Tony Tarasco now coaches for the New York Mets, but he might never have left California if the Crips gang hadn’t told him to focus on baseball.

Tony Tarasco now coaches for the New York Mets, but he might never have left California if the Crips gang hadn’t told him to focus on baseball.
Wyatt Russell saw his accomplished hockey career end the same way in which the baseball career of his father, Kurt Russell, came to a close.
Jackie Robinson was not the only Black player to wear a Dodgers uniform in 1947 nor the only Black player to suit up for the Montreal Royals in 1946.
Not only did Jackie Robinson break the MLB color barrier, he made broadcasting history as well and even has an asteroid named after him.
MLB’s virtue-signaling decision to move its All-Star Game had no effect on The Masters but put commissioner Rob Manfred in an indefensible position personally.
A look back on the career of Tuffy Rhodes, who once hit three homers on Opening Day before becoming a star in Japan, and where he is today.
Babe Ruth actually hit 715 home runs during his 22-year MLB career but one he hit with the Boston Red Sox in 1918 isn’t counted.
Michael Jordan stopped cooperating with Sports Illustrated after a 1994 article about the Chicago Bulls great’ s quest to play baseball.
Not even an inning into 2021 spring training and MLB umpire Angel Hernandez was labeled as being in “midseason form.” That’s not a good thing.
$8 million will not be enough to convince Colorado Rockies outfielder Ian Desmond to play this season.
Major League Baseball will make a crucial change for the 2021 which could make home runs much harder to come by.
Roger Clemens is one of the greatest MLB pitchers of all time. Allegations of steroid use that have dogged him for years reappeared in court this week when he testified at his son’s alleged assault trial.
Hank Aaron and his number 44 will be honored by other Georgia sports teams for their upcoming 2021 seasons.
Mike Donlin had a successful baseball career, even winning a World Series. However, the St. Louis Cardinals called him up from jail.
The legacy of former LA Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, who passed away on Friday at the age of 93, is a little more complicated than people might think.
Two-time World Series champion Manny Ramirez, now 48 years old, has returned to baseball with the Sydney Blue Sox of the Australian Baseball League.
Well-known agent Scott Boras says the commissioner’s job is too big for Rob Manfred to handle by himself.
With the Cleveland Indians dropping their team name after more than a century, here’s a look at two options for the new franchise nickname.
The National League adopted the designated hitter rule for 2020 and it was popular with fans and players. MLB would be making a major mistake if it returns to the previous rule.
A look at the all-time home run records in the World Series.
Robin Ventura appeared to hit a walk-off grand slam for the New York Mets in the 1999 NL Championship Series but ended up being credited with a one-run single.
Danny Almonte’s participation in the 2001 Little League World Series created a scandal when it was discovered he was too old to participate.
A look at what’s fact and what’s fiction about the Oakland A’s in the 2011 film, “Moneyball,” in which Brad Pitt portrays Billy Beane.
Here’s a quick look at the 2020 MLB postseason, which for the first time in history will feature 16 teams.
A look at the biggest storylines heading into the final weekend of the 2020 Major League Baseball regular season.
How concerned should the Chicago Cubs and their fans be about the injuries and productivity of former National League MVP Kris Bryant?
Here’s a look at everything you need to know for the 2020 MLB Playoffs, including seeding rules, where games will be played, and tiebreakers.
With sports leagues getting back underway, the MLB has taken a unique approach with cardboard cutouts for fans to purchase for each game.
While the New York Mets just got back on the field, they just did something significant off it. They took a huge stance against Donald Trump.
The 2020 MLB season just recently got started. However, it could sadly be coming to an end already after a COVID-19 outbreak on the Marlins.
President Donald Trump has been very critical of people kneeling during the national anthem, so Shannon Sharpe just sent him a stern message.
National League ump John McSherry collapsed and died on opening day in CIncinnati on April 1, 1996.
Veteran MLB umpire Joe West intends to work this season despite being at risk for the coronavirus. Major League Baseball cannot let him work.
Ryan Freel became a fan favorite while playing for the Cincinnati Reds. He, however, sadly died shortly after his baseball career.
The Cleveland Indians could soon change their team name. One new name idea would honor both Black athletes and baseball history.
Buster Posey has been one of the best players in the MLB for the Giants over the past decade. Hitting seems to run in his family.
As fun as the sight of pitchers hitting can be, most hurlers are, frankly, terrible at the plate. What pitcher has the lowest career average?
Shaquille O’Neal is promoting a new pizza option from Papa John’s that borrows from a legendary Yogi Berra story.
Liverpool ran away with the English Premier League crown by running a rebuilding plan similar to what led the Boston Red Sox to four World Series championships.
The 2020 MLB season will feature a unique and condensed schedule format. Could that lead to new and different interleague rivalries?
The possible implementation of a universal DH will mean the end for pitchers hitting home runs. Which pitchers hit the most homers?
Former Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart had his MLB season cut short due to a fatal car crash that ended up killing him.
The Cincinnati Reds have a chance to be really good in 2020. However, the MLB could screw them over yet again if there is no season.
Pete Rose is banned from baseball after betting on the game. However, has commissioner Rob Manfred disrespected the game more?
The increased doubts about a 2020 MLB season occuring only add to the list of Rob Manfred’s failures as commissioner — and it’s a long list.
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred has a pretty large net worth. However, it might not be as high as you think it is.
A look at 10 MLB records that will likely never be broken.
Michael Jordan gave Derek Jeter a little financial assistance to help the former Yankees star purchase the Miami Marlins.
Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Blake Snell made some controversial comments lately. Who exactly is Snell and how much money does he make?
It isn’t the NBA or MLB, but the Korean Baseball Organization is here to finally give us live sports on ESPN again.
Tampa Bay Rays pitching prospect Blake Bivens learned his family was murdered while reading a social media post on an airplane.