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Role of fentanyl in Skaggs' death a focus at trial
Dr. Richard Fries, who did not conduct the autopsy on Tyler Skaggs' body but reviewed the one done by his predecessor and the toxicology report, testified Friday that Skaggs died of an overdose caused by the fentanyl in his system.
Coroner: Former MLBer Giambi died by suicide
The death of former major leaguer Jeremy Giambi was a suicide, the office of the Los Angeles County medical examiner-coroner said Friday.
Fantasy baseball: Washed up at 30? Where to draft Mike Trout
Eric Karabell takes a closer look at Mike Trout, who is entering his age-30 season. Is it time for fantasy managers to move on from this one-time lineup lock?
Rob Manfred says he's optimistic, and it could be 'disastrous' for MLB if he's wrong
Seventy days into the lockout, the commissioner finally spoke. Saturday, with Opening Day at stake, we'll find out if there is actually reason for hope.
Fantasy baseball pre-season rankings category-based leagues 2022
Here are Eric Karabell's rankings for ESPN head-to-head category leagues for the 2022 fantasy baseball season.
Skaggs trial: Autopsy results focus of Day 3
Dr. Marc Krouse, the medical examiner who did the autopsy on Tyler Skaggs, testified Thursday that fentanyl made his death a "greater probability" but couldn't say for certain that the opioid is what killed him.
Manfred: MLB has urgency to find Rays ballpark
Baseball officials "have a sense of urgency" to find a new ballpark for the Tampa Bay Rays after scrapping a plan to split seasons between Florida and Montreal when the team's lease at Tropicana Field expires following the 2027 season.
Manfred: Missing games a 'disastrous outcome'
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred declined to officially postpone the beginning of spring training despite the large chasm between the league and players on a new CBA and said he believed that "we will have an agreement in time to play our regular schedule."
Kendrick, Stanton join MLB executive council
Diamondbacks managing general partner Ken Kendrick and Mariners chairman John Stanton have joined Major League Baseball's eight-man executive council.
MLB lockout latest: Rob Manfred speaks at owners meetings
It's time for another update on where baseball's immediate and long-term future stand.
Skaggs' mother says opioid struggle dated to '13
Tyler Skaggs' mother gave emotional testimony Wednesday in the trial of former Angels communications director Eric Kay, who is charged with distributing opioids and causing the pitcher's opioid-related death in July 2019.
Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi dies at 47
Jeremy Giambi, who played six seasons in the majors and was a key figure on successful Oakland A's teams in the early 2000s, died Wednesday in Southern California, according to his agent, Joel Wolfe.
Riggleman, 69, takes minor league manager post
Veteran baseball manager and coach Jim Riggleman, 69, has accepted a position with the Billings Mustangs of independent Pioneer League to be the club's next manager.
Ranking MLB's all-time greatest uniforms
Joon Lee's top 20 list includes classics, one-offs and throwbacks -- and what they could teach uni designers today.
What's next for Trevor Bauer after L.A. district attorney declines to charge him?
Answering the latest questions around the sexual assault allegations against Bauer and his future in baseball and beyond.
Trial begins for ex-staffer tied to Skaggs' death
Both sides in the United States vs. Eric Kay trial that began Tuesday said jurors will see a line of major league players who received opioids from Kay in the Los Angeles Angels' home clubhouse.
DA: Dodgers' Bauer won't face criminal charges
The L.A. County District Attorney's Office says Trevor Bauer will not face criminal charges following allegations of sexual assault against the Dodgers pitcher. MLB says its investigation is ongoing.
Ventura: 'Natural' to suspect bulked-up players
Robin Ventura understands why some people might be suspicious of any players who appear bulked up when they report for workouts following the lockout.
Rockies skipper Black gets one-year extension
Rockies manager Bud Black, two wins shy of becoming the 66th manager in major league history to win 1,000 games, agreed Tuesday to a one-year contract extension.
Mets plan to host first Old-Timers' Day since '94
Frank Thomas, Ron Swoboda, Jon Matlack, Felix Millán, Mookie Wilson, Howard Johnson and Bobby Ojeda are among the more than 40 players scheduled to attend when the Mets bring back Old-Timers' Day on Aug. 27.