Dodgers apologize, reverse course on Pride Night exclusion

The team reinvited the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and will honor the group at next month’s Pride Night.

By Chelsea JanesMay 22, 2023

Athletics announcer fired after uttering racial slur during game broadcast

Glen Kuiper had said what sounded like the n-word while referring to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum.

By Des BielerMay 22, 2023

After their Pride Night reversal, the Dodgers face a new backlash

The Dodgers declined to comment beyond their initial statement, which cited “the strong feelings of those who have been offended by the sisters’ inclusion” as distracting from “the great benefits” of Pride Night.

By Chelsea JanesMay 21, 2023
MLBAnalysis

The AL East, MLB’s best division, might be even stronger than you think

From the Rays to the Red Sox, the AL East is even stronger than it looks, and it could be charging toward history.

By Neil GreenbergMay 18, 2023

Yankees’ Domingo Germán suspended 10 games after sticky stuff ejection

Domingo Germán was ejected from Tuesday night’s game against Toronto following a check by umpires.

By Chelsea JanesMay 17, 2023

Could Juan Soto be a National again? It’d be crazy not to consider it.

Juan Soto was brilliant in his first act in D.C. Could there be a second?

By Barry SvrlugaMay 23, 2023

Why MacKenzie Gore wears No. 1, a rarity for pitchers

Gore debuted the number when he debuted for the San Diego Padres in April 2022.

By Jesse DoughertyMay 22, 2023

Nats have plenty in reserve to claim a series win over the Tigers

Backups Riley Adams and Ildemaro Vargas provided much of the offense to lift Josiah Gray during a 6-4 victory.

By Andrew GoldenMay 21, 2023

Angels employee imprisoned for Tyler Skaggs’s death files an appeal

Eric Kay, who was convicted of giving pitcher Tyler Skaggs the drugs that caused his death in 2019, argues prosecutors misstated evidence.

By Gus Garcia-RobertsMay 15, 2023
MLBAnalysis

Durability was Max Scherzer’s superpower. Not so much these days.

The Mets pitcher, at age 38, has suffered minor aches and pains that have prevented him from being a consistent ace this season.

By Chelsea JanesMay 14, 2023

Rockies pitcher has skull fracture, concussion after line drive to head

Ryan Feltner will miss time but appears to have avoided major damage and did not need surgery, Colorado's manager said.

By Des BielerMay 14, 2023

The return of the base thief

As new MLB rules help base stealers, a speedy prospect tries to run his way to the big leagues.

By Dave SheininMay 12, 2023
MLBAnalysis

It’s clear the Cardinals are in crisis. What’s less clear? Why.

The Cardinals looked built to win the NL Central before the season, and they still do. But something has obviously gone wrong.

By Chelsea JanesMay 11, 2023
MLBAnalysis

This baseball season, home field has barely been an advantage

Major League Baseball fans might root, root, root for the home team, but it doesn’t seem to be helping.

By Neil GreenbergMay 11, 2023
MLBPerspective

Vida Blue gave all of himself. He deserved more in return.

Decades after his baseball career ended and the height of his celebrity had faded, Vida Blue tried his best to live up to the memories.

By Candace BucknerMay 9, 2023

Royals pitcher suffers head fractures after getting hit by line drive

Ryan Yarbrough, who was placed on the 15-day injured list, was said to be "stable, improving,” and possibly not in need of surgery.

By Des BielerMay 8, 2023

What is Willson Contreras doing wrong? The Cardinals just won’t say.

The catcher has big shoes to fill in St. Louis. Right now, he's not even getting the chance.

By Chelsea JanesMay 8, 2023

The Cubs bet on veterans needing a jolt. They bet on the Cubs, too.

The Cubs decided to bring in a group of even-keeled vets as they try to finally move on from their 2016 championship core. So far, it seems to be working.

By Chelsea JanesMay 8, 2023

Vida Blue, legendary Oakland A’s pitcher in the 1970s, dies at 73

A Cy Young and MVP winner, the left-hander was a member of Oakland teams that won three straight World Series titles.

By Cindy BorenMay 7, 2023

Athletics announcer suspended after uttering racial slur on the air

Glen Kuiper will remain off the air until NBC Sports California completes its review of the incident, which occurred during Friday's broadcast.

By Glynn A. HillMay 6, 2023
MLBAnalysis

Bryce Harper is back. Will the hard-charging Phillies return, too?

As Harper made his 2023 home debut Friday, the struggling Phillies were reminded that no other team is as well-equipped to handle the ups and downs of a long season.

By Chelsea JanesMay 6, 2023

Bryce Harper adds another chapter to his legend with remarkable return

Less than six months after undergoing Tommy John surgery, Phillies slugger Bryce Harper returns to the lineup in a 13-1 loss to the Dodgers.

By Chelsea JanesMay 3, 2023

The complete guide to Nationals Park

A guide to the bag policy, outside food rules, closest Metro station and more rules of Nationals Park.

By Scott AllenMay 2, 2023