With 18 hit batsmen in 19 games, the Mets are concerned. Pitcher Chris Bassitt believes the baseballs are to blame.
Tag: Baseball
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Miguel Cabrera of Detroit Tigers Reaches 3,000 Hits
A mainstay of the game for 20 seasons, Cabrera’s first manager recalls his star pupil’s only limitation being the number of times he could get him to the plate.
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How Freddie Freeman and Kenley Jansen Switched Teams
In a series between N.L. heavyweights, Freddie Freeman will be in Dodger blue and Kenley Jansen will close for the Braves. Two months ago that idea seemed impossible.
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Cleveland Guardians Nickname Is Difficult for Some Fans
Cleveland’s baseball team adopted a new nickname, and their home opener was the first in years without Native American protests. That doesn’t mean everyone was happy.
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Rachel Balkovec: Manager of the Tampa Tarpons
Rachel Balkovec outworked and out-studied the competition for years. Now, at the helm of the Tampa Tarpons, she is ready to change baseball, one player at a time.