theathletic.com
It was the last week of spring training 2001, down in Jupiter, Fla. I was there to do an ESPN Sunday conversation with Mark McGwire, who was then 37 and coming off a physically troubled season in which he fell from 65 homers the year before to 32 home runs in 89 hobbled games.
McGwire had finished...
over 1 year ago
theathletic.com
Betts’ dash home in the 2020 World Series stands as a reminder to major leaguers around the game of what great baserunning can really do.
over 1 year ago
theathletic.com
Shaw’s development, plus the return home of Trayce Thompson and the revitalization of baseball in the Twin Cities.
over 1 year ago
theathletic.com
Naming an All-Star team based on the 50 years I’ve covered baseball forces some
tough decisions.
almost 2 years ago
theathletic.com
The buyers must figure out what they want. Teams in the middle? They need to
decide the best way to sell while preparing for what’s next.
almost 2 years ago
theathletic.com
Injuries have created a need for pitching that has front office staff looking in unlikely places for reliable players who can get outs.
almost 2 years ago
theathletic.com
I’ve long heard the Johnny Bench comparisons for Rutschman, and those are both unfair and also miss the point.
almost 2 years ago
Search by beat, location, outlet & position to find the right journalists for your story.
Sign up for freetheathletic.com
It doesn’t take Dr. James Andrews to figure out that there will be postseason
slots determined by days on the IL.
almost 2 years ago
theathletic.com
Chris Antonetti crafted a lineup built on players acquired elsewhere, continuing
the legacy of Dan O’Dowd John Hart, and Mark Shapiro.
almost 2 years ago
theathletic.com
“Zac Gallen is the best pitcher with whom I’ve ever worked,” says pitching coach Brent Strom. “Yes, even Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole.”
almost 2 years ago
theathletic.com
The son of a major leaguer and successor to franchise legend Carlos Correa, Jeremy Peña isn’t struggling in the spotlight so far.
almost 2 years ago
theathletic.com
It promised to be an unusual season after the lockout, but even so 2022 has
surprised in unexpected ways thus far.
almost 2 years ago
theathletic.com
Vaughn, the former Boston slugger, played a prominent role this Jackie Robinson Day, and has a long history with the Robinson family.
about 2 years ago
theathletic.com
The matchups game used to consume the later innings. No longer; now managers
have the tools and inclination to match up throughout the game.
about 2 years ago
theathletic.com
In 51 years of covering baseball, and 20 years before that as a fan, Opening Day
has always brought a feeling of hope and beginning.
about 2 years ago
theathletic.com
They rebuilt the culture, the player development system, the facilities and
ultimately the roster with an eye toward this future.
about 2 years ago
theathletic.com
The success stories from the surgery are growing. That shouldn’t mean we should
forget about the danger another short spring poses.
about 2 years ago
theathletic.com
Miller was one of the main voices representing the players during the lockout,
as he worked with future MLB players’ interests in mind.
about 2 years ago
theathletic.com
Breaking down each division, and what their fans can be hopeful for, as we wait
through this interminable baseball winter.
about 2 years ago
theathletic.com
Players like Derek Jeter, Wade Boggs, Greg Maddux and Clayton Kershaw believe
that routine is critical to their success.
about 2 years ago
theathletic.com
The late Mudcat Grant was more than just a pitcher; he was a multitalented man
who stood up for what he believed in.
about 2 years ago
