Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

Albert Pujols, 43, could have returned for a 23rd MLB season, but he is enjoying retirement too much and doesn’t ‘miss a freakin’ thing.’

Taylor and Tyler Rogers, only the fourth set of twins to be on the same major-league team, already are having the time of their lives.

San Diego Padres chairman Peter Seidler answers back, loud and clear, to the criticism of their payroll.

Los Angeles has won nine of the last 10 NL West titles, but wasn’t as active or big-spending this winter as in years past.

Every player must receive medical insurance to participate in the tournament, MLB officials said.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred questioned whether teams like the San Diego Padres can sustain their massive payroll in a small market.

Buckle up, baseball fans!. Get ready for a wacky, crazy, explosive spring training with tempers rising before opening day.

Buckle up, baseball fans! Get ready for a wacky, crazy, explosive spring training with tempers rising before opening day.

Just when the Houston Astros’ Alex Bregman thought his hoop days were over, along comes an opportunity exceeding his wildest, craziest imagination.

Pat Mahomes will do the talking (and celebrating) if his son prefers to be more low key, saying there could be more cigars if son wins Super Bowl 57.