Dansby Swanson wasn’t so sure about the Cubs, and neither was his soccer-playing wife, but the new power couple is now part of Chicago’s fabric.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Nightengale’s Notebook: MLBPA’s Tony Clark says big spending should be ‘celebrated, not questioned’
Baseball is already looking ahead to its next labor battle after a winter of discourse over a few teams spending big.
MLB’s new rules impacting spring training; what’s it going to be like during regular season?
The Braves-Red Sox game ended when Cal Conley was called out for not being in the batter’s box in time. Imagine if it happens in the regular season?
‘This is going to be fun’: MLB’s new rules (mostly) ace first spring training test
The Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres showed the world on Friday just what baseball will look like in this new era of rule changes.
‘I don’t miss a freakin’ thing’: Albert Pujols enjoying retirement after 22-year MLB career
Albert Pujols, 43, could have returned for a 23rd MLB season, but he is enjoying retirement too much and doesn’t ‘miss a freakin’ thing.’
‘It’s not going to be smooth:’ Spring training games begin with new dramatic rule changes
Spring Training games begin Friday and will utilize the most dramatic rule changes in the history of the sport. ‘It’s not going to be smooth.’
Taylor and Tyler Rogers, only the fourth set of twins to be on the same MLB team, are two-of-a-kind
Taylor and Tyler Rogers, only the fourth set of twins to be on the same major-league team, already are having the time of their lives.
Nightengale’s Notebook: 111-win Dodgers in uncharted territory after unusually quiet winter?
Los Angeles has won nine of the last 10 NL West titles, but wasn’t as active or big-spending this winter as in years past.
‘Super disappointing’: Clayton Kershaw will miss World Baseball Classic after insurance issue
Every player must receive medical insurance to participate in the tournament, MLB officials said.
Rob Manfred questions whether San Diego Padres can sustain their huge payroll in small market
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred questioned whether teams like the San Diego Padres can sustain their massive payroll in a small market.