Author: Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY

Pitching has been the key for both the Mets and the Giants so far, with the Giants’ team 2.20 ERA through Sunday the best in the majors.

Giants first base coach Antoan Richardson says that Padres coach Mike Shildt yelled profanities directed at him that “reeked undertones of racism.”

Fans around the world will be treated to some top-quality matchups in the group stage.

Walker, who has been the Blue Jays’ pitching coach since 2012, is in Florida for spring training.

With the MLB lockout coming to an end, All-Star shortstops Carlos Correa and Trevor Story are still available as free agents.

Kershaw has spent his entire 14-year career with the Dodgers and helped the team reach the postseason in each of the past nine seasons.

He may have not had the most eye-popping home run numbers, but Colorado Rockies first baseman Todd Helton was one of the top hitters of the late-90s.

One of the best defensive players of his generation, Jones enters his fifth year on the Hall of Fame ballot having seen a huge bump in support.

Jimmy Rollins, debuting on the Hall of Fame ballot in 2022, was a leader for Phillies club that won five division titles in a row and two NL pennants.

Valdez is giving back after a breakout 2021 season for Houston.