Three managers have been fired this week, with the Mets dropping Carlos Beltran on Thursday as the Astros’ cheating scandal continues to snowball.
Author: Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY
After Astros’ sign-stealing suspensions, Red Sox are next — and Alex Cora’s punishment will be harsh
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has yet to rule on the fate of Red Sox manager Alex Cora, who as Astros bench coach helped concoct sign-stealing system.
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.
MLB’s most important moves off the field: 14 hires reshaping the league’s brainpower balance
In the modern baseball world, brain power is increasingly viewed as the ultimate currency.
MLB to test for opioids in wake of Tyler Skaggs’ death; removes marijuana from ‘drugs of abuse’ list
In the wake of Tyler Skaggs’ tragedy, Major League Baseball and the Players’ Association came together for a most important and too-rare occurrence.
MLB study on juiced balls can’t explain much: ‘Have to accept … the baseball is going to vary’
The second MLB-commissioned report in three years included both reasons and recommendations for the home run surge.
‘Story just had to be told’: Slain Capital Gazette journalist’s widow finishes his book
John McNamara was among five people killed in a Maryland newsroom in June 2018. He left a legacy of good will and an unfinished book his wife took up.
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.