Many MLB players made the personal choice of not getting a vaccine shot for COVID-19, but at what cost?
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Nightengale’s Notebook: After ‘perfect storm of awesome’ last year, Giants struggle to recapture the magic
San Francisco has been unable to find its footing in 2022 hovering around .500 while the Dodgers and Padres fight atop the NL West.
Nightengale’s Notebook: The inside story of where Freddie Freeman’s free agency went wrong
The former MVP signed with the Dodgers in the offseason, a shocking departure that has become more dramatic in the past few weeks.
‘Bring it on’: Padres ready for huge series against division rival Dodgers, who have owned the NL West
The Padres roll into Los Angeles for a four-game series with the third-best record in the NL, just 1 ½ games behind the Dodgers in the NL West.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Heard of Luis Arráez? ‘Old-school’ Twins infielder is in line for a batting title
Minnesota’s wizard with a bat has MLB’s best batting average and could be a first-time All-Star.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Juneteenth brings renewed call to put trailblazer Curt Flood in Cooperstown
Widow of former Cardinals star, actress Judy Pace Flood, says Civil Rights movement gave him strength to push forward in landmark free agency case.
‘Joc deserved to be slapped:’ Reds outspoken OF Tommy Pham opens up about Slap Heard ‘Round Baseball
Considering it has been three weeks, the story between Pham and Pederson and their fantasy football dispute refuses to die. Pham has ‘no regrets.’
Nightengale’s Notebook: How Mariners’ Logan Gilbert went from an undrafted high schooler to MLB ace
“He’s got great stuff, he’s got a great idea of what he’s doing out there,” said Mariners manager Scott Servais.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Atlanta knows it can rally through World Series hangover, but ‘last year is last year’
The reigning champions started the season 23-27 but look to repeat last year’s NL East comeback.
Phillies had no choice but to fire manager Joe Girardi: ‘The right – but very difficult – decision’
Joe Girardi was fired on Friday, out in Philadelphia after serving as the team’s manager since 2020.