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
‘I feel like clubhouse culture is huge’: MLB teams turning to experienced managers
Three-time World Series champion manager Bruce Bochy, 67, of the Texas Rangers, is one of seven managers older than 60, entering the 2023 season.
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?
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.
‘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.
‘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.’
‘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.’
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.
‘The script is ready:’ Padres no longer the Dodgers’ ‘little brother’ in NL West
The Padres finally overcame their bitter rival Dodgers in the 2022 playoffs, and now believe there’s a new sheriff in the National League West.
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.