The New York Times – Sports:
The Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. said he tested positive for a banned steroid after innocently using a cream to treat a skin problem. There are several reasons to question his story.
Category: Major League Baseball Players Assn
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MLB and Union Scrap Plan for International Draft
The New York Times – Sports:
The league and its players’ union could not agree on a plan to reform the acquisition of international amateurs. As a result, a compensation system for major league free agents will stay.
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MLB’s International Draft Would Affect Dominican Republic
The New York Times – Sports:
No country would be more affected by an international draft than the Dominican Republic. The players, coaches and trainers there remain divided as the issue comes to a head.
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Rob Manfred Rejects Idea That Minor Leaguers Aren’t Paid Living Wage
The New York Times – Sports:
The league recently agreed to settle a wage dispute, but Rob Manfred cited recent “strides” in compensation. A player advocacy group called Manfred’s statement “callous and false.”
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MLB Union Short on Latino Voices Ahead of International Draft Deadline
The New York Times – Sports:
A deadline looms on an international draft, but players from Latin America, who would be affected more than anyone, are largely absent from union leadership.
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MLB Union Short on Latino Voices Ahead of International Draft Deadline
The New York Times – Sports:
A deadline looms on an international draft, but players from Latin America, who would be affected more than anyone, are largely absent from union leadership.
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MLB Lockout Created Opportunties for Doping
The New York Times – Sports:
Major League Baseball’s lockout suspended the league’s drug testing program. Doping experts say the opportunity was there for players to take advantage.
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MLB Creates ‘Ohtani Rule’ to Keep Star’s Bat in Games
The New York Times – Sports:
A new rule will allow a pitcher who bats for himself to stay in a game as the designated hitter when he is finished pitching.
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Aaron Pointer Feels Forgotten as Baseball Gets Back to Business
The New York Times – Sports:
Aaron Pointer, the last professional to hit .400, is part of a group of retirees that has had to fight for even a minimal pension.