Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY

Former D-backs manager Bob Brenly calls comments that appeared to mock Mets pitcher’s durag “a poor attempt at humor.”

There’s still a long way to go before handing out the MVP, Cy Young and Rookie awards, but here are the leading candidates and a few dark horses.

Four-time Grand Slam champion says move is being done to protect her mental health and she’s “not going to subject myself to people that doubt me.”

Reds pitcher Luis Castillo, Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor among big-name players who’ve struggled mightily in 2021. We try to find out why.

Off to a solid start in Dodger blue, 10-time All-Star Albert Pujols crushes an opposite-field homer to give LA an early lead over Arizona.

Two-time Cy Young award winner Corey Kluber blanks the Texas Rangers, striking out nine and allowing only one baserunner.

Rookie Yermin Mercedes remains the focus of attention after his controversial home run heightened tensions between the White Sox and Twins.

Manager Tony La Russa says White Sox rookie Yermín Mercedes will face “consequence” for hitting home run in blowout and not “respecting” the game.

Mike Trout “crushed” about being out of action until at least July with an injury he suffered running the bases in the Angels’ game on Monday.