Rob Manfred rejected Oakland mayor’s claims the A’s had “no intention of staying” and used the city to get a better stadium deal elsewhere.
Author: Steve Gardner, USA TODAY
Pirates call up 33-year-old career minor leaguer Drew Maggi from Class AA
After more than 1,000 games and 13 seasons in the minor leagues, infielder Drew Maggi stunned when hearing he’ll get a chance to make his MLB debut.
Max Scherzer suspended 10 games after foreign substance ejection vs. Dodgers
MLB rules require automatic suspension after the Mets’ Max Scherzer was ruled to have an illegal foreign substance on his hand, glove vs. Dodgers.
Diamondbacks designate Madison Bumgarner for assignment
After leading the Giants to three World Series titles, four-time All-Star Madison Bumgarner has struggled to a 5.23 ERA over four seasons in Arizona.
Ryan Leaf has expletive-laden response to former Indianapolis Colts GM’s 1998 predraft criticism
After Bill Polian criticized Ryan Leaf’s dedication, the former No. 2 overall draft pick hit back for continuing “to spew this (expletive) narrative.”
Fernando Tatis’ return to the majors helps balance out early injury issues
The Padres get their All-Star back this week from suspension to help bolster a position that’s suffered some painful injuries in the early going.
Clippers’ Russell Westbrook gets into heated exchange with fan during playoff game in Phoenix
In a video of a heated exchange with a Suns fan, Russell Westbrook is heard saying, “Watch your mouth” to and punctuating it with an expletive.
Central Florida’s John Rhys Plumlee collects two hits, throws two TDs in baseball/football double-duty
“It’s something that I’ll never forget,” John Rhys Plumlee said after his historic feat Friday on the diamond and the gridiron.
Rapper E-40 says ‘racial bias’ to blame for ejection from Warriors-Kings playoff game
Noted Warriors fan Earl Stevens, known as E-40, was kicked out of his courtside seat in Sacramento on Saturday after an altercation with heckler.
Cardinals rookie Jordan Walker has career-opening hit streak end at 12 games
With hits in his first 12 career games, St. Louis outfielder Jordan Walker has tied the longest streak by an MLB player 20 years old or younger.