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The Party: A Ticker-Turf Celebration
The New York Times - 27 Mar 2019 20:49
First, pandemonium on the field. Then, a parade on Broadway.
Five story lines to watch as the Miami Marlins begin the 2019 season
Miami Herald - 27 Mar 2019 17:31
The Miami Marlins open the 2019 season with the four-game series against the Colorado Rockies at 4:10 p.m. Thursday. It marks the second season of the Derek Jeter era, one …
Buster's Buzz: Phones will be ringing off the hook this summer for MadBum
ESPN - 27 Mar 2019 15:53
Unlike many of his peers, Giants lefty Madison Bumgarner didn't get an extension this offseason. Any contender with a need at the trade deadline will be very interested indeed.
2019 M.L.B. Season Preview: Stuffed to Its Seams
The New York Times - 27 Mar 2019 11:00
With better development and technology at every level of the game, teams can draw from a player pool that is bigger -- and cheaper -- than ever.
Ramirez expected in Indians' Opening Day lineup
ESPN - 27 Mar 2019 01:52
Jose Ramirez is expected to play in the Indians' opener on Thursday, four days after fouling a pitch off the area below his left knee.
Steinbrenner: Yanks a championship-caliber team
ESPN - 27 Mar 2019 00:58
Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner believes his team will play up to its championship potential.
'The time has come' for Marlins fresh-faced starting pitching to show what it can do
Miami Herald - 27 Mar 2019 23:25
Jose Urena finished his final start of spring training on Sunday and looked the best that he had over the course of the past six weeks. Three perfect innings. Two …
'This might take five years.' How a veteran MLB scout assesses Marlins players, rebuild
Miami Herald - 27 Mar 2019 22:55
With the Marlins' regular season beginning Thursday, we solicited the views of a respected, longtime big-league scout who has watched the Marlins a lot this spring. Some of his feedback: …
Miami Marlins' improved ballpark experience will include better-than-expected team | Opinion
Miami Herald - 27 Mar 2019 22:47
The old-school mustard-slathered hot dog survived the makeover, but you might love the array of new concession options in the food court. You will feel a party vibe from a …
Touted rookie 1B Alonso to be on Mets' roster
ESPN - 27 Mar 2019 21:41
Touted Mets rookie first baseman Pete Alonso will be on the team's Opening Day roster, GM Brodie Van Wagenen confirmed Wednesday.
2019 M.L.B. Season Preview: Aaron Judge Is Playing Like a Star. Can He Be Paid Like One?
The New York Times - 27 Mar 2019 21:30
The Yankees outfielder has established himself as one of the biggest stars in the game, but his financial future is murky in baseball's fraught economic climate.
If you plan to see the Marlins on Opening Day, here's what you need to know
Miami Herald - 27 Mar 2019 21:11
The Miami Marlins open the 2019 season at 4:10 p.m. Thursday with the first in a four-game series against the Colorado Rockies. If you plan on attending the game at …
Besides the Mets, Other Astonishing Sports Runs
The New York Times - 27 Mar 2019 20:50
These are not the underdogs; they are the teams and athletes who came out of nowhere. The longest of long shots.
The World Series: Mets Grab Hold of the Series
The New York Times - 27 Mar 2019 20:42
With stunning catches and stealthy base-running, they manage to clinch a world championship.
The Division and the Pennant: Hello, Title (and Goodbye, Leo)
The New York Times - 27 Mar 2019 20:39
The Mets are in. The Cubs, and Durocher, are done. And, believe it or not, the postseason awaits.
The regular season: 1969: We Have Liftoff in Queens
The New York Times - 27 Mar 2019 20:39
The Mets overcame a slow start and a stagnant summer to run away with the division.
the lean years: 1963-68: A Heap of Losses, a Hint of Hope
The New York Times - 27 Mar 2019 20:38
The Mets still struggled, but they never again reached the depths of 1962. After Stengel retired, Seaver and Koosman arrived.
the first season: 1962: The Bumbling Beginning
The New York Times - 27 Mar 2019 20:37
The Mets won just 40 games and lost 120, the most defeats in a single season in the modern history of baseball.
A look at the Marlins' Opening Day roster as they begin Season 2 of their rebuild
Miami Herald - 27 Mar 2019 20:06
The Miami Marlins open the 2019 MLB season on Thursday with a four-game series against Colorado Rockies. Here's a closer look at the 25 players who comprise the Marlins' Opening …
Meet the (Champion) Mets: It Was All in the Cards
The New York Times - 27 Mar 2019 20:00
A look at the championship team captured in the 1969 Topps Baseball set.
Jimenez makes ChiSox roster for Opening Day
ESPN - 27 Mar 2019 19:08
The White Sox confirmed Tuesday what a $43 million contract seemed to signal: Eloy Jimenez will begin the season in the major leagues.
MLB's David vs. Goliath: Will Daniel Descalso outhit Giancarlo Stanton this year?
ESPN - 27 Mar 2019 18:02
Stanton ranks among the game's brightest stars. Descalso is a journeyman. But the Yankee is one of the worst clutch hitters in baseball history -- and the Cub is one of the best.