Benjamin Hoffman
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Is Julio Rodríguez the Next Stolen Base King?
Ahead of a series against the Mets, Rodríguez, a Seattle Mariners rookie, is leading the majors in steals. As his offense has picked up, his...
Rob Manfred and M.L.B. Seek Consistency on Baseballs
The baseball commissioner said the league was working to ensure balls performed the same at all parks. Humidors and gripping agents are part of that...
Mets and Yankees Close April With Best Record in NL and AL
New York’s baseball teams are topping the standings in their respective leagues at the end of the season’s first month for the first time in...
Tylor Megill and Four Mets Relievers Combined to No-Hit Phillies
Tylor Megill and four others spun a delightfully imperfect masterpiece against Philadelphia, securing M.L.B.’s first no-hitter of 2022.
MLB Suspends Trevor Bauer for Two Seasons Amid Abuse Claim
Bauer, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, had been on leave from the club as he faced allegations of sexual assault. Prosecutors in Los...
Chris Bassitt of Mets Blames Baseballs for Plunkings
With 18 hit batsmen in 19 games, the Mets are concerned. Pitcher Chris Bassitt believes the baseballs are to blame.
The Mets Lead MLB in Hit by Pitches. Here’s One Reason Why.
With 18 hit batsmen in 19 games, the Mets are concerned. Pitcher Chris Bassitt believes the baseballs are to blame.
Alyssa Nakken Coaches First Base for San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants coach became the first woman to take an on-field role in a Major League Baseball game. “This is my job,” she...
Yankees Postpone Opener Against Red Sox
With rain in the forecast, the opening day matchup between the Yankees and the Red Sox was pushed to Friday.
2022 MLB Preview: American League
The A.L. West has high-priced superstars. The A.L. Central has intriguing story lines. But the mighty A.L. East has four teams capable of winning 100...