Tag: balk

Scherzer, Defense Struggle as Nationals Defeat Mets 11-6

Max Scherzer took the bump for his second start of the spring on Friday afternoon against the Nationals. Former Met Trevor Williams started the game for Washington in his first action against the Mets since leaving in free agency this past offseason. Scherzer and Williams both avoided trouble through the first two innings. Scherzer retired all six batters in order while the ball never left the...

Expect Increased Enforcement of the Balk Rule in 2023

The changes just keep coming. Larger bases, pitch clocks, and limits on infield shifting apparently are not enough changes for 2023, now Major League Baseball officials are directing umpires to pay closer attention to the balk rule during the upcoming season. Jeff Passan from ESPN.com goes into detail about what we can expect regarding balks, as MLB strives to make former umpire...

Morning Briefing: Pitchers and Catchers Report Today

Good morning, Mets fans! Mets pitchers and catchers report today, officially. Of course, as you will see from the news below, lots of the Mets are already in camp. Latest Mets News As the final round of Mets players reach the spring training facility in Port St. Lucie, Mets new ace Justin Verlander is already throwing a bullpen session. Verlander signed a two-year deal with the Mets this...

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