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Moneyball guru Beane buys stake in soccer club
Moneyball guru Billy Beane has strengthening his ties with AZ Alkmaar after buying a minority share in the Dutch club.
'Hey, you've got the best stuff in the big leagues': Inside Yu Darvish's return to elite status
Here's how a heated discussion with his pitching coach and some advice from Trevor Bauer helped the Cubs' righty rediscover his best form.
Kershaw 2nd Dodgers pitcher to reach 2,500 K's
Clayton Kershaw became the second pitcher in Los Angeles Dodgers history to record 2,500 strikeouts, joining Don Sutton, when he got Arizona's Nick Ahmed swinging in the second inning Thursday.
Dodgers' Kershaw records 2,500th strikeout
Clayton Kershaw became the second pitcher in Los Angeles Dodgers history to record 2,500 strikeouts, joining Don Sutton, when he got Arizona's Nick Ahmed swinging in the second inning Thursday night.
Phillies retire Allen's No. 15 in moving ceremony
The Phillies retired Dick Allen's No. 15 on Thursday, the first time they've retired the number of a player who hasn't been inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Mets' dirty knees honor Seaver's classic delivery
Every member of the Mets had dirt covering his right knee before Thursday's game against the Yankees, a nod to Tom Seaver's drop-and-drive delivery. Seaver died Monday at age 75.
Astros' Altuve leaves game, getting MRI on knee
After a hard slide into third base, Astros star Jose Altuve left Thursday's game with right knee discomfort and is getting an MRI.
Red Sox's Martinez: Hesitant to test free agency
Boston slugger J.D. Martinez said several variables -- from the unknown financial state of market to the questions about player evaluation after a shortened season -- make him not want to test free agency.
Tom Seaver and why sometimes you really should meet your heroes
As writer T.J. Quinn got to know his childhood idol, he learned Tom was every bit as terrific as he'd imagined.
A's righty Mengden tests positive for coronavirus
Athletics right-hander Daniel Mengden has tested positive for the coronavirus and is asymptomatic.
MLB names 30 nominees for Clemente Award
The Roberto Clemente Award will be named next Wednesday to honor the player who best represents the game through "extraordinary character, community involvement, philanthropy and positive contributions, both on and off the field."
Cubs announce plans for sportsbook at Wrigley
The Cubs became the first MLB franchise to commit to opening a retail sportsbook on their stadium premises with Thursday's announcement of a multiyear partnership with DraftKings.
Why baseball's minor leagues are changing forever
MLB's plan to overhaul the minor leagues includes cutting more than 40 affiliated clubs and, according to a source, even shuttering MiLB's offices in St. Petersburg, Florida.
'A fun ride': Manny Machado on the Padres' rise, his bounce-back season
Machado talks about finding joy in baseball again -- and playing next to the game's top phenom in San Diego.
Fantasy Focus Baseball: Deadline Deals, Sleeper Saves And Weekend Streamers
Eric and Tristan discuss the impact of Monday's trade deadline, a future ninth inning ace, the 2021 top tier of starting pitchers and preview the weekend!
Tom Seaver transformed the Mets and transfixed their fans
The Miracle Mets wouldn't have existed without Tom Seaver, whose arrival in New York was itself a stroke of amazin' luck.
Rays 2B hits 2 HRs, says 'no revenge' vs. Yanks
The Rays' Mike Brousseau homered twice in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Yankees, one night after Aroldis Chapman threw a 101 mph fastball over his head.
Duvall's 3-HR game puts Braves in record books
The Braves' Adam Duvall hit three home runs a night after teammate Marcell Ozuna did it, making them the first teammates in major league history to perform the feat in consecutive games.
Seaver, Hall of Famer and Mets legend, dies at 75
Tom Seaver, the Hall of Fame pitcher who led the Mets to a World Series title in 1969 and won three Cy Young Awards, died Monday at age 75.
Yanks' Chapman, Boone, Rays' Cash suspended
Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman and manager Aaron Boone and Rays manager Kevin Cash were all suspended for an incident Tuesday night.