Benjamin Hoffman
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MLB Opening Day: What to Watch as the Pitch Clock Era Starts
On a busy opening day, every team is in action. Between M.L.B.’s new rules and some intriguing player movement, you might want to get caught...
Gerrit Cole and Max Scherzer Draw Opening Day Starts for Yankees and Mets
Aces around the majors are ready to go, with the Yankees’ Gerrit Cole facing Logan Webb of the Giants and the Mets’ Max Scherzer facing...
What We’ve Learned (So Far) at the World Baseball Classic
Shohei Ohtani and Japan are a juggernaut, the Netherlands look tough, time zones can be confusing and an unfamiliar streaming service appears to be working...
Will Aaron Judge Hit 62 Home Runs Again? ‘You Never Know.’
In his first year as the Yankees’ captain, Judge hopes to win a World Series but isn’t ruling out another record-setting season. History suggests that...
White Sox Minor Leaguer Anderson Comas Announces He Is Gay
Few players in professional baseball have revealed publicly that they are gay. Anderson Comás, a relief pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization, said he...
Scott Rolen, a Slick-Fielding Third Baseman, Makes Hall of Fame
Rolen was elected on his sixth appearance on the writers’ ballot. Todd Helton, Billy Wagner and the other finalists will continue to wait.
Rolen, Helton and Wagner Lead Baseball Hall of Fame Finalists
Five players have been named on more than 60 percent of public ballots in this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame election. All may fall short,...
Spurning Mets, Carlos Correa Agrees to $200 Million Deal with Twins
On Dec. 21, the shortstop agreed to a $315 million contract with the Mets. Twenty days later, he agreed to a $200 million deal with...
What Is Going On With Carlos Correa and the Mets?
On Dec. 21, the shortstop had a $315 million agreement with the Mets that needed only a physical to be finalized. He remains unsigned.
Facing Deadline, Dodgers Cut Ties With Trevor Bauer
The team is still required to pay Bauer $22.5 million for 2023 even after designating him for assignment. The pitcher was found to have violated...