Reporting on MLB as a senior writer for The Athletic; appearing as a contributor for SNY.
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Aaron Ashby still wants to one day work as a starter. Even in the World Series, he is jokingly reminding people of his desire. In the meantime, he’s thriving from the bullpen with a postseason scoreless streak. He’s a prototypical Brewers success story: nytimes.com/athletic/7717025…
Could be telling quote from Scott Boras when it comes to timing on certain free agents: "For many teams, I can make an argument it’s clearly best for them to sign players currently, before the (new) CBA, than it is after ..."
From @ByMcCullough: MLB’s lockout is coming. Before it arrives, baseball insiders expect a free-agent frenzy. Unlocked and free to read. nytimes.com/athletic/7711126…
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Brewers’ Brandon Woodruff wants World Series return, but rules might get in the way. Story, unlocked and free to read. nytimes.com/athletic/7708471…
Imagine if it was Xzavion Curry instead of Junior Caminero? Story with @ZackMeisel: The Guardians traded Junior Caminero. Now he’s a superstar blocking their World Series path nytimes.com/athletic/7691299…
The Mets are planning to add to their pro evaluation group: nytimes.com/athletic/7690416…
The Rays can’t fill the Trop in the ALCS. Fans point to ticket prices (story by @SamBlum3): nytimes.com/athletic/7688793…
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Phillies expected to name Don Mattingly their manager this week. Story with @charlottevarnes: nytimes.com/athletic/7688238…
From Freddy Peralta's demonstrative reactions in a dominant outing — with Steve Cohen in the house — to Junior Caminero's finger wag to the Chandler Simpson/Victor Mesa Jr. baserunning, these three scenes from ALCS Game 2 epitomize the Rays' winning ways: nytimes.com/athletic/7686869…
Freddy Peralta in ALCS Game 2 win: 6 IP, 0 runs, 4 hits, 2 walks, 6 strikeouts (his longest postseason start).
Inside Freddy Peralta’s revival with Rays: nytimes.com/athletic/7661024…
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It's been a long year for Nathaniel Lowe. He lost his mom in March; he still hasn't processed it. He's lived in a dozen Airbnbs. He fought for a roster spot. He got traded.
So, that signature moment in Game 1 felt pretty good. "What else can you ask for?"
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The backstories behind how the Rays got Victor Mesa Jr., Bryan Baker and other catalysts of their playoff run: nytimes.com/athletic/7672045…
Mets offseason payroll breakdown: Where does New York stand? (Story via @TimBritton): nytimes.com/athletic/7669046…
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The Yankees should move on from Aaron Boone. Just don’t expect them to do it.
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This year's version of the Rays is Tampa Bay's most cohesive roster yet: nytimes.com/athletic/7670757…
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News: MLB sent a 34-page memo to owners and high-ranking officials across the league detailing what to expect — and how to act — during the lockout.
MLB’s official website and club websites will again be scrubbed of player images and videos.
And holiday cards? MLB says clubs shouldn't send them to players after Dec. 2.
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Mets announced coaching changes: director of hitting Jeff Albert, quality assurance coach Danny Barnes and BP pitcher Kevin Mahoney will not return to the staff next season.
The Rays are everything the Yankees aren’t in October nytimes.com/athletic/7664820…
Inside Freddy Peralta’s revival with Rays: nytimes.com/athletic/7661024…
Drew Rasmussen’s Yankees mastery continues in Game 1. ‘Dialed in’ Rays ace looks untouchable: nytimes.com/athletic/7657200…
