Cleveland’s All-Star game is a welcome home for Michael Brantley and CC Sabathia, but Francisco Lindor’s upcoming free agency is a tricky topic.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
‘You can’t help but wonder’: As home runs fly at a record pace, MLB’s doping question is back
Juiced baseballs are cited as the reason for home runs being hit at a record pace, but what if PED use is also to blame? “You can’t help but wonder.”
Opinion: Decades later, we’re wondering about steroids in baseball – again
Here we are two decades later, with MLB having one of the most extensive drug-testing programs, and we’re left wondering if history is repeating itself.
MLB’s steroid question: David Segui wonders why players still are demonized for PEDs
MLB still says it’s illegal, but don’t ask ex-player David Segui, who remains an advocate for steroids and tells USA TODAY he still uses testosterone.
‘Like something I’ve never been a part of’: Yankees, Red Sox reflect on wild London opener
Saturday’s Yankees-Red Sox game in London was one of the craziest in the storied history of the rivalry. Even the players couldn’t really believe it.
Snubbed in free agency twice, Brewers’ Mike Moustakas having All-Star season
Mike Moustakas, snubbed on the free-agent market two years in a row, is making sure it won’t be a trifecta with All-Star banner season.
Opinion: 50 years ago, the 1969 Mets helped heal a nation in turmoil
As the Vietnam War raged, the 1969 New York Mets came along and their underdog story was something everyone in America could get behind.
Opinion: MLB needs to watch out. This Dodgers rotation is historically good
It’s been a bit of a question mark in recent years, but the Dodgers’ starting pitching is primed for an all-time great year – and deep into October.
Atlanta Braves agree to terms on deal with 2015 Cy Young winner Dallas Keuchel
A day after Craig Kimbrel finally found a team, Dallas Keuchel’s free agency came to a close as the 2015 Cy Young winner agreed to join the Braves.
The Cubs finally got their closer in Craig Kimbrel. But after seven months off, how good will he be?
The Cubs agreed to a contract with the free agent closer, but he hasn’t faced major-league hitters in more than seven months.