Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

The Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw understands why fans felt cheated that he didn’t try to complete a perfect game against the Twins on Wednesday.

The 29-year-old is moving to second base for his new team, a whirlwind month that saw Story thrust right into baseball’s greatest rivalry.

Aaron Judge is not afraid to be a free agent. After failing to reach an extension with the Yankees, he is prepared to “talk to 30 teams” this winter.

Each team’s star enters the 2022 season with speculation swirling about their contracts, both able to become free agents this winter.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred might have been the most hated man in all of sports during that 99-day lockout.

“I think the new rule provision is really important for the sport,” Manfred told USA TODAY Sports.

The Astros manager spent spring training living with and working at the same place as his son Darren, a Washington Nationals prospect.

Shortly after saying good-bye in the Oakland A’s clubhouse, Sean Manaea was pitching against his former teammates as a member of the San Diego Padres.

Kris Bryant hears folks question why he decided to sign with the Rockies, a franchise that has never won the NL West. Bryant fires back: “Why not?”

Mike Shildt, who spent 18 years in the St. Louis Cardinals organization, was stunned when he was fired at the end of last season by the club.