Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

After missing nearly two seasons, Justin Verlander, 39, is back with Astros and looking sharp to start the season. How long will he pitch?

Jackie Robinson’s son David delivered a powerful message to Los Angeles Dodgers players on 75th anniversary of his father breaking the color barrier.

Los Angeles Dodgers fans gave Freddie Freeman a standing ovation in his Dodgers Stadium debut – for hitting a double.

MLB is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the color barrier. Robinson’s wife, Rachel, will be on hand for the celebration.

The Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw understands why fans felt cheated that he didn’t try to complete a perfect game against the Twins on Wednesday.

The 29-year-old is moving to second base for his new team, a whirlwind month that saw Story thrust right into baseball’s greatest rivalry.

Aaron Judge is not afraid to be a free agent. After failing to reach an extension with the Yankees, he is prepared to “talk to 30 teams” this winter.

“I think the new rule provision is really important for the sport,” Manfred told USA TODAY Sports.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred might have been the most hated man in all of sports during that 99-day lockout.

The Astros manager spent spring training living with and working at the same place as his son Darren, a Washington Nationals prospect.