Jo Adell squeezed out of the Angels’ standout outfield
Welcome to The Opener, where every weekday morning during the regular season you’ll get a fresh, current story to start your day from one of SI.com’s MLB writers. BOSTON —…
MLB predictions for May 2022
May is a month for movement, away from the statistical absurdity of a shortened April calendar and towards the truth. Frankly, it seems doubtful that any team will win more…
Ricky Tiedemann pitches five perfect innings
Tiedemann, who originally committed to San Diego State, tried his luck in the MLB Draft in 2020, but after five rounds, his name was not mentioned. After a lengthy conversation…
Mets tackle hit hitters, benches clear
ST. LOUIS — For weeks, the Mets held on. As the hit batters piled up, the Mets complained in public forums and fretted behind closed doors. Sometimes they spoke harshly,…
Mariners’ seven-run fourth inning leads to victory
ST. PETERSBURG — It was an uncharacteristic defensive performance by one of the best defensive teams in the majors, but the Mariners were happy to exploit those shortcomings in a…
MLB, Yankees statements on the 2017 letter
Major League Baseball and the Yankees released statements Tuesday after the contents of a previously sealed letter from commissioner Rob Manfred to Yankees general manager and senior vice president Brian…