TEMPE, Ariz. — Kolton Ingram threw his first pitch, smiled, waved to his catcher, then moved back into position to throw his next pitch. Throws from him flew, an audible whistle piercing through space. Friday marked the 26-year-old left-hander’s first bullpen session in his first major league spring training. Focused, with just the right amount …
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Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw watches from the dugout during Game 3 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres in October. Kershaw wanted to play in the World Baseball Classic, but insurance issues will prevent him from doing so. (Jae C. Hong/Associated Press) Clayton Kershaw and Miguel Cabrera have résumés few baseball players have …
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Aaron Judge almost clinched the home run crown fairly early last summer on his way to hitting an AL-record 62 home runs, 16 more than any other player in the majors. But as the focus shifts to 2023, it’s worth noting that no player has led MLB in home runs in back-to-back seasons in more …
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The 2023 Men’s College World Series begins on Friday, June 16 and will run through Monday, June 26, if necessary. The NCAA regional and super regional tournaments are held in early June. Regional and super regional game locations depend on regular season results, but the Men’s College World Series is played at Charles Schwab Field …
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jake mintz FOX Sports MLB Analyst CLEARWATER, Fla. — In February 1997, a 34-year-old third base coach for the Yankees’ Triple-A affiliate was given an enormous responsibility: running minor league spring training. Rob Thomson’s task had previously belonged to Mark Newman, who had served as the team’s minor league field coordinator for seven seasons. But …
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Comment this story Comment PEORIA, Ariz. — Juan Soto is quite sure that he will still have time to shuffle. The shot clock debuting in Major League Baseball this season requires batters to be in the box within eight seconds of the last pitch and pitchers to pitch within 15 seconds if the bases are …
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With the start of the spring training exhibition season fast approaching, the Yankees are already dealing with some pitching issues. We can learn a thing or two about where the team is at by watching how they handle Nestor Cortes’ injury and Frankie Montas’ shoulder surgery, which will keep him out for most of 2023 …
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Players are arriving at spring training ready to prepare for the season, but they will have to get used to some new rules that will be implemented for the 2023 season. The two big rule changes this year will be the implementation of a shot clock for keeping the pace of the game moving and …
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Major League Baseball is going to look a little different this season. The bases are bigger, there will be a shot clock and limits on pickoffs, and the turn is prohibited. Oh, and the “Manfred Man” is here to stay (teams start extra innings with an automatic runner at second base). MLB commissioner Rob Manfred …
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