With Major League Baseball’s Winter Meetings days away, the Hot Stove season is heating up.
Author: Scott Boeck, USA TODAY
Cubs tender contract to Addison Russell, who is serving a 40-game domestic violence suspension
The Chicago Cubs opted to tender a contract to shortstop Addison Russell, who is currently suspended under MLB’s domestic violence rules.
Blue Jays prospect Griffin Conine, son of MLB All-Star Jeff Conine, suspended for PEDs
Griffin Conine, Toronto Blue Jays prospect and son of a former major leaguer Jeff Conine, was suspended 50 games by MLB for testing positive for PEDs.
Mets ace Jacob deGrom named NL Cy Young winner despite just 10 wins
Mets ace Jacob deGrom was voted the NL Cy Young Award winner, beating the Nationals’ Max Scherzer and the Phillies’ Aaron Nola.
76ers’ Markelle Fultz roasted on Twitter after awkward free throw attempt
Markelle Fultz, the 2017 No. 1 draft pick by the Philadelphia 76ers, pump-faked a free throw attempt, drawing criticism on social media.
Dodgers’ Rich Hill responds to Donald Trump’s tweet criticizing Dave Roberts
Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill responds to President Trump’s tweet by trying to put things into perspective.
Astros’ Jose Altuve undergoes surgery on his right knee
Jose Altuveunderwent surgery Friday on his right knee, just two days after the Houston Astros were eliminated from the playoffs.