Albert Pujols, sitting on 662 home runs, said he’d like play past this season if he has a chance to reach 700 homers.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
‘I think we got the right man’: Tony La Russa’s second stint with Chicago White Sox begins
The Chicago White Sox’s exhibition game against the Milwaukee Brewers was Tony La Russa’s first as a manager since the 2011 World Series.
Padres outfielder Tommy Pham said he is lucky to be alive after stabbing in October
Padres outfielder Tommy Pham got stabbed in October. He said he is 80% recovered and is thankful to still be alive and playing baseball.
After false alert on trade, Cubs’ Kris Bryant heads into contract year: ‘I just show up and play’
Bryant, the 2016 NL MVP, is a free agent after the 2021 season and enters the year surrounded by uncertainty.
‘The culture has shifted’: Mariners GM, manager focus on regaining players’ trust after CEO’s controversial comments
Mariners GM and manager meet with the players, trying to sooth their pain and regain their trust after controversial comments from CEO Kevin Mather.
Opinion: MLB spring training looks different in a pandemic, with tents, outdoor weight rooms. But it’s still baseball.
Wednesday is the traditional first day of spring training, but with health protocols in place due to the pandemic, camps look like a different world.
MLB’s new 2021 COVID-19 protocols are stricter – and could result in potential fines, suspensions
MLB and the players union agreed to health and safety protocols similar to a year ago, but this time, there will be repercussions for violations.
MLB players union formally rejects Major League Baseball’s proposal to delay 2021 season by a month
The players union has formally rejected Major League Baseball’s proposal to delay the start of the 2021 season by a month.
MLB investigating allegations of Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway sending inappropriate messages, photos to female reporters
MLB is investigating allegations of Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway sending inappropriate text messages and photos to female reporters.
Opinion: Nolan Arenado trade puts Cardinals on path to greatness
The Cardinals finally heard the proposal that was simply too good to ignore for Nolan Arenado. Now they have one of the best third basemen in the game.