Pete Rose reinstated by MLB commissioner Rob Manfred: How we got here and what it means

Integrity, MLB announced Tuesday, is as fluid as the passing of time. In a landmark judgment, commissioner Rob Manfred removed MLB’s all-time hits leader, Pete Rose, deadball icon “Shoeless” Joe…

Astros RHP Lance McCullers says he received received death threats aimed at his children after rough start

Houston Astros starting pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. had a bad start on Saturday. He did not deserve what happened next. After allowing seven earned runs in eight batters faced against…

Houston pitcher McCullers receives death threats directed at his children after tough start

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he received online death threats directed at his children after his tough start Saturday night against the Cincinnati Reds. McCullers, who…

Astros’ Jose Altuve asks to move out of leadoff spot for more time to prepare after playing left field

For the first time in nearly two years, Jose Altuve did not bat in the leadoff spot when the Houston Astros played the Detroit Tigers on Monday. The 15-year veteran…

Rob Manfred says he discussed Pete Rose’s status with Donald Trump and will rule on reinstatement

NEW YORK (AP) — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said he discussed Pete Rose with President Donald Trump at a meeting two weeks ago and he plans to rule on a…

Fantasy Baseball Trade Analyzer: Send the house for Pete Alonso

After offering big-picture tips in each of the past two weeks, it’s finally time to start zeroing in on specific names. With three weeks of regular season action in the…