Injury issues have held Byron Buxton and Mike Trout back in recent years, but this could be the season they both stay healthy and put up huge numbers.
Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY
Bruce Arians stunningly steps down as Tampa Bay Buccaneers head coach; Todd Bowles named successor
After guiding the Bucs to a Super Bowl title in 2020, Bruce Arians will move into the front office as defensive coordinator Todd Bowles takes over.
Cardinals thrash Nationals 29-8 in Albert Pujols’ first game back with former team
In Albert Pujols’ first game in a St. Louis uniform since the 2011 World Series, Cardinals bats go wild in rout that includes 15-run eighth inning.
Fantasy baseball rankings: Top 200 overall players for the 2022 MLB season
The Leviathan has been unleashed! Updated rankings and projections, LABR draft analysis and much more to help you dominate your fantasy draft.
New York Yankees make major move to acquire 3B Josh Donaldson from Minnesota Twins
The Yankees bolster their infield by acquiring 2015 AL MVP Josh Donaldson and Isiah Kiner-Falefa from the Twins for Gary Sanchez and Gio Urshela.
Bryce Harper offers his opinion of the MLB lockout in a hilarious Instagram story
Reigning National League MVP Bryce Harper tags Japanese League team with a photo of him in their uniform, saying he’s “got some time to kill.”
Former Seattle Mariners, Chicago White Sox infielder Julio Cruz dies at 67
Julio Cruz was an original member of the Seattle Mariners and had been one of the team’s Spanish-language radio announcers since 2003.
Record-setting MLB umpire ‘Cowboy’ Joe West officially retired after 45 seasons
Known as “Cowboy Joe,” West set the all-time record by umpiring in 5,460 regular-season games; MLB hires first full-time ump born in Puerto Rico.
UCLA forward Mac Etienne arrested after postgame altercation with Arizona fans
Redshirt freshman was seen in video apparently spitting into the crowd as the Bruins were leaving the court after Thursday night’s 76-66 loss.
Bob Costas: NBC ‘dealt the worst hand imaginable’ with Beijing Olympics
Televising the Winter Olympics will be a momentous challenge, Bob Costas says, due to political tensions, COVID restrictions and other obstacles.