Ex-New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter focused on “all the votes I got. Do you know how hard it is to get that many people to agree on anything?”
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Opinion: Derek Jeter’s election to Baseball Hall of Fame comes at perfect time
Derek Jeter, the Yankees captain who helped win five World Series titles, was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
Opinion: Will the Houston Astros cheating scandal help Barry Bonds’ and Rogers Clemens’ Hall of Fame cases?
Will Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens’ chances of getting into the Hall of Fame increase because of the Astros’ sign-stealing scandal?
Former MLB players, coaches have mixed feelings toward Mike Fiers, the whistleblower in the Astros’ cheating scandal
The Astros’ cheating scandal has shaken the baseball world, but former players and coaches say what whistleblower Mike Fiers did was unforgivable.
Red Sox say ditching with Alex Cora was an ‘easy decision’ – but they’re still on the hook
Boston parted ways with their manager, but could still be hit with major punishments if an investigation showed the team cheated in 2018.
Opinion: Astros are still talented, but they are leaderless and flawed
The Astros, who have won a World Series and two AL pennants the last three years, are reporting to spring training as a vulnerable team.
MLB hands down historic punishment to Astros for sign stealing, including suspensions for manager A.J. Hinch and GM Jeff Luhnow
MLB suspended Houston Astros GM Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch for a year for their role in using electronic equipment to steal signs.
Decade of sports: Cubs winning 2016 World Series was best moment of the 2010s
The Cubs winning the 2016 World Series was the greatest moment in sports this past decade — ending a 108-year title drought.
Opinion: Scott Boras pulls off huge free agency coup and gets money flowing back into baseball
In a matter of 48 hours, Scott Boras had three clients sign for a staggering $824 million, quickly thawing out the cold free-agent market.
Gerrit Cole agrees to record nine-year, $324 million deal with Yankees
The Yankees and Gerrit Cole have reached agreement on a nine-year, $324 million contract, the biggest contract for a pitcher in baseball history.