MLB lockout talks resume in Florida as season openers threatened
The lockout enters its 82nd day Monday as negotiations resume in Florida. MLB on Friday canceled spring training games from Feb. 26 through March 4.
The lockout enters its 82nd day Monday as negotiations resume in Florida. MLB on Friday canceled spring training games from Feb. 26 through March 4.
MLB postpones 1st week of spring training amid lockout
Major League Baseball has canceled the first week of spring training games through March 4 in the first public acknowledgement of the disruption caused by the lockout.
Major League Baseball has canceled the first week of spring training games through March 4 in the first public acknowledgement of the disruption caused by the lockout.
Former Angels employee convicted in Tyler Skaggs’ overdose death
Former Angels employee Eric Kay was found guilty of supplying Tyler Skaggs with the drugs that led to his overdose death. Kay could face life in prison.
Former Angels employee Eric Kay was found guilty of supplying Tyler Skaggs with the drugs that led to his overdose death. Kay could face life in prison.
Jeremy Giambi’s cause of death was suicide, coroner’s report says
Former Major League Baseball player Jeremy Giambi died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s coroners report.
Former Major League Baseball player Jeremy Giambi died by a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s coroners report.
MLB Lockout: Spring training camps on hold as labor negotiations continue
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says spring training remains on hold because of a management lockout and his goal is to reach a labor contract that allows opening day as scheduled on March 31.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says spring training remains on hold because of a management lockout and his goal is to reach a labor contract that allows opening day as scheduled on March 31.
Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi dead at 47
Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi has died. He was 47 years old.
Former MLB player Jeremy Giambi has died. He was 47 years old.
Trevor Bauer will not face criminal charges in assault investigation
Officials announced after a months-long investigation, Trevor Bauer will not face any criminal charges following allegations of assault.
Officials announced after a months-long investigation, Trevor Bauer will not face any criminal charges following allegations of assault.
MLB stops testing athletes for steroids amid lockout, AP sources say
Two people familiar with the sport’s Joint Drug Program tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has stopped testing players for steroids for the first time in nearly 20 years due to the expiration of the sport’s drug agreement.
Two people familiar with the sport’s Joint Drug Program tell The Associated Press that Major League Baseball has stopped testing players for steroids for the first time in nearly 20 years due to the expiration of the sport’s drug agreement.
Baseball Hall of Fame: David Ortiz elected in 1st turn on ballot
David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry to Cooperstown in their final year under consideration by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
David Ortiz was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his first turn on the ballot, while steroid-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were denied entry to Cooperstown in their final year under consideration by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.
MLB lockout: Players union to present owners with counter offer on Monday
Players and owners return to the negotiating table on Monday, hoping to reach an agreement to end the MLB lockout.
Players and owners return to the negotiating table on Monday, hoping to reach an agreement to end the MLB lockout.
Robot umpires being called up to Triple-A this season
Major League Baseball is expanding its automated strike zone experiment to Triple-A, the highest level of the minor leagues.
Major League Baseball is expanding its automated strike zone experiment to Triple-A, the highest level of the minor leagues.
Spring boom ahead? Phoenix area businesses getting ready for more visitors
Spring will soon be here, and businesses throughout the Phoenix area area getting ready for an big increase in visitors.
Spring will soon be here, and businesses throughout the Phoenix area area getting ready for an big increase in visitors.
MLB lockout: Little progress made as league, players’ union resume talks
Talks between Major League Baseball and the players’ union resumed Thursday, the first negotiations since the lockout began in early December.
Talks between Major League Baseball and the players’ union resumed Thursday, the first negotiations since the lockout began in early December.
Rachel Balkovec to manage Yankees minor league team
The New York Yankees are promoting Rachel Balkovec to manager of the Low A Tampa Tarpons, making her the first woman to skipper a team affiliated with Major League Baseball.
The New York Yankees are promoting Rachel Balkovec to manager of the Low A Tampa Tarpons, making her the first woman to skipper a team affiliated with Major League Baseball.
D-backs revamp front office, add former Cubs exec McLeod
Jason McLeod’s title is Special Assistant to D-backs Executive Vice President & General Manager Mike Hazen.
Jason McLeod’s title is Special Assistant to D-backs Executive Vice President & General Manager Mike Hazen.
Buck O'Neil, Bud Fowler, four others elected to baseball Hall of Fame
Buck O'Neil, Gil Hodges, Minnie Minoso, Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva and Bud Fowler elected to baseball Hall of Fame.
Buck O'Neil, Gil Hodges, Minnie Minoso, Jim Kaat, Tony Oliva and Bud Fowler elected to baseball Hall of Fame.
Arizonans not worried yet about spring training amid ongoing MLB lockout
While spring training could be delayed as a result of the current Major League Baseball lockout, some workers with businesses that revolve around baseball say they are not worried about it just yet.
While spring training could be delayed as a result of the current Major League Baseball lockout, some workers with businesses that revolve around baseball say they are not worried about it just yet.
MLB lockout: Teams scrub players from websites amid work stoppage
Players are nowhere to be found on MLB websites as of Dec. 2. The league said it will remain that way throughout the lockout.
Players are nowhere to be found on MLB websites as of Dec. 2. The league said it will remain that way throughout the lockout.
MLB lockout: Players, owners begin first work stoppage since 1995
Baseball's labor dispute has led to MLB owners locking out the players, the league's first work stoppage in two decades.
Baseball's labor dispute has led to MLB owners locking out the players, the league's first work stoppage in two decades.
D-backs add 4-time All-Star reliever Melancon on 2-year deal
The right-handed Mark Melancon, who will be 37 by opening day, led the big leagues with 39 saves last year in his only season with the San Diego Padres.
The right-handed Mark Melancon, who will be 37 by opening day, led the big leagues with 39 saves last year in his only season with the San Diego Padres.