Ryan Divish: What to make of Mariners’ lack of spending so far in free agency SEATTLE — “A nickel ain’t worth a dime anymore.” Tribune News Service · Jan 1, 2023
MLB Letter in Yankees Sign-Stealing Investigation Finally Unsealed I wrote about the unsealing order in 2020; the order was then affirmed earlier this year, and just today Judge Jed Rakoff (S.D.N.Y.) unsealed "the minimally redacted version" of the letter. (Judge Rakoff's opinion starts with, "Time to close the books.") You can see that redacted version, which is too… Reason · Dec 30, 2022
Let’s Remember What We’ll Forget From 2022 Many of us at Sports Illustrated have spent the last few weeks looking back on this year in sports. We combed through the catalog of stories we’ve published over the past 12 months to pick out our favorites and sum up what happened (or in the case of MMQB editor… Sports Illustrated · Dec 30, 2022
What We'll Remember From 2022: MLB Aaron Judge's home run chase and Houston's second title headlined a baseball season that, for a time, seemed like it might not happen at all. Sports Illustrated · Dec 30, 2022
'Almost a saint': Roberto Clemente is as influential as ever 50 years after his death When Roberto Clemente Jr. woke on the morning of Dec. 31, 1972, he immediately tiptoed to his parents' bedroom to see whether his father was up. Los Angeles Times · Dec 30, 2022
Tom Krasovic: Peter Seidler is trying to finish the job that Ray Kroc began Baseball scouts tell me their bosses can't figure out Peter Seidler's math. The riddle: how the Padres can afford such large player payrolls, without losing big money. Tribune News Service · Dec 30, 2022
Top Michigan State sports moments of 2022 Check out some of the most notable Michigan State sports moments in the year of 2022 USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 29, 2022
Jeff Luhnow’s Next Act: Soccer The scandal-marked former Astros GM says he has nothing to apologize for. Sports Illustrated · Dec 29, 2022
Andruw Jones’s Hall of Fame Case Comes Down to His Historic Peak He was one of the best players ever through his age-30 season, but his decline was sudden and steep. Sports Illustrated · Dec 28, 2022
SI:AM | Luka and Tatum Are Taking Over Plus, looking back at LIV Golf’s emergence. Sports Illustrated · Dec 28, 2022
NFL legend claims playing in MLB was harder as he could 'not master it' Deion Sanders, the iconic cornerback who defined showmanship in sports in the 1990s, played in both the NFL and MLB and made history when he scored a touchdown and home run on the same day Daily Mirror · Dec 28, 2022
Jimmy Rollins Belongs in the Hall of Fame—But He Has a Long Way to Go Few players combined for power and speed like the longtime Phillies shortstop. Sports Illustrated · Dec 27, 2022
Pirates add to rotation in unexpected, creative way by signing Rich Hill General manager Ben Cherington said a few days before Christmas that the Pirates hoped to add to their starting rotation. After the holiday, Pittsburgh did that in a creative and unexpected way, inking 42-year-old left-hander Rich Hill to a one-year, $8 million contract. Tribune News Service · Dec 27, 2022
And the Most Representative MLB Hitter of 2022 Is ... Which player best shows the type of baseball we saw this year? Let’s take a look. Sports Illustrated · Dec 27, 2022
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 26, 2022 MLB stars get OK to play for Cuba in World Baseball Classic It clears the way for MLB stars such as José Abreu, Yordan Alvarez, Randy Arozarena, Yoán Moncada and Luis Robert to play for Cuba in the WBC in March.
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2022 US to let MLB stars play for Cuba in World Baseball Classic The United States will permit Major League Baseball players from Cuba to represent their home country in the World Baseball Classic next year
Sports Illustrated · Dec 26, 2022 MLB Is Giving Older Players More Money As the Game Gets Younger More players are being paid to leave rather than complete their contracts, and yet teams continue to ink long-term deals that take players well into their 30s.
The Independent UK · Dec 26, 2022 Roberto Clemente remains Latino legend 50 years after death Roberto Clemente remains one of the most revered figures in Puerto Rico and Latin America 50 years after his death
Sports Illustrated · Dec 25, 2022 Baseball World Reacts to Mets’ Concern About Carlos Correa Deal The infielder’s free agency has taken another unexpected turn.
Los Angeles Times · Dec 23, 2022 Dodgers surprised by timing of Trevor Bauer decision, now mulling next steps LOS ANGELES — It had been a quiet afternoon around Chavez Ravine.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 23, 2022 Report: Giants Sign RP Rogers, Reuniting Him With Twin Brother San Francisco will be the site of a family reunion in 2023.
WEKU · Dec 23, 2022 Pitcher Trevor Bauer's suspension for sexual abuse is ended by an MLB arbitrator The 31-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers star got an unprecedented two-season suspension without pay for violating the league's domestic violence and sexual assault policy. He can resume play this spring.
Tribune News Service · Dec 23, 2022 Alex Simon: Giants have replaced Mets as MLB’s big-market laughingstock It’s been a pretty good time to be a Giants fan in the near-quarter century since they moved to 24 Willie Mays Plaza, and the three pennants from the 2010s will fly forever.
Sports Illustrated · Dec 23, 2022 The Dodgers Should Know Where They Stand on Trevor Bauer Los Angeles has had months to prepare for the decision of whether to cut the pitcher or continue rostering him.
Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 23, 2022 Arbitrator reinstates Cy Young winner Trevor Bauer The 31-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers star was given an unprecedented two-season suspension without pay by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred on April 29 for violating the league’s domestic violence and sexual assault policy.