The Advocates for Minor Leaguers is investigating allegations that the Phillies reprimanded their players for wearing solidarity wristbands.
Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY
Cheating allegations, yelling, a three-home run game: Mets, Yankees fire up emotional rivalry
Just 24 hours after the Mets and Yankees preached love and unity, these teams turned back lovefest into a ferocious Subway Series rivalry Sunday.
‘This was for the city’: Aaron Judge helps Yankees get back on track in emotional 9/11 game vs. Mets
In an emotional night at Citi Field on the 20th anniversary of 9/11, the New York Yankees got something they needed vs. the Mets: a victory.
Mets, Yankees and New York fans come together at Citi Field to commemorate 20th anniversary of 9/11
Fans may have bought tickets for a baseball game, but it was just a backdrop for the emotional tribute on the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11 attacks.
Mike Piazza, Mets remember 9/11’s aftermath – and ‘divine intervention’ in sports’ return to New York City
Mike Piazza hit 427 home runs in his 16-year career, but perhaps the most memorable one came on the night of Sept. 21, 2001.
Opinion: Derek Jeter, Ted Simmons, Larry Walker can’t believe Hall of Fame induction nearly here
After being a year delayed because of the pandemic, this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony will be unlike any other.
Nightengale’s Notebook: Yadier Molina will make the Hall of Fame – and there should be no debate
Yadier Molina, who announced he will retire after the 2022 season, is a first-ballot Hall of Famer, says USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale.
Opinion: MLB’s payroll disparity has become laughable, threatening the integrity of sport
The Dodgers’ $261 million payroll is twice as much as 15 other teams in MLB, creating a gulf between the haves and have-nots that must be fixed.
Nightengale’s Notebook: How the Atlanta Braves turned their season around – and may run away with the NL East
After a dismal start, the Braves have turnaround their season and sit atop the National League East.
Forever linked, Bryce Harper and Manny Machado proving their worth as MLB playoff race heats up
Since playing together as teens, Bryce Harper and Manny Machado’s careers have been linked. Now, they’re having MVP-caliber seasons in a pennant race.