Jared Porter’s behavior, as detailed in a startling and sickening ESPN report, should cost him his job as general manager of the New York Mets.
Author: Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY
Gerrit Cole, Justin Verlander named by fired Angels employee in ‘sticky’ substance lawsuit
A former Angels visiting clubhouse manager revealed in specific detail the long-accepted pitchers’ use of foreign substances on baseballs .
When in 2021 will pro, college and youth sports return to normal?
For sports, 2021 will be a bridge year — a bridge, hopefully, to normalcy for the athletes in our arenas and the fans who hope to populate them.
MLB investigating former All-Star Omar Vizquel over domestic abuse allegations
Major League Baseball is investigating allegations of domestic abuse against Hall of Fame candidate Omar Vizquel that date to 2016.
Dusty Baker relieved Black doctors among those approving COVID-19 vaccine: ‘He urged Black Americans to use it’
The Houston Astros manager says having Black doctors on the FDA panel that authorized use of the COVID-19 vaccine makes a significant difference.
Major League Baseball issues invites for minor-league affiliates; here are teams that didn’t make cut
Up to 43 clubs will lose their coveted affiliations with major league franchises, and some towns may lose minor-league ball altogether.
Braves slugger Freddie Freeman beats Mookie Betts for NL MVP honor
Braves’ Freddie Freeman won the NL MVP award Thursday, outpointing the Dodgers’ Mookie Betts on the strength of a dominant offensive performance.
Opinion: MLB’s season of sacrifice amid pandemic ends with galling breach of protocol by Justin Turner
Justin Turner was removed from Game 6 of World Series because of a positive COVID-19 test. Then, he returned to field to celebrate the championship.
‘Gut-wrenching’: Rays’ World Series run over after Kevin Cash yanks Blake Snell early
The Rays manager pulled his ace with one out in the sixth, and the Dodgers promptly scored two runs to take the lead.
‘No denying there’s a problem’: Unable to claw back in Game 5, Rays are pushed to the brink vs. Dodgers
The Tampa Bay Rays had some great opportunities in their Game 5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, but were unable to rally all the way back.