Goose Gossage, a Hall of Famer, blasted virtually every facet of the game today, including MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
MLB, players meet for 5 hours in Florida, but make little headway on key economic issues
With time running short to start regular season on time, two sides still $95 million apart on pre-arbitration bonus pool; luxury tax, minimum salaries not discussed.
MLB cancels first week of spring training games; daily negotiations to begin Monday
MLB said it will begin daily negotiating sessions Monday with players association in hopes of reaching deal to avoid delaying start of regular season.
Players union unimpressed with MLB’s new proposal; start of regular season in jeopardy
The players union was thoroughly unimpressed by MLB’s offer Saturday, meaning spring training will likely be delayed.
MLB lockout: Universal DH approved, Rob Manfred hopeful season won’t start late as spring training delay looms
MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association have a scheduled negotiating session Saturday.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Brian Flores lawsuit holds a mirror up to MLB’s disgraceful hiring practices
While Brian Flores’ class-action lawsuit against the NFL drew everyone’s attention, his claims could easily be shifted to another sport, like MLB.
MLB requests federal mediator in lockout negotiations; player calls it ‘a publicity stunt’
The two sides used a federal mediator during the 1994-95 strike.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Why Fred McGriff belongs in the Baseball Hall of Fame
A five-time All-Star, McGriff finished his career with 493 home runs and won a World Series title in 1995.
Opinion: David Ortiz’s Hall of Fame election muddles argument for Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens
If David Ortiz is in the Hall of Fame – and Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens aren’t -then those who were suspended for PED use are out, too.
Spirited MLB labor talks continue, but major obstacles still exist
Major League Baseball and the players union continued to make slow, incremental progress Tuesday, but they are still a long way from an agreement.