Beltran, hired in November, is out as the Mets’ manager before he even got to manage his first game.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Red Sox say ditching with Alex Cora was an ‘easy decision’ – but they’re still on the hook
Boston parted ways with their manager, but could still be hit with major punishments if an investigation showed the team cheated in 2018.
MLB hands down historic punishment to Astros for sign stealing, including suspensions for manager A.J. Hinch and GM Jeff Luhnow
MLB suspended Houston Astros GM Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch for a year for their role in using electronic equipment to steal signs.
Decade of sports: Cubs winning 2016 World Series was best moment of the 2010s
The Cubs winning the 2016 World Series was the greatest moment in sports this past decade — ending a 108-year title drought.
Indians agree to trade two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber to Rangers
Kluber won the AL Cy Young in 2014 and 2017 and has been one of the best starters in baseball in recent years.
After winter meetings spending spree, attention turns to MLB’s trade market
The winter meetings saw the top three free agents sign enormous deals, and those who missed out on the stars still have holes to fill.
Anthony Rendon agrees to a seven-year, $245 million deal with Angels
Another top free agent domino has fallen, with third baseman Anthony Rendon agreeing on a $245 million deal with the Angels.
Dodgers talking Francisco Lindor trade with Indians
Lindor, 26, is one of the game’s brightest young stars but is a free agent after the 2021 season and Cleveland may want to get a return for the shortstop.
As free agency dominoes fall, Madison Bumgarner is expected to fetch at least $100 million
With Zack Wheeler off the market, teams who lost out in pursuit of the right-hander may turn their attention to Bumgarner.
‘This tarnishes everything’: Astros cheating allegations have baseball world demanding punishment
The Houston Astros are facing public backlash over revelations that the team may have been using electronic means to steal signs.