Alex Rodriguez isn't the ideal Cooperstown candidate, but three MVP awards, one World Series title, and twenty seasons under his belt may be enough to overlook a few of his glaring misdeeds.
A video making the rounds on Twitter reveals the moment a protester interrupted a live broadcast of the baseball game between Cuba and the Tampa Bay Rays on ESPN.
The first U.S.-Cuba baseball game since 1999 came hours after a terrorist attack in Belgium and Cuba President Raul Castro's coy response to questions about his country's human rights record.
The Obama administration's progress in re-establishing relations with Cuba could have a major impact on Major League Baseball, now that a newly implemented rule allows U.S. franchises to sign contracts directly with Cuban players.
The St. Louis Cardinals are looking at different options to temporarily replace injured shortstop Jhonny Peralta. The 33-year-old is set to miss two to three months due to a ligament tear on his left thumb.
CC Sabathia was impressive in his spring debut for the New York Yankees against the Miami Marlins. It was his first start since Oct. 1 and four months removed from entering a rehab facility for alcoholism.
U.S. President Barack Obama is set to watch the Cuban national baseball team during his visit to Havana in March. His administration is looking for ways to cement the recent thaw in relations with Cuba via the one sport both nations love: baseball.
New York Yankees starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka underwent surgery to remove a bone spur in his right elbow. He looked good in his return to the mound this Sunday against the Philadelphia Phillies. He only allowed two hits and one walk while he ended up striking out two batters.
New York Yankees first baseman Mark Teixeira is entering the final year of his eight-year, $180 million contract that was signed back in 2009. He is coming off a bounce-back campaign in 2015 that was cut short by a fractured shin.
The 2016 MLB season has started with players reporting for spring training. The New York Yankees made headlines with their "Mount Krause" hill at their training facility. However, the Yankees are also expecting their players to handle the media in a very respectful manner.
The 2016 MLB Spring Training is about to start in a few days when players report to their respective teams. The New York Yankees have acquired new and retained valuable players this offseason, but their overall health is still a major concern.
The 2016 MLB Spring Training is just a week away, but the Baltimore Orioles remains interested in several players in free agency as well as in the trade market. The Orioles' main priority is to sign a starting pitcher, but they are now being linked with outfielder Dexter Fowler and Cincinnati Reds' Jay Bruce, per Mass Live.
CC Sabathia is expected to fight for a starting role with Ivan Nova during spring training. New York Yankees spring training is almost here, and manager Joe Girardi has a lot of crucial decisions to make.
The 2016 MLB Spring Training is set to start in just a week with the New York Yankees possibly trying to have Starlin Castro play third base, as reported by CBS New York. The 25-year-old Castro is a natural shortstop but was moved to second base towards the end of the season with the Chicago Cubs.
The MLB Spring Training is set to start in a few more days and teams are starting fill up their 40-man rosters as well as stacking up their farm system with the best available international prospects. Check out the latest rumors regarding free agent starting pitcher Yovani Gallardo and a host of Cuban prospects including Lazarito and the Gurriel Brothers.
The New York Yankees are reportedly one of the teams that are expected to make a strong push to acquire Cuban slugger Yulieski Gourriel later this year.
Jake Arrieta and the Chicago Cubs agreed to a $10.7 million 2016 salary, the largest one-year contract for a second-time arbitration eligible pitcher last Feb. 5, as reported by the Associated Press. Arrieta made only $3.63 million last season with the Cubs offering $7.6 million this year before agreeing to the new deal.
It's less than two weeks away before pitchers and players report for Spring Training and get ready for the upcoming 2016 MLB season. The latest rumors include the continuous pursuit of the Baltimore Orioles for a starting pitcher and the Houston Astros adding another piece for their bullpen.
All Major League Baseball teams have handed out contracts to free agents this offseason with the exception of the New York Yankees, per MLBTR. The 27-time World Series champions who are worth billions did not spend a single dollar to free agents this season fueled rumors of the team preparing for one big name in 2018.
