Valdez is giving back after a breakout 2021 season for Houston.
Author: Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY
Noah Syndergaard rips ‘gas-bag’ Mike Francesa as Twitter feud escalates
The Angels pitcher and New York sports talk host are getting into it over Syndergaard’s decision to leave the Mets.
Angels star Shohei Ohtani is unanimous American League MVP, becoming first two-way player to win
The 27-year-old hit 46 home runs with 100 RBI at the plate and went 9-2 with a 3.18 ERA and 156 strikeouts in 23 starts as a pitcher.
Blue Jays lefty Robbie Ray wins American League Cy Young Award
Ray become the first Blue Jays pitcher to win the award since Roy Halladay in 2003.
Why the Red Sox are obsessed with the song ‘Dancing on my Own’
Tiësto remix of the legendary 2010 song “Dancing On My Own” has been playing non-stop at Fenway Park this season.
MLB team grades: How each team fared during the regular season
With the postseason field set, it’s time to look back on every team’s regular season and how things went. Here’s every team’s report card for 2021.
How Mets went from first place to collapsing in the second half
With their loss Thursday night, the New York Mets are 7-½ games back in the National League East and their postseason odds look insurmountable.
2021 MLB All-Star Game live updates: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. launches monster home run as American League leads
Shohei Ohtani is the AL’s starting pitcher and leadoff hitter, showcasing his generational talent in the Midsummer Classic.
2021 MLB Home Run derby: Pete Alonso defends his crown, while Shohei Ohtani shines in slugfest at Coors Field
All eyes will be on top-seeded Shohei Ohtani, who leads the majors with 33 home runs at the All-Star break.
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will have season-ending surgery after tearing ACL
Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. will undergo season-ending surgery after tearing the ACL in his right knee.