Dick Allen, the Phillies’ first prominent Black player, starred while receiving death threats. He fell one vote shy of Hall of Fame induction in 2014.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Opinion: Non-tender deadline floods free agent market, another reminder of MLB’s economic reality
There were a record 59 arbitration-eligible players non-tendered in MLB. No position was gutted more than power-hitting outfielders.
Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation, Baseball Assistance Team merge to help those in need of financial assistance
The Professional Baseball Scouts Foundation officially merged with the Baseball Assistance Team, trying to meet the challenges of the pandemic.
These 17 arbitration-eligible players could soon join full and frozen free agent market
With 175 free agents still unemployed, the list could get larger if teams non-tender these players. Here’s a look at the biggest names and rumors.
White Sox manager Tony La Russa charged with DUI stemming from February arrest
New White Sox manager Tony La Russa was charged with driving under the influence in February in Phoenix, according to court records obtained by ESPN.
Opinion: Renaming AL and NL MVP awards after Josh Gibson is the right thing to do
Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who prevented MLB from being integrated, had his name removed from the MVP awards. Changing to Josh Gibson would be fitting.
After season-long suspension, Alex Cora to return as Red Sox manager
Suspended by MLB for his role in the cheating scandal from his time with the Houston Astros, Alex Cora will return to Boston.
Opinion: Once a pariah, ex-Astros manager A.J. Hinch has returned to baseball with Alex Cora perhaps on the way
A.J. Hinch is back as a manager in MLB. Alex Cora could be on his way, too. Where is the public outcry now after the two were suspended by MLB?
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says ‘baseball should be proud’ of 2020 season
The Dodgers were crowned World Series champions at the conclusion of a baseball season defined by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dodgers defeat Rays in Game 6 to win first World Series title since 1988
Spurred by a controversial pitching, the Dodgers scored two runs in the sixth inning to win 3-1 and take their first championship in 32 years.