San Diego’s new shortstop Xander Bogaerts is off to a hot start, winning over teammates and fans with his play and leadership.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Nightengale’s notebook: The best and worst of MLB’s opening month
There are five months of the MLB regular season still to be played, but let’s pass out the early hardware for the month of April.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Brewers, irate over Josh Hader trade, have recovered that clubhouse vibe
The Brewers, angered by last year’s trade of Josh Hader, have recovered and are off to sizzling start.
‘At the top of the world:’ Fernando Tatis Jr.’s return energizes Padres after 564 days away
For the first time in 564 days, Fernando Tatis Jr. was playing a baseball game that mattered and the excitement and energy were felt instantly.
Ditching Madison Bumgarner shows Diamondbacks are serious about winning
Arizona will eating more than $30 million by cutting ties with the one-time ace theyu signed prior to the 2020 season. “It just didn’t work out.”
Nightengale’s Notebook: 2013 Red Sox ‘knew what it meant’ to win World Series after Marathon bombing
David Ortiz and the Red Sox helped rally Boston in the wake of the 2013 tragedy by going on to win the World Series.
MLB’s percentage of Black players is the lowest since 1955. What’s baseball doing to fix that?
MLB isn’t happy with the numbers, but those in charge say the “pipeline and foundation will bear fruit.”
‘Baseball brought us together’: Brewers’ Garrett Mitchell, softball star wife Haley cherish MLB life
Off to a hot start for the surprising Milwaukee Brewers, Garrett Mitchell is getting love and support from his wife Haley, a softball star.
‘Baseball brought us together’: Brewers’ Garrett Mitchell, softball star wife Haley cherish MLB life
Off to a hot start for the surprising Milwaukee Brewers, Garrett Mitchell is getting love and support from his wife Haley, a softball star.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Speedy Diamondbacks are ‘changing the game’ with aggressive play
The 2023 Diamondbacks are making life tough for their opponents, using elite speed and defense – an “old-school style.”