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MLB News: Kyle Hendricks, Garrett Crochet injury, Alex Cora firing, Nick Kurtz, Mets lose
TL;DR
Kyle Hendricks joins the Detroit Tigers front office, while Garrett Crochet's injury adds to the struggles of the Boston Red Sox. The New York Mets continue to face a dismal season start, with their April record being the worst in MLB.
Key points
- Kyle Hendricks joins the Detroit Tigers front office
- Garrett Crochet's injury worsens Boston's season
- Mets have the worst record in MLB at 10-21
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Happy Friday, everyone. Itâs hard to believe it, but we are actually approaching the one-fifth point of the season. Itâs no longer easy to just blame issues on a small sample size, and weâre starting to have a good idea of who the real contenders this season might be. The NL seems to be faring much better than the AL overall, but even in the NL we still have teams like the Mets and Phillies showing historically bad season starts.
We look at that in todayâs news alongside other fun tidbits. Shohei Ohtani showed that he wasnât perfect, Nick Kurtz is taking a ton of walks, and the Phillies canât even take in a hockey game without getting savagely booed by frustrated fans.
All that and more, so letâs just jump right into it.
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Meet Derek Klena, whose love of both acting and baseball found the perfect outlet with the Savannah Bananas. Story by Rick Maese.
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A familiar face for Cubs fans will be heading to the AL as Kyle Hendricks joins the Detroit Tigers front office as a special assistant. Story by Cody Stavenhagen. (The Athletic subscription required.)
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Think things canât get worse in Boston? Garrett Crochetâs injury would beg to differ. Story by Ben Clemens.
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Martin Gallegos looks at Nick Kurtzâs insane walk streak and who heâs poised to pass next.
Q&A
What is Kyle Hendricks' new role with the Detroit Tigers?
Kyle Hendricks has joined the Detroit Tigers front office as a special assistant.
How does Garrett Crochet's injury impact the Boston Red Sox?
Garrett Crochet's injury exacerbates the already challenging season for the Boston Red Sox, adding to their woes.
What are the New York Mets' current standings in the MLB?
The New York Mets are struggling significantly, finishing April with the worst record in MLB at 10-21.
