Point of View: Houston Astros cheated to win the 2017 World Series

Baseball fans wondered how the Houston Astros could manhandle the Dodgers great pitchers in the 2017 World Series. Now we know. They cheated. Major League Baseball came down hard on the Astros, as they should have, but Commissioner Rob Manfred has one more thing he must do. He can’t give the World Series Trophy to the Dodgers because they didn’t win it. But he certainly can take it back from the Astros and vacate their World Series win.

Alyssa Nakken becomes first female full-time coach in Major League Baseball history

Alyssa Nakken became the first female coach on a major league staff in baseball history Thursday when she was named an assistant under new Giants manager Gabe Kapler.

San Francisco Giants make Alyssa Nakken first female major league coach

Alyssa Nakken became the first female coach on a major league staff in baseball history Thursday when she was named an assistant under new Giants manager Gabe Kapler.

Astros fire AJ Hinch, Jeff Luhnow after MLB levies punishment for roles in sign-stealing

The Houston Astros fired manager A.J. Hinch and general manager Jeff Luhnow after Major League Baseball levied a one-year suspension on both men for their roles in the sign-stealing scandal, team owner Jim Crane announced Monday.

Opioid testing among MLB players to begin next season following death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs

Beginning next season, Major League Baseball will begin testing its players for opioids in light of the death of Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs. The new policy would also allow major and minor league players to use marijuana for pain relief without being disciplined. 

Anthony Rendon and Los Angeles Angels agree to $245 million, seven-year contract: reports

Third baseman Anthony Rendon and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a $245 million, seven-year contract Wednesday, a person with direct knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press.

Former Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey to be considered for Hall of Fame

Former Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey is among nine former players and one late executive who will be considered for election to baseball's Hall of Fame Sunday.

Angels reach deal, will stay in Anaheim through 2050

The Los Angeles Angels have struck a tentative deal with Anaheim that would keep the team playing in the city through at least 2050, the city announced Wednesday.

Brothers sue Dodgers over alleged security assaults, ejections from stadium

Two sets of brothers who allege they were wrongfully attacked by security team members at Dodger Stadium and ejected fromthe venue on multiple dates in April have filed lawsuits against the National League franchise.

World Series Game 1: Nationals look to make history against returning champions, Astros

The Houston Astros will host Washington Nationals for the first game of the 115th World Series Tuesday night at Minute Maid Park amid high hopes of winning their second title.

Joe Maddon named as new manager of Los Angeles Angels

Joe Maddon reached a three-year deal with the Los Angeles Angels, it was reported Wednesday. 

Angels' pitchers interviewed by federal agents as part of Tyler Skaggs' death investigation

At least six current or former Los Angeles Angels players have been interviewed by federal agents as part of an investigation into the drug-related death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.

Angels employee reportedly provided drugs to Tyler Skaggs

Los Angeles Angels officials responded Saturday to an ESPN report that a public relations employee for the team told federalinvestigators he provided oxycodone to former Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs and abused it with him for years. The report also mentions that two team officials were told about Skaggs' drug use long before his death in July.

Washington Nationals beat Los Angeles Dodgers 7-3 in 10 innings

Clayton Kershaw might very well go into the Hall of Fame one day on the strength of his amazing regular-season success — dragging behind him a painful October history he would rather forget.