Fans may have bought tickets for a baseball game, but it was just a backdrop for the emotional tribute on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Mike Piazza, Mets remember 9/11’s aftermath – and ‘divine intervention’ in sports’ return to New York City
Mike Piazza hit 427 home runs in his 16-year career, but perhaps the most memorable one came on the night of Sept. 21, 2001.
Opinion: MLB’s payroll disparity has become laughable, threatening the integrity of sport
The Dodgers’ $261 million payroll is twice as much as 15 other teams in MLB, creating a gulf between the haves and have-nots that must be fixed.
Nightengale’s Notebook: How the Atlanta Braves turned their season around – and may run away with the NL East
After a dismal start, the Braves have turnaround their season and sit atop the National League East.
Diamondbacks pitcher Caleb Smith has glove confiscated, gets ejected for use of illegal foreign substances
Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Caleb Smith had his glove confiscated Wednesday night for the use of illegal foreign substances. He faces 10-game ban.
Opinion: Return of Fernando Tatis Jr. could be a momentum-changer for struggling San Diego Padres
A day after being no-hit, the San Diego Padres might have had a season-altering win thanks to the dramatic return of Fernando Tatis Jr.
Fighting to save their season, Padres activate Fernando Tatis Jr. to play right field
San Diego is moving its MVP candidate from shortstop in an attempt to cut down on injuries – as the race for the postseason heats up.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Eric Hosmer, Luke Voit suddenly feeling unwanted with uncertain futures
Eric Hosmer, who kick-started the Padres’ rebuild, and Luke Voit, the Yankees surprise power hitter, both find themselves suddenly feeling unwanted.
‘It’s definitely a challenge:’ Former NL MVP Cody Bellinger enduring season-long slump with the Dodgers
Just two years ago, Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger was the best player in NL. Today, he’s in the conversation of being among the worst-hitting players.
Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has administrative leave extended to July 27 as assault investigation continues
MLB, which continues to investigate allegations of sexual assault against Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer, extended his administrative leave to July 27.