Finally, we’re getting some real base ball.

Sewage leaks into Yankees’ clubhouse bathrooms, pools around stadium “It’s spring training for the toilets, too,” a Yankees spokesperson said.

Shit happens.

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MLBPA leader Tony Clark to resign after internal inquiry: Sources

On the chain of events that led to Tony Clark’s ouster, the culmination of four tense days that revealed an inappropriate relationship and led to player leadership asking for his resignation. Reporting from Evan, Ken and Andy.

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cool. when is this coming out?

Why is she wearing a lamp shade?

Why MLB stars are being told they can’t play in the World Baseball Classic Puerto Rico threatens withdrawal from tournament because some of its best players can’t get insurance coverage

Really great work here by Ken and Evan on the issue that is plaguing the World Baseball Classic: stringent insurance policies and soaring costs. www.nytimes.com/athletic/701...

Come work at The Athletic. We’re looking for a Braves beat writer. jobs.lever.co/theathletic/...

Phillies to re-sign J.T. Realmuto to 3-year deal after missing out on Bo Bichette: Sources Realmuto was the best-available catcher in free agency, but he'll turn 35 in March and is coming off one of his worst offensive seasons.

Hours after Bo Bichette slipped away, the Phillies chose the path of least resistance. J.T. Realmuto is coming back on a three-year, $45 million deal. Story: www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...

Tire kicking time is over. The hot stove is scorching.

Inside a revamped Red Sox pitching program that is starting to produce results

Inside a revamped Red Sox pitching program that is starting to produce results. @jcmccaffrey.bsky.social delivers here.

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should of spell checked

A World Series hasn’t cut through to the mainstream like this since 2016. Great to see

that is a good way to put it, yes

I can’t remember the last time the Internet was this into base ball. There’s a lot of funny internetting out there after the World’s Series.

a fair point

for sure. that was brutal.

there’s a pattern of conservative leads by the jays all series. wasn’t just him.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa was told to stick to third. Did it cost the Blue Jays a ring? The Blue Jays had plenty of chances to win their first World Series since 1993. But none will be more scrutinized than IKF in the ninth.

www.nytimes.com/athletic/677... Isiah Kiner-Falefa was told to stick to third. Did it cost the Blue Jays a ring?

what a great freaking sport, this base ball.

Who will win the 2025 World Series? Our staff predicts the MLB champions, MVP and Cy Young The Los Angeles Dodgers may be preseason favorites to repeat — but the majority of our 33 writers picked other teams to win it all.

Whole squad here. www.nytimes.com/athletic/622...

This game sucks.

The Chiefs really need the refs to step up here.

Every big anthem should be done by Fergie.

that’s really great, king of the nerdcasters

Do you like sports? Do you like games? Do you like being good at sports games? Do you incessently boast about your skill to friends and aquaintences despite their social cues telling you to stop?

Well, you’re in luck pal.

Introducing Connections: Sports Edition.

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www.nytimes.com/athletic/607... The Ichiro Collection: 6 stories from our archives as Cooperstown beckons

Brisbee: How Bob Uecker, ‘Mr. Baseball,’ personified the fun of the game

Wrote about Bob Uecker and what he meant to baseball. www.nytimes.com/athletic/606...

Pete Alonso’s market heats up; Blue Jays in mix, Mets also talking to others

www.nytimes.com/athletic/606... Pete Alonso’s market heats up; Blue Jays in mix, Mets also talking to others

Bob Uecker, Hall of Fame broadcaster and revered baseball personality, dies at 90 In a sport he adored, Bob Uecker was "Mr. Baseball." In Milwaukee, he was just "Ueck."

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ok, i’ll admit. this got a legit lol