Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Baseball is at a crossroads. Juiced balls, intentional or not, is among the litany of anxieties that are troubling the players and the union.

Cleveland’s All-Star game is a welcome home for Michael Brantley and CC Sabathia, but Francisco Lindor’s upcoming free agency is a tricky topic.

Juiced baseballs are cited as the reason for home runs being hit at a record pace, but what if PED use is also to blame? “You can’t help but wonder.”

Here we are two decades later, with MLB having one of the most extensive drug-testing programs, and we’re left wondering if history is repeating itself.

MLB still says it’s illegal, but don’t ask ex-player David Segui, who remains an advocate for steroids and tells USA TODAY he still uses testosterone.

Albert Pujols returned to St. Louis as a visitor for the first time since leaving the Cardinals in 2011, and fans welcomed him back with open arms.

Ten years ago, no one in baseball wanted him. Today, Kirby Yates is the envy of every team who now wants to trade for him.

It’s been a bit of a question mark in recent years, but the Dodgers’ starting pitching is primed for an all-time great year – and deep into October.

A day after Craig Kimbrel finally found a team, Dallas Keuchel’s free agency came to a close as the 2015 Cy Young winner agreed to join the Braves.

The Cubs agreed to a contract with the free agent closer, but he hasn’t faced major-league hitters in more than seven months.