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.
Category: Manfred, Robert D
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Rob Manfred and M.L.B. Seek Consistency on Baseballs
The New York Times – Sports:
The baseball commissioner said the league was working to ensure balls performed the same at all parks. Humidors and gripping agents are part of that plan.
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On Baseball: Trevor Bauer Is Suspended for Two Years
The New York Times – Sports:
Bauer had said his unhappiness came from always striving for new goals. With a two-year suspension over sexual assault allegations, M.L.B. is moving on without him.
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MLB Suspends Trevor Bauer for Two Seasons Amid Abuse Claim
The New York Times – Sports:
Bauer, a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, had been on leave from the club as he faced allegations of sexual assault. Prosecutors in Los Angeles had declined to charge him criminally.
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MLB Letter Confirms Yankees Penalized for Sign Stealing in 2015
The New York Times – Sports:
A 2017 letter from Commissioner Rob Manfred detailed the Yankees’ illicit use of electronic devices in 2015 and parts of 2016, which cost the team a $100,000 fine.
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Red Sox Spoil Yankees Plans for an Opening Series Sweep
The New York Times – Sports:
Bobby Dalbec’s home run propelled Boston to victory. The Rays, meanwhile, are baseball’s last unbeaten team.
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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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For M.L.B. and the Union, a Relationship in Need of Repair
The New York Times – Sports:
Commissioner Rob Manfred wants to shift gears and work with the players. Tony Clark is “looking forward to those conversations.”
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If the Lockout Makes Baseball Better, It Will Have Been Worth It
The New York Times – Sports:
After tense negotiations, Major League Baseball and the players’ union both made gains in their desired areas. But more important, they avoided losses — of games and, potentially, their standing.