When the philosophy was first explained to Robinson Chirinos, the catcher had to manually correct himself. The 37-year-old has been in the majors since 2011.…
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One strikeout, followed by another whiff, and then another. Suddenly, nine consecutive batters retired, including 17 of the last 18. This was getting real; Max…
DETROIT — Gerrit Cole is built up. The Yankees ace has tried out his cutter and worked on using his fastball lower in the zone.…
Chicago Cubs right fielder Seiya Suzuki needed only one full week of games to earn his first accolades in Major League Baseball. Suzuki’s sizzling start…
The Mets will wait another day to face off against the San Francisco Giants. Monday’s game, the first of the four-game set, has been postponed…
BALTIMORE — Jose Trevino was one of the first players in the clubhouse Sunday morning. The catcher’s first stop was not to the food room…
Chicago Cubs left-hander Drew Smyly’s curveball always has been one of his best weapons. The altitude-affected Coors Field wasn’t going to change Smyly’s strategy Sunday…
One team made the most of its opportunities with the bases loaded Sunday at Guaranteed Rate Field. The other didn’t. The Tampa Bay Rays drew…
The top of the first inning included two walks, an error and a slick move by Randy Arozarena to avoid a tag from Chicago White…
BALTIMORE — Aaron Hicks was back in the leadoff spot Saturday night. It was the first time this season the center fielder was leading off and…
The Orioles are awaiting a second opinion on the state of left-hander John Means’ elbow, but there’s uncertainty surrounding whether the ace will return at…
The theme of the Mets’ opening series at home this weekend is all about honoring franchise legends. On Friday, Tom Seaver statue finally got his…
On Friday afternoon the Mets won handily by pounding the ball all over Citi Field. On Saturday afternoon, they mustered just three hits in the…
Shortly before big-league camp broke three weeks ago, Chicago Cubs pitcher Ethan Roberts tried using a new grip for his slider. The suggestion came from…
The Orioles didn’t need a big hit for Friday night’s big win. Three walks from the New York Yankees’ bullpen in the 11th inning covered…
BALTIMORE — On the 75th anniversary of the day Jackie Robinson made his big league debut, becoming the first Black player to play in the…