The hype is already building for the free-spending Mets and unapologetic owner Steve Cohen

The Mets' payroll and their talent seemingly have no limits, and owner Steve Cohen will not be apologizing for that.

By Chelsea JanesMarch 14, 2022

Padres’ Fernando Tatis Jr. may miss ‘up to three months’ with broken wrist

Shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. said he isn't certain how the injury occurred, but it may be linked to a December motorcycle accident.

By Cindy BorenMarch 14, 2022

Baseball’s new CBA includes significant rules changes. Here’s what they are.

Major League Baseball’s new collective bargaining agreement contains several rules changes.

By Matt BonesteelMarch 12, 2022
Analysis

Now that the MLB lockout is over, where are the best remaining free agents going?

Now that the MLB lockout is ending, who are the best players still available in free agency?

By Matt BonesteelMarch 11, 2022

The DH once threatened pitchers’ pride — and their manhood. Now it’s universal.

“Specialists don’t belong in baseball”: How traditionalists howled when the DH first arrived in the American League.

By Frederic J. FrommerMarch 11, 2022

Juan Soto is really happy Nelson Cruz will join the Nationals. So is Dave Martinez.

The star outfielder and his manager raved about the Nationals' new designated hitter — pending a physical, of course.

By Jesse DoughertyMarch 15, 2022

It’s just another spring training day for Juan Soto, face of the Nationals

The 23-year-old is beginning his fourth major league camp in West Palm Beach.

By Jesse DoughertyMarch 14, 2022

Sean Doolittle, Nationals fan favorite, agrees to a one-year deal to return to Washington

Doolittle, a former Nationals pitcher and member of the 2019 title team, spent last season with the Reds and Mariners.

By Jesse DoughertyMarch 14, 2022

What’s the deal? MLB player reps approved CBA after executive committee rejected it.

Union leadership insists discrepancy isn't indicative of division, but stark differences in numbers indicate otherwise.

By Chelsea JanesMarch 11, 2022

MLB, players union reach a deal, clearing the way for baseball’s return

Opening Day is set April 7, with spring training camps opening Friday and a mandatory report date of Sunday.

By Chelsea JanesMarch 11, 2022

Major League Baseball pushes back Opening Day again as lockout continues

Commissioner Rob Manfred on Wednesday announced Opening Day has been postponed until April 14 amid the labor standoff with the players union.

By Chelsea JanesMarch 9, 2022

MLB, union have another late-night bargaining session as clock keeps ticking on full season

The MLB lockout began in early December and is nearly 100 days old.

By Chelsea JanesMarch 9, 2022

The ‘stunning’ shift in how the media covers MLB labor strife

The ’94 baseball strike was “millionaires vs. billionaires.” Now the media seems to love the worker. What’s driving the shift?

By Ben StraussMarch 8, 2022

MLB and players union resume talks but remain far apart on competitive balance tax

More talks are expected this week in New York as the owner-imposed lockout hurtles toward its 100th day and threatens to consume more regular season games.

By Chelsea JanesMarch 6, 2022
Perspective

What baseball loses when capitalism and romanticism collide

Baseball's bickering brings back a familiar disenchantment that damages the game.

By Jerry BrewerMarch 4, 2022
Analysis

MLB owners and players can’t agree on much, and canceled games won’t help

The first two MLB series are off, and that just adds to the list of issues the sides are fighting over.

By Chelsea JanesMarch 3, 2022
Perspective

Baseball’s history of selfish, shortsighted owners adds another sorry chapter

Baseball's owners live by one creed, and it has nothing to do with the good of the sport.

By John FeinsteinMarch 2, 2022

MLB cancels regular season games as labor negotiations with players union implode

In this dispute, which has cost the sport regular season games for the first time since a strike canceled the 1994 World Series and part of the 1995 campaign, what happens next is unclear.

By Chelsea JanesMarch 1, 2022
Perspective

Nobody in baseball cares deeply enough to save the game from the people who run it

In this perilous time, baseball has no leaders and soon may have no fans.

By Barry SvrlugaMarch 1, 2022

MLB pushes its Opening Day deadline as baseball labor talks go deep into the night

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has said that missing games would constitute a “disastrous outcome” for the sport.

By Chelsea JanesMarch 1, 2022

Derek Jeter steps down as Miami Marlins’ CEO, citing a difference in vision for the franchise

Jeter, who took over as CEO nearly five years ago, said in a statement that he was stepping aside ahead of the 2022 season because of contrasting visions.

By Andrew GoldenFebruary 28, 2022

MLB and union are tight-lipped, not optimistic as Monday deadline approaches

The MLB regular season is on track to be delayed unless negotiations take a sharp turn Monday.

By Chelsea JanesFebruary 27, 2022

MLB lockout: Talks get thorny as owners brush aside latest players’ proposal

With the league-imposed Monday deadline looming, the players put forth what they called a comprehensive new proposal. It gained no traction.

By Chelsea JanesFebruary 26, 2022