 25: Tyler Glasnow #20 of the Tampa Bay Rays pitches during a game against the Miami Marlins at Tropicana Field on July 25, 2023 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2023-2024 MLB offseason team needs: How every club wants to improve]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5052911/2023/11/13/mlb-offseason-team-needs-free-agency/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5052911/2023/11/13/mlb-offseason-team-needs-free-agency/Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:00:38 GMT<![CDATA[Rosenthal: Braves willing to pay for free agent starting pitcher. Is Aaron Nola a fit?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5057993/2023/11/13/mlb-free-agents-braves-phillies-nola/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5057993/2023/11/13/mlb-free-agents-braves-phillies-nola/Mon, 13 Nov 2023 10:00:04 GMTPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citizens Bank Park on September 26, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Seeking free agent hitters this winter? MLB teams will need to make a leap of faith]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5049282/2023/11/10/mlb-free-agent-hitters/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5049282/2023/11/10/mlb-free-agent-hitters/Fri, 10 Nov 2023 10:00:10 GMTCHICAGO, IL - SEPTEMBER 21: Cody Bellinger #24 of the Chicago Cubs bats against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Wrigley Field on September 21, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jamie Sabau/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Ten big-name MLB players who could be traded this offseason]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5045000/2023/11/09/mlb-players-trade-offseason/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5045000/2023/11/09/mlb-players-trade-offseason/Thu, 09 Nov 2023 12:32:49 GMTSAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Juan Soto #22 of the San Diego Padres is congratulated by teammates after he hit a home run against the San Francisco Giants in the first inning at Oracle Park on September 26, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)<![CDATA[As MLB free agency begins, uncertainty in TV revenue looms for some teams]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5046364/2023/11/09/mlb-tv-rights-deals-uncertain/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5046364/2023/11/09/mlb-tv-rights-deals-uncertain/Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:00:42 GMTATLANTA, GA - JUNE 28: A microphone with the Bally logo is used for a post game interview following the Atlanta Braves 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Truist Park on June 28, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)<![CDATA[2023-24 MLB offseason: Bowden's 24 predictions for signings, trades, hirings and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5039131/2023/11/07/mlb-offseason-predictions-2023-signings-trades/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5039131/2023/11/07/mlb-offseason-predictions-2023-signings-trades/Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:07:19 GMT<![CDATA[MLB manager, coaching staff and front office movement tracker: The latest news and hires]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4960500/2023/11/06/mlb-manager-coaching-staff-front-office-changes/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4960500/2023/11/06/mlb-manager-coaching-staff-front-office-changes/Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:16:08 GMTJun 27, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; San Diego Padres senior advisor to player development &amp;amp; major leagues Mike Shildt (8) before the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Starting Nine: Storylines to watch as baseball's GM Meetings get underway this week]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5029097/2023/11/06/mlb-gm-meetings-nine-storylines/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5029097/2023/11/06/mlb-gm-meetings-nine-storylines/Mon, 06 Nov 2023 10:05:19 GMTARLINGTON, TEXAS - JUNE 12: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after hitting a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers in the 12th inning at Globe Life Field on June 12, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rays GM Peter Bendix joining Marlins to become head of baseball operations: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5034307/2023/11/05/rays-peter-bendix-marlins-baseball-operations/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5034307/2023/11/05/rays-peter-bendix-marlins-baseball-operations/Mon, 06 Nov 2023 01:10:34 GMTMay 9, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; Tampa Bay Rays general manager Peter Bendix before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[MLB GM meetings primer with each team's key offseason needs as trade, free-agent talks begin]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5027438/2023/11/03/mlb-offseason-teams-needs-gm-meetings/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5027438/2023/11/03/mlb-offseason-teams-needs-gm-meetings/Fri, 03 Nov 2023 11:40:03 GMTSAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Josh Hader #71 of the San Diego Padres reacts after defeting the Colorado Rockies 3-2 in a game at PETCO Park on September 20, 2023 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB's all-playoffs team: The players who dominated in the 2023 postseason]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5026793/2023/11/03/mlb-all-postseason-team-2023/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5026793/2023/11/03/mlb-all-postseason-team-2023/Fri, 03 Nov 2023 09:01:11 GMTOct 10, 2023; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers right fielder Adolis Garcia (53) celebrates after defeating the Baltimore Orioles in game three of the ALDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Nelson Cruz, 7-time MLB All-Star, retires after 19 seasons: What's his case for the HOF?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5025394/2023/11/02/nelson-cruz-retires/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5025394/2023/11/02/nelson-cruz-retires/Thu, 02 Nov 2023 18:43:22 GMTFORT MYERS, FL- MARCH 17: Nelson Cruz #23 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox on March 17, 2021 at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[MLB's offseason schedule: The key moments for contracts, awards and free agency]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5021522/2023/11/02/mlb-offseason-schedule-free-agency-contracts-awards/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5021522/2023/11/02/mlb-offseason-schedule-free-agency-contracts-awards/Thu, 02 Nov 2023 09:05:18 GMTDec 12, 2018; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Sports agent Scott Boras talks to the media during the MLB Winter Meetings at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center. 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