Derek Jeter, perhaps last MLB player who was also a celebrity, will likely be last Hall of Famer for whom widespread fame was part of the equation.
Author: Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY
50 years after his letter changed baseball forever, Curt Flood’s sacrifice still resonates
Flood’s decision to place himself at the tip of the sword started a battle his brothers in the game would eventually win.
‘Ripping a community apart’: Minor-league franchises on the chopping block ready to fight MLB’s proposal
MLB has targeted 42 minor-league teams for elimination, a proposal being met with pushback from communities across the country.
Angels star Mike Trout beats out Alex Bregman to win his third AL MVP award
Trout set a career high with 45 home runs and took home the award for the first time since 2016.
Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger edges out Brewers’ Christian Yelich for NL MVP Award
Cody Bellinger and Christian Yelich dominated the National League landscape in 2019, but it was the Dodgers slugger who won the NL MVP award.
Braves make a splash, signing closer Will Smith to three-year, $40 million deal
The two-time defending NL East champion Braves have had bullpen issues and addressed that immediately by signing the left-hander.
Mets ace Jacob deGrom goes back-to-back with another NL Cy Young award
Jacob DeGrom captured his second consecutive NL Cy Young Award, outpointing Hyun-jin Ryu and Max Scherzer.
With latest sign-stealing revelations, Houston Astros once again toe baseball’s ethical lines
Accused of electronically stealing signs in 2017, the Astros organization faces even more questions about its culture.
MLB free agents: Ranking the 79 best players in the 2019-2020 class
As free agency opens, USA TODAY Sports examines the top 79 free agents available on the market, from Gerrit Cole to Jason Kipnis.
Justin Verlander’s World Series woes continue with sixth loss in seven starts
Houston’s veteran ace picked up his sixth loss in seven career World Series starts as Astros drop Game 6 vs. Nationals.