Max Scherzer is headed to the Texas Rangers as the Mets, the most expensive team in M.L.B. history, acknowledge that you can’t buy your way to the top.
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The Lost Art of Fouling the Ball Off (on Purpose)
Spoiling difficult pitches to stay alive was equal parts strategy and party trick. The modern approach to hitting has left it behind.
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Eric Bach, an Openly Gay Baseball Broadcaster, Wishes There Were More
Eric Bach is an openly gay broadcaster for the Fredericksburg Nationals. He has major league aspirations, but his path has been much lonelier than he would prefer.
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Elias Diaz Is the Hero as NL Ends All-Star Game Losing Streak
The stage was set for Julio Rodríguez of the Mariners to deliver a win in Seattle. Instead, the National League got its first win since 2012 thanks to Elias Díaz.
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The Immaculate Grid Is the Hottest Thing in Baseball
Immaculate Grid has become a daily obsession for fans, journalists and even some ex-players. Being purchased by Baseball Reference should only help it grow.