USA Today 'You got to go home some day:' Is this Dusty Baker's final season as manager in the majors? By: Bob Nightengale Could this be Dusty Baker's last hurrah? He's not saying, but what a glorious ride it has been in Houston.
USA Today 'Ready for another one?': Defending World Series champion Astros ready to build on dynasty By: Bob Nightengale Despite losing the home opener against the White Sox, the Astros raised there 2022 World Series banner to the delight of the fans.
USA Today MLB payrolls 2023: 9 things to know from annual survey of baseball's salaries By: Bob Nightengale While baseball's biggest spenders have record-setting payrolls in 2023, some owners are still failing to invest in their teams.
USA Today 'Baseball brought us together': Brewers' Garrett Mitchell, softball star wife Haley cherish MLB life By: Bob Nightengale Off to a hot start for the surprising Milwaukee Brewers, Garrett Mitchell is getting love and support from his wife Haley, a softball star.
USA Today Ditching Madison Bumgarner shows Diamondbacks are serious about winning By: Bob Nightengale Arizona will eating more than $30 million by cutting ties with the one-time ace theyu signed prior to the 2020 season. "It just didn't work out."
Former All-Star OF Jason Heyward has 'a new lease on life' with Dodgers By: Bob Nightengale Heyward, who still had two years remaining on his $184 million contract, was released by the Cubs last season. Now he has a second chance in L.A.
USA Today $280 million man Xander Bogaerts living up to the hype in first year with San Diego Padres By: Bob Nightengale San Diego's new shortstop Xander Bogaerts is off to a hot start, winning over teammates and fans with his play and leadership.
USA Today Underrated Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen no longer a fringe player By: Bob Nightengale Diamondbacks pitcher Zac Gallen, who is 5-1 with a 2.26 ERA, has been the most underrated pitcher in baseball this season.
USA Today Deja vu in Boston? Celtics' comeback callback to 2004 Red Sox's historic rally to title By: Bob Nightengale Boston isn't fazed by 3-0 deficits. The Red Sox rallied against the Yankees in 2004, and the Celtics are one win away from doing it to the Heat.
USA Today 'Here to dominate:' After three torturous seasons, Boston's Chris Sale is back By: Bob Nightengale Chris Sale, who's spent the last three years pitching just 48 ⅓ innings, is moving closer to once again being one of the elite pitchers in the AL.