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Pearson continues to make batters look silly

Toronto's top prospect hasn't given up a single hit in three innings of work.

Jackie Spiegel

Check out the best items from David Ortiz's very weird estate sale

The former Red Sox player is doing a little spring cleaning, and some of the items are a bit unusual.

Emily Carson

George Springer hears a snippet from the Astros' 2020 road trip soundtrack

Everyone in a Houston uniform has been hearing it from opposing fans in early Grapefruit League action. The reaction represents a fraction of what's ahead in the regular season.

Tom Gatto

Yankees' Brett Gardner receives restraining order against fan due to 'possibility of injury'

The woman is convinced Gardner is in love with her. Gardner wants her to stay away.

Dan Bernstein

Through 'Pack of the Day' Twitter threads, baseball cards evoke loving, endless connection to the game

With all the crap out there these days, it's nice to be inundated with good stories about people's love for baseball.

Ryan Fagan

Red Sox quarantine Taiwanese prospect over coronavirus concerns

The 20-year-old is the second Boston player to be quarantined by the organization this month.

Trevor Bauer explains what 70 percent of MLB pitchers are doing that's 'a bigger advantage than steroids'

Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer appeared on HBO's "Real Sports" and explained a major problem that's going on in Major League Baseball.

Jordan Heck

Blue Jays' Nate Pearson dominates Yankees in spring training debut

The Jays pitching phenom was impressive in his first 2020 outing.

Jackie Spiegel

Now that Luis Severino needs Tommy John, here are the Yankees' best in-house replacements

One of the key pieces to the Yankees' rotation in 2020 won't pitch until at least 2021. Here's who the Yankees could turn to instead.

Joe Rivera

What does the new Phillie Phanatic look like? Here are all the changes and updates to the mascot

A few tweaks have been made to the Phanatic's appearance following a lawsuit that aims to keep him with the Phillies.

Emily Carson

Madison Bumgarner secretly competes in rodeo events under an alias, because of course he does

It turns out the Diamondbacks signed Madison Bumgarner AND "Mason Saunders."

Joe Rivera

Six MLB storylines to watch as spring training games continue

Scandals, champions and clubhouse drama: Here's what to watch as the 2020 season gets started.

Emily Carson

Mike Fiers receiving death threats for whistleblowing on Astros cheating scandal

Former Astros player Mike Fiers reveals the hateful messages he has received for blowing the whistle on the Astros' cheating scandal.

Jordan Heck

Wacky, weird, and confusing: The best photos from MLB spring training

A look at some of the funniest pictures from photo day.

Emily Carson

David Ortiz calls Mike Fiers a 'snitch,' defends Rob Manfred

Here's what the former Red Sox star had to say about MLB's latest scandal.

Jacob Hancock

'I feel like I've been duped': Astros fans battle range of emotions amid cheating scandal

The ramifications of Houston's illegal sign-stealing go beyond the players or the front office.

Ryan Fagan

Jose Altuve's tattoo timeline: What it looks like, when he got it, and why is it hidden?

A comprehensive breakdown of the Astros star's "terrible" tattoo.

Emily Carson

Aaron Judge acknowledges deleting posts congratulating Jose Altuve on 2017 AL MVP

Yankees star doesn't hold back in criticism against the Astros and MLB commissioner Rob Manfred.

Jacob Hancock

LeBron James rips Rob Manfred over Astros' sign-stealing scandal: 'You need to fix this'

The NBA superstar is the latest to weigh in on MLB's high-profile scandal. Here's what he and others had to say.

Jacob Hancock

Nick Markakis' bashing of Astros, Rob Manfred indicates nuclear-level anger around MLB

When one of baseball's most reserved (read: boring) players sounds off like this, it's a really, really big deal.

Jason Foster

Mike Trout on Astros scandal: 'It's sad for baseball'

Mike Trout spoke out against the Astros cheating scandal on Monday, saying, "It’s sad for baseball."

Austin Anderson

Jose Altuve's 'terrible' tattoo subject of Twitter scrutiny

Twitter had plenty of memes, posts and jokes surrounding Jose Altuve's "terrible" tattoo.

Emily Carson

How MLB can tweak All-Star format to maximize fun, excitement like the NBA

We have some ideas to make the Midsummer Classic even more of an event.

Ryan Fagan

Toronto Blue Jays legend, World Series champion Tony Fernandez dies at 57

Fernandez's name is all over the Blue Jays record books.

Jackie Spiegel

Astros' Carlos Correa fights fire with fire on sign-stealing, fails to lower temperature

The Houston shortstop went on the offensive at spring training. In essence, he spoke for an organization that had failed to deliver a clear and convincing message in recent days.

Tom Gatto

MLB, MLBPA eyeing video cutback to combat sign-stealing, report says

The sides want to have a plan in place before Opening Day. Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer says players are discussing ways to possibly curtail in-game use of video.

Tom Gatto

MLB players rip Astros over sign-stealing scandal

Name-calling and insults abound as players around the league weigh in on Houston's cheating.

Emily Carson

MLB players must speak loudly and publicly to stop cheating in real time

If players, managers or front-office types see other teams breaking the rules, then the path to stopping that seems pretty clear: Speak out. Talk to the media. Raise a holy ruckus.

Ryan Fagan

Carlos Correa denies Astros were intimidated by Carlos Beltran

"That's just straight-up bulls—," Correa said.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

Astros owner Jim Crane bungles sign-stealing apology

Crane quickly walked back a claim that his team's sign-stealing scheme "didn't impact the game."

J Crabtree-Hannigan

Blue Jays catcher Reese McGuire arrested, charged with exposure of sexual organs

The incident took place in Dunedin, Fla., last weekend.

Jace Mallory

30 teams, 30 grades: Rating every MLB team's offseason

Nobody gets a failing grade this year, though some teams are very close.

Joe Rivera

Here's what MLB players think of the proposed new playoff format

As current and former MLB players weighed in with their opinions on a proposed playoff shakeup, it was clear that none of them like the idea.

Emily Carson

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred sure seems to hate baseball

With every new and nutty proposal to change Major League Baseball, I find myself reaching the same conclusion: Rob Manfred sure seems to find baseball in its most traditional sense absolutely abhorrent.

Jason Foster

MLB's radical playoff proposal isn't great. Here's a much better approach.

I hate to break it to you, folks, but the baseball postseason hasn’t been sacred for a long time.

Ryan Fagan

Why MLB's proposed playoff expansion won't encourage teams to spend

The claim has little evidence to back it up.

Dan Bernstein

The Astros are being sued for sign-stealing scandal, as they should be

Former big league pitcher Mike Bolsinger is suing the Astros, and he’s representing the idea that actions have consequences.

Ryan Fagan

Mets won't let minor leaguers us fancy clubhouse for a petty reason

Brodie Van Wagenen has a locker, though.

Joe Rivera

Ross Stripling is happy he's still a Dodger after trade to Angels falls through

The right-hander reportedly was on his way to the rival Angels, but then the deal fell through. It appears that was good news to Stripling.

Tom Gatto

Mookie Betts trade grades: Dodgers still win in reported reworked deal

The Red Sox barely pass for their role in the reported new trade.

Joe Rivera

MLB spring training 2020: Pitcher, catcher reporting dates for all 30 teams

MLB spring training will open before we know it. Here's everything to know about the 2020 schedule, including pitcher and catcher report dates and the first exhibition games.

Joe Rivera

Twins reportedly consider pulling out of Betts trade

The Red Sox reportedly balked at Brusdar Graterol's physical.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

Astros' sign-stealing reportedly started with 2016 front-office scheme

Named Codebreaker, the scheme used video, Excel spreadsheets and an algorithm to decipher opponents' signs.

Tom Gatto

A.J. Hinch comments on Astros' sign-stealing: Five answers to key questions

The former Houston manager focused on his leadership failures during the team's run to the World Series in 2017.

Tom Gatto

The Mets' failed sale sets up the Wilpons to frustrate fans again

Jeff and Fred Wilpon couldn't get a deal done with Steve Cohen. That means no new money to bump the payroll into Competitive Balance Tax territory.

Tom Gatto

The Rays' two-city plan lives on, Rob Manfred is all for it, and this is just all so absurd

The Rays are still selling their two-city plan, and the commissioner of baseball is all for it. Gross.

Joe Rivera

20 things wrong with baseball in 2020

Baseball has issues. Some are really important, the type of issues that could grind the sport to a halt if a compromise isn’t reached. Some are petty. Some are personal. Some have frustratingly easy fixes that just won’t be implemented.

Ryan Fagan

Pairing Mookie Betts with Cody Bellinger puts Dodgers atop list of top 10 outfields

Only four position players in the 2010s produced a bWAR of 9.0 or higher, and two of those players will patrol the outfield for the Dodgers in the 2020 season.

Ryan Fagan

Mookie Betts trade grades: Red Sox get poor mark; Dodgers win big; Twins get better now

The Red Sox barely pass with their role in the reported three-team deal.

Joe Rivera

What the Mookie Betts trade means for Dodgers and Red Sox

Mookie Betts has reportedly been traded to the Dodgers, in the biggest trade of the offseason.

Ryan Fagan

Mookie Betts, David Price traded to Dodgers in 3-team blockbuster

David Price is also expected to be headed to Los Angeles.

Dan Bernstein

20 reasons why baseball will be awesome in 2020

Pitchers and catchers officially report in a matter of days, and spring training games start in a matter weeks. It’s enough to get any baseball fan’s heart beating faster.

Ryan Fagan

Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame: Justin Morneau, John Olerud highlight 2020 inductee class

Four individuals were announced to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame family on Tuesday.

Jace Mallory

20 things to keep an eye out for in the 2020 MLB season

Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the future of the Indians, the Red Sox and more things to watch heading into the 2020 season.

Joe Rivera

When is Opening Day 2020? Schedule, start times for all 30 MLB teams

Opening Day is right around the corner. Here's everything you need to know about the start of the 2020 MLB season.

Joe Rivera

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez: A look at their relationship timeline

Here's a look at the relationship timeline between Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez.

Fernandez in critical condition with kidney ailment

The five-time MLB All-Star is Toronto's all-time leader in games played.

Rudi Schuller

Five things to know about Patrick Mahomes' MLB-pitcher dad

Patrick Mahomes' father, Pat, pitched more than two decades in professional baseball, with half of those years in MLB.

Tom Gatto

Patrick Mahomes' baseball career was filled with potential

Before he was slinging TDs for the Chiefs, he had no-hit stuff in high school.

Joe Rivera

MLB Network documentary on '80s Cardinals takes in-depth look at unforgettable, unique team

The latest thoroughly enthralling baseball documentary produced by the good folks running the "MLB Network Presents" series focuses on the Whitey Ball era in St. Louis

Ryan Fagan

Starling Marte trade analysis: Why D-backs acquired another outfielder

Arizona and Pittsburgh are headed in opposite directions right now, and this deal reflects their divergent needs.

Dan Bernstein

Nicholas Castellanos shows he believes in Reds' playoff chances in 2020

Castellanos loves the thrill of a playoff race, and that likely factored in to his decision to sign with Cincinnati.

Ryan Fagan

Dallas Keuchel apologizes for Astros sign-stealing scandal, says Mike Fiers broke 'clubhouse rule'

Keuchel was with the Astros from 2012-18. He signed with the White Sox this offseason.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

Mookie Betts trade rumors: Padres looking to go big with Red Sox outfielder

San Diego would make a bold statement by acquiring a $27 million one-time MVP for the 2020 season.

Tom Gatto

10 things you learn at an MLB fantasy camp

We've reached the point of the MLB offseason when spring training facilities are humming with activity — not with actual spring training, but with middle-age men and women who pay a bunch of money to live like an MLB player for a week.

Jason Foster

MLB needs more whistleblowers like Mike Fiers if it wants to clean up sign-stealing mess

If baseball is ever going to be free of cheating scandals, change has to start with the players.

Ryan Fagan

Who is Luis Rojas? Mets' new manager better be the right hire

The longtime minor league skipper and one-time quality control coach is taking up the reigns in Flushing, Queens.

Joe Rivera

Larry Walker, MLB players have emotional reaction to surprising Hall of Fame vote

In Larry Walker's last year on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, he earned 76.6 percent of the vote — barely above the requisite 75 percent threshold.

Dan Bernstein

Explaining Marcell Ozuna's one-year contract with Braves

Ozuna, 29, didn't get multi-season security despite his strong track record as a middle-of-the-order bat.

Dan Bernstein

Walker speculates he'll 'come up a little short' for Hall of Fame

Walker, who played 18 years in the major leagues, is in his final year of candidacy for election to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Tommy McArdle

Tim Tebow gets married to Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters

The couple got engaged in January 2019.

Baseball Hall of Fame announcement: Date, time, vote tracker, predictions for class of 2020

Who will be elected as part of the Baseball Hall of Fame's class of 2020?

Ryan Fagan

Nolan Arenado feels 'disrespected' by Rockies

The source of Arenado's discontent is unclear.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

Baseball Hall of Fame 2020: Voting, ballot and eligibility rules

The 2020 Baseball Hall of Fame ballot has been revealed, and includes 19 first-time players.

Joe Rivera

Offseason additions have excitement high for Blue Jays

Appearing in Calgary recently as part of the club’s annual Winter Tour, several young Blue Jays expressed their excitement at the team’s offseason additions.

Ryan Pike

Canada's Larry Walker is in his final year of Baseball Hall of Fame eligibility; everything to know about his unique candidacy

Walker, who played 18 seasons in the major leagues, is in his 10th and final year of eligibility for enshrinement at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y. The Hall will announce the results of its 2020 Hall of Fame ballot on Tuesday.

Tommy McArdle

Grichuk wants Astros stripped of 2017 World Series title

The 28-year-old outfielder didn't mince words when asked what should happen to the Astros in the wake of a sign-stealing scandal.

Rudi Schuller

Vlad Jr. working to get leaner, 'play 150 games' this season

The 20-year-old slugger has been locked into an offseason training regime that he hopes will help him be in the Jays' lineup every day.

Rudi Schuller

Congress to take up MLB sign-stealing scandal? Illinois Rep. Bobby Rush hopes so

MLB's cheating scandal could be headed for Congress.

Jason Foster

Former MLB pitcher Jack McDowell alleges '80s White Sox, Tony La Russa cheated with camera

The 1993 AL Cy Young winner says the Hall of Fame manager instigated the effort to steal signs illegally.

Jason Foster

Mets manager search: Five (and a half) candidates who could replace Carlos Beltran as skipper in Queens

The Carlos Beltran era came to a screeching halt Thursday. Here are 5 1/2 candidates who could be next up in Flushing.

Joe Rivera

Giants' Alyssa Nakken becomes first female coach in MLB history

Nakken will be a full-time traveling member of San Francisco's staff.

Dan Bernstein

Jessica Mendoza has curious, confusing take on Mike Fiers and the Astros' sign-stealing

Mendoza, current ESPN analyst and Mets special adviser, offered some unfiltered comments on Mike Fiers and the Astros.

Joe Rivera

Carlos Beltran is out as Mets manager, and that doesn't seem quite fair

What Carlos Beltran did as a player in 2017 shouldn't have any bearing on what he'd do as a manager now.

Joe Rivera

Red Sox manager search: Five candidates Boston should consider following Alex Cora's dismissal

The Red Sox are looking for a manager just a few weeks before spring training. That comes with lots of questions and uncertainties, but here are five guys who could help.

Joe Rivera

How one mail-order ad turned New Era into the MLB hat king almost overnight

A conversation and suggestion in 1980 led to one of the defining decisions in the history of the brand.

Ryan Fagan

What Twins' deal with Josh Donaldson means for Braves, Nationals, Indians

A big free agent splash will have ripple effects around MLB.

Dan Bernstein

Red Sox part ways with manager Alex Cora amid sign-stealing scandal

Boston let go of its clubhouse leader one day after the Astros fired A.J. Hinch.

Dan Bernstein

After Astros' punishment, one big task remains for MLB in sign-stealing scandal

MLB's next big job is an easy one — consistency. But can Manfred & Co. do it?

Joe Rivera

Explaining Astros sign-stealing scandal, punishment after MLB drops hammer on Houston

The 9 1/2-page report MLB released Monday featured a lot of different details that were spelled out plainly. Here are some of the biggest takeaways from the report.

Joe Rivera

Who is pitching prospect Matthew Liberatore and how does he fit into the Cardinals' plans?

The 6-5 lefty was drafted 16th overall by the Rays in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft.

Ryan Fagan

Jose Martinez trade grades: Rays pay for offense; Cards cash in some depth

Tampa Bay adds a platoon outfielder who crushes left-handed pitching but gives up its first-round draft pick from 2018.

Tom Gatto

Girl struck by foul ball in 2019 has permanent brain injury, family attorney says

The young girl who suffered a fractured skull could have long-term effects from the injury.

Joe Rivera

Hitter swings bat at catcher, touches off brawl in Venezuelan playoffs

Alex Romero took two hacks at Gabriel Lino after being thrown at intentionally. Twins utilityman Willians Astudillo was also ejected, for delivering a flying leg kick.

Tom Gatto

How MLB should punish sign-stealing teams and players

To make a real impact, punishment for cheating has to be about prevention, not just punishment for the sake of punishment.

Ryan Fagan

Career WAR numbers for every Donruss Rated Rookie from 1984 to 1993

We have listed every single Rated Rookie from 1984 to 1993, along with their card number and career bWAR. It’s not a perfect stat, of course, but it’s a solid indicator of how a player’s career turned out.

Ryan Fagan

Rating the Rated Rookies: Examining first decade of Donruss' iconic baseball card subset

Some rookies were more rated than others, it seems.

Ryan Fagan

Mets outfielder Yoenis Cespedes injured ankle while dealing with wild boar, report says

The Mets outfielder really stepped in it when he tried to deal with an animal on his South Florida ranch.

Tom Gatto

Yankees' Domingo German suspended 81 games for domestic violence incident

The New York right-hander will be ineligible for 63 games in 2020.

Joe Rivera

Nolan Arenado rumors: Six potential landing spots if Rockies trade the perennial All-Star

Teams are calling because Arenado would make them better, and the Rockies are listening because they’d be silly not to.

Ryan Fagan

What happened to the Mets in 'Avengers: Endgame'? A theory

Maybe they were contracted, or maybe every player was blipped. That would be so Mets.

Jason Foster

MLB's starting pitcher shakeup will lead to interesting 2020 homecomings

Many nice things will be said when these top hurlers visit their former parks for the first time, but some people might want to say things about their former favorites that aren't as pleasant.

Tom Gatto

Nolan Arenado trade rumors: '50/50 chance' the Rockies move All-Star third baseman, per report

Could the Colorado third baseman be on the move?

Joe Rivera

Don Larsen, who threw only World Series perfect game, dies at 90

Larsen had been diagnosed with esophageal cancer.

Dan Bernstein

Baseball Hall of Fame 2020: SN's Ryan Fagan explains his ballot

Many things in life become easier with repetition. Filling out a Hall of Fame ballot is not one of those things, I have discovered.

Ryan Fagan

Five way-too-early bold predictions for the 2020 MLB season

Home runs are down! Three-batter rule is up! Sell! Sell! Sell!

Joe Rivera

Ranking the top five sports video games of the 2010s

Looking back at the last decade in sports video games, and ranking the top five entries the genre had to offer.

Bryan Wiedey

Newest Toronto Blue Jay Hyun-Jin Ryu to wear No. 99: 'thought we would return it back to Canada'

The Toronto Blue Jays officially signed 32-year-old pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu to four-year, $80 million deal on Friday.

Jace Mallory

An insider's view of the contentious MLB-MiLB dispute

Sporting News caught up with Garrett Broshuis after his meeting with Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders to get a grip on what's happening with this dispute.

Ryan Fagan

Top 10 Canadian sports moments of the decade

Before we roar into the '20s, Sporting News takes a look at the top 10 Canadian sports moments of the 2010s.

Rudi Schuller

Mets sign reliever Dellin Betances

Betances swaps Yankee pinstripes for the orange and blue of the Mets.

Joe Rivera

Free-agent pitcher Rich Hill and wife Caitlin arrested prior to Week 16's Patriots-Bills game

The 39-year-old pitcher intervened with police after they attempted to book his wife on disorderly conduct and trespassing charges.

Joe Rivera

Let's take a look at all of the talent the Diamondbacks used to have

Arizona has been a desert stopover for some great talent over the years. Here's a list.

Joe Rivera

Blue Jays adding Ryu to top of rotation

Toronto adds a top-of-the-rotation starter in the former Dodgers left-hander.

Tom Gatto

MLB trade rumors: Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox discussing possible David Price deal, per report

The left-hander started 11 games for the Blue Jays after he was acquired at the 2015 trade deadline.

Tommy McArdle

Dallas Keuchel addition pushes White Sox's rotation closer to top of AL Central pecking order

Chicago now has arguably the second-best rotation in the division after the Indians.

Tom Gatto

MLB umpires agree to help with testing electronic strike zone, report says

The umpires appear to be willing to bring ball-strike technology into their jobs at the game's highest level.

Tom Gatto

Looking back: Toronto Blue Jays' Justin Smoak signs with Milwaukee Brewers

The first baseman spent five years in Toronto and earned a spot among some of the franchise's all-time greats.

Jackie Spiegel

Reds would shed 'playoff sleeper' status if they trade for superstar Francisco Lindor

Adding Lindor would make the Reds a true NL Central contender.

Ryan Fagan

Heck yeah, the Reds should trade for Francisco Lindor and further embarrass the Indians

The reasons that the Reds would trade for Lindor are obvious. The reasons for the Indians, less so.

Joe Rivera

Why Gerrit Cole is a safe, 'special' $324 million bet for the Yankees

Gerrit Cole is a really good pitcher with a really good track record. But what makes him so special?

Joe Rivera

Reds as playoff contenders in 2020? Maybe it's time to believe

People are starting to expect exciting things from Reds. And not just the people being paid by the team.

Ryan Fagan

Sporting News' MLB All-Decade team for the 2010s

The discussions were spirited, and they were enjoyable, because the 2010s produced a boatload of incredibly talented players that kept us eternally entertained.

Ryan Fagan

Mike Trout: Sporting News MLB Athlete of the Decade

Trout's stature as the game’s best player does not come from individual instances in which he amazes spectators. His greatness instead arrives in a steady flow, always there.

Dan Bernstein

Corey Kluber trade grades: Indians get indefensibly light return; Rangers win big

The Indians are just determined to not be good in 2020, and that's a damn shame.

Joe Rivera

Madison Bumgarner signs with Diamondbacks, per reports

Arizona goes spending and keeps MadBum in the NL West.

Joe Rivera

Bernie Sanders sends Rob Manfred another letter critical of MLB's negotiations with MiLB

The Vermont senator sent the letter after MLB threatened to walk away from its longstanding partnership with the minor leagues.

Tom Gatto

MLB says it's willing to walk away from minors deal, but what would take its place?

One of the biggest queries for Rob Manfred and Co.: If not enough affiliates return to the fold, then from where will the replacements come?

Tom Gatto

MLB Rule 5 Draft results 2019: Selections, draft order, eligibility rules

This year's Rule 5 Draft should prove more active than last year's edition. Here's what you need to know.

Joe Rivera

Snubbed Dodgers top list of teams with disappointing Winter Meetings experience

The offseason is far from over, but these teams probably wish their time in San Diego had gone better.

Ryan Fagan

Rule 5 Draft: Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente leads list of best Rule 5 picks

Most players who are chosen in the Rule 5 draft don’t wind up making a huge impact in the majors. But some do. Here's a look.

Ryan Fagan

Strasburg or Rendon? Two free-agent gambits will sway futures of Nationals, Angels

Washington and Los Angeles made franchise-altering decisions this week.

Dan Bernstein

Yankees re-sign Brett Gardner to one-year deal, per reports

Brett Gardner is back — again.

Joe Rivera

MLB Winter Meetings tracker 2019: Full list of signings, trades, rumors, best available free agents

The 2019 Winter Meetings have been plenty hot. SN has all the completed deals, trades and more from the four days in San Diego.

Joe Rivera

Rendon makes Angels better, but team's biggest holes still need patching

LA adds a star to its lineup, but team's long-range success will hinge on how it addresses its shortcomings on the mound.

Ryan Fagan

Anthony Rendon free agency rumors: Angels agree to huge deal with third baseman

Los Angeles reportedly snags the top position player on the market after being outbid for the top pitcher on the market.

Tom Gatto

Carlos Correa trade rumors: Astros SS could be 'odd man out' as club looks to cut payroll

While no deal is close, the news still represents another fracture in Houston's exoskeleton.

Dan Bernstein

Rob Manfred confirms new three-batter minimum rule, and MLB managers aren't thrilled

To say there was some uncertainty among MLB managers about the potential of new rules impacting the 2020 season would be putting it mildly.

Ryan Fagan

Dodgers, Angels enter scramble mode to recover from Gerrit Cole miss

The biggest free-agent pitcher has come off the market. What now?

Dan Bernstein

Yankees signing Gerrit Cole reawakens the Evil Empire — and Twitter haters all over

The Yankees dropped a Bronx bombshell early Wednesday morning, signing Gerrit Cole to a nine-year, $324 million deal.

Joe Rivera

Gerrit Cole wasn't just one option for the Yankees — he was the only option

Gerrit Cole as a Yankee has always made sense.

Joe Rivera

Nomar Mazara trade news: White Sox acquire outfielder from Rangers

Chicago adds another piece to its young core in the 24-year-old right fielder.

Tom Gatto

Yankees made no secret of their Gerrit Cole obsession, and that passion paid off

Cole signed a mega-deal Tuesday night and will spend the rest of his prime in New York.

Ryan Fagan

Yankees sign coveted ace Gerrit Cole to record $324M deal, reports say

New York gets the staff ace it craved.

Dan Bernstein

What does Phillies free-agent deal with Didi Gregorius mean for Jean Segura?

Philadelphia has some decisions to make regarding its infield in 2020.

Dan Bernstein

Dave Roberts, A.J. Hinch squirm under barrage of sign-stealing questions

Neither manager felt comfortable discussing allegations against Houston from 2017. LA lost to the Astros in the World Series that season.

Ryan Fagan

Gerrit Cole rumors: Who are the mystery teams agent Scott Boras mentioned?

So which teams fit the profile? We’ll take a look.

Ryan Fagan

'MLB The Show' video game series goes multi-platform, ending drought on Xbox, Nintendo

For the first time Sony's "MLB The Show" baseball video game series will be released on other consoles, including Xbox and Nintendo beginning in 2021.

Bryan Wiedey

Quietly great: Pirates' Bryan Reynolds put up strong numbers in rookie season

While the outfielder's performance got him enough attention for a fourth-place finish in National League Rookie of the Year voting, most fans outside Pennsylvania probably didn’t notice.

Jared Wyllys

Kris Bryant trade rumors: Where could the star third baseman play in 2020?

The star third baseman is coming off a very good year, but the Cubs, somehow, still want to trade him. Well, here are five spots where he could play in 2020.

Joe Rivera

MLB's marijuana, opioid policies reportedly set to change amid new drug agreement

The agreement has not been finalized, but a resolution is expected to be close.

Dan Bernstein

Nationals, Stephen Strasburg agree on record-setting, seven-year, $245 million deal

The free-agent righty got a record-setting deal to stay in Washington.

Joe Rivera

With Stephen Strasburg back in D.C., three more priorities for Nationals' offseason

Even after doling out a record deal for their World Series MVP, the Nationals still have a lengthy to-do list this offseason.

Ryan Fagan

MLB Winter Meetings 2019 dates, trade rumors, top free agents available

Hopefully, the 2019 Winter Meetings will prove more exciting than the 2018 installment. Here's all you need to know about this year's event in San Diego, including updated trade rumors and free agent news.

Joe Rivera

Baseball Hall of Fame: Ted Simmons, Marvin Miller first two in 2020 class

The Modern Era Committee election adds the former catcher and the late players association leader to the 2020 class.

Tom Gatto

Yankees set to offer a record-setting deal to Gerrit Cole, per reports

If the reports are true, then Gerrit Cole is going to be a very rich man, either with New York or somewhere else.

Joe Rivera

Tommy Pham trade grades: Rays keep churning; Padres take step forward

Tampa Bay and San Diego remain busy on the trade front with a swap of outfielders and a change of address for a prospect.

Tom Gatto

MLB free-agent rumors: Nationals say only Strasburg or Rendon can return

Washington ownership claims it can't bring back both players given what they are expected to command on the free-agent market.

Tom Gatto

Madison Bumgarner rumors: Cardinals in the hunt for October's mighty lefty

Rotation help isn't St. Louis' biggest offseason need — improving the offense is — but this is MadBum, after all.

Ryan Fagan

Who is Steve Cohen, what is Brodie Van Wagenen's future, and other questions surrounding the Mets

A potential new boss in Flushing, Queens, means there are lots of questions to be asked.

Joe Rivera

Bobby Jenks' harrowing come-clean tale reminds us of people's silent struggles

I’ve always kind of wondered what really happened to Jenks, the big mountain of a man throwing gas as the White Sox closer.

Ryan Fagan

Mets acquire Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick, who could answer center-field question — for now

The Mets potentially solved their center-field problem.

Joe Rivera

Is Zack Wheeler the second coming of A.J. Burnett?

The numbers through their Age 29 seasons are eerily similar, and the eye test says the same.

Joe Rivera

Blue Jays' Bo Bichette, Lourdes Gurriel Jr. among Toronto BBWAA winners

Bo Bichette won the association's rookie of the year award, while Gurriel Jr. took home the player of the year and most improved player awards.

Tommy McArdle

Soroka wins Tip O'Neill Award

The annual award is given to the Canadian MLB player "judged to have excelled in individual achievement and team contribution while adhering to baseball’s highest ideals."

Tommy McArdle

Phillies' signing of Zack Wheeler can't be final piece if team wants to contend for World Series

It's a good move for Philadelphia, but what's next?

Ryan Fagan

Mets ownership changing hands; Wilpons could be ousted in five years

Steve Cohen could be the next Mets majority owner, leaving the Wilpon family out in the dust.

Joe Rivera

Phillies sign starting pitcher Zack Wheeler, reports say

The 29-year-old goes from one NL East team to another.

Joe Rivera

Is fear of a long strike or lockout driving MLB teams to go for it now?

Is is possible that the certainty of a crushing work stoppage is so strong that teams have said, “Screw it. We’re gonna win now because we might not get another chance for a while?”

Jason Foster

Braves reportedly sign Cole Hamels in latest aggressive move, but their work shouldn't be over

The Braves bringing in Cole Hamels is an encouraging sign for back-to-back NL East champs, but more is needed.

Joe Rivera

Bidding for rare Shoeless Joe Jackson signature tops $20K in still-active auction

On the spectrum of baseball rarities, a signature from Shoeless Joe Jackson — the turn-of-the-century star who never learned to read or write — is high on the list.

Ryan Fagan

Yankees' pursuit of aces Gerrit Cole and Stephen Strasburg is smartly aggressive

It’s been a while since New York was truly invested in a high-dollar bidding war.

Ryan Fagan

Dear MLB franchises: Please keep paying the players

If the early returns of the MLB offseason are any indication, players are starting to be paid again, fairly and quickly. That's a great thing for baseball and the fans.

Joe Rivera

Quietly great: Twins' Max Kepler was mostly overlooked in 2019 amid home run surge

Kepler's good season did get some attention, but not enough for the kind of numbers he put up.

Jared Wyllys

Where do the Yankees go from here? Big decisions that New York must address this offseason

The Yankees were stunned in ALCS Game 6 vs. the Astros, but the work for their 28th World Series title starts right now.

Joe Rivera

Cubs non-tender Addison Russell, ending controversial saga

Russell served a 40-game suspension under the MLB domestic violence policy.

J Crabtree-Hannigan

Reds reportedly sign Mike Moustakas, and that's just wild

Signing Moustakas will shake up the Reds' infield, but how, exactly?

Joe Rivera

Athletics trade infielder Jurickson Profar to Padres for catcher Austin Allen

The versatile infielder is traded for the second time in as many years.

Joe Rivera

MLB trade rumors: Three teams that should deal for Pirates outfielder Starling Marte

Ben Cherington has a lot on his table right now. One of the things on Cherington’s to-do list is to figure out what the future holds for Starling Marte.

Ryan Fagan

Josh Hader trade rumors: Five teams that should trade for the relief ace

Josh Hader could be on the trading block, and there are a lot of teams that could use his services. Here are five that make the most sense.

Joe Rivera

Josh Hader trade rumors: Brewers willing to talk relief ace, report says

The Milwaukee left-hander recorded 37 saves in 2019 but will be eligible for salary arbitration for the first time this offseason.

Tom Gatto

MLB trade rumors: Yankees' Miguel Andujar intrigues AL West club

The Yankees would be dealing from a position of strength in an Andujar deal thanks to the unexpected breakout in 2019 by Gio Urshela.

Tom Gatto

Evaluating flurry of deals from Padres, Rangers and Brewers

On the day before Thanksgiving, baseball's annual Hot Stove Season was actually, legitimately kind of hot.

Ryan Fagan

MLB free-agent predictions: Rankings, rumors for the top 10 players on the market

We’ll take a quick look at why 10 players will be attractive as free agents, a couple of places they might wind up and then a prediction.

Ryan Fagan

Ranking the free agents: Cole, Rendon and the rest of the best

Sporting News brings a comprehensive breakdown of the 2019-20 free-agent class, which is stocked with starting pitching. Here's what to look out for this winter.

Ryan Fagan

Quietly great: Padres' Chris Paddack did lots of good in 2019, though mostly under the radar

Even with reduced innings, Paddack was impressive for San Diego.

Jared Wyllys

Bernie Sanders pens scathing letter to Rob Manfred, condemns plan to contract Minor League Baseball

The U.S. senator is standing up for MiLB.

Joe Rivera

The Twins introduced new throwback alternate uniforms, and they are just delightful

Minnesota is celebrating its 60th season in style.

Joe Rivera

Braves sign catcher Travis d'Arnaud to two-year deal

D'Arnaud is coming off one of his best offensive seasons in years.

Joe Rivera

MLB investigation of Astros' alleged misconduct will include 2018, 2019 seasons

MLB’s investigation into alleged illegal sign-stealing by the Astros will expand to include the team’s conduct during the 2018 and 2019 seasons, commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday.

Jason Foster

Gonna tell your kids these were the best sports memes from social media's latest craze

Predictably, official team and athlete accounts were quick to embrace Twitter's latest meme fixation.

Eli Boettger

Ken Griffey Jr., even at 50, still draws a crowd as The Kid

The Hall of Famer and icon of the '90s will always be an attraction for baseball fans.

Jason Foster

How much do Yankees owe Jacoby Ellsbury after release?

New York has cut ties with the oft-injured outfielder, who signed a seven-year, $153 million contract in 2013.

Tom Gatto

'Baby Shark' legend Gerardo Parra leaves Nationals to play in Japan

The MLB veteran will presumably take the walk-up song with him across the Pacific.

Jason Foster

Pirates' Felipe Vazquez faces 21 new sex charges related to assault of teen girl

A judge denied a $1 million bond for Vasquez, 28, who will remain in custody until his trial.

Jason Foster

The Astros' sign stealing scandal was oddly predicted by a Reddit user

A Reddit user claimed to have a dream about the Astros, and it's oddly very similar to what happened.

Jordan Heck

Less-cluttered Baseball Hall of Fame ballot leaves room for longer Cooperstown consideration

The BBWAA voting history is littered with players who deserved much more than just one appearance on the ballot.

Ryan Fagan

2020 Hall of Fame vote: Larry Walker will benefit most from recent ballot-clearing

The decade-long Hall of Fame ballot logjam has almost fully cleared up, and no player will be helped more than Larry Walker — in his final year of eligibility on the BBWAA ballot.

Ryan Fagan

Baseball Musings: On Rafael Devers and the value of total bases

We obviously know about the total bases stat, but maybe we don't talk about it enough.

Jason Foster

What I learned from sitting in a car with Joe Torre for five minutes

As we look toward baseball in 2020, let's also look toward being better fans.

Joe Rivera

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