MLB trades barbs with union amid prospect lockout could endanger start of 2022 season
On the day team owners locked out players upon the expiration of the collective bargaining agreement, no talks were scheduled and things were testy between the two sides,
MLB locks out players after sides fail to reach new labor agreement
The decision halts all player activity and is the first work stoppage since the players' strike of 1994-95.
Ready to shine in the United States, a star waits in Japan
Seiya Suzuki's posting to MLB may be extended by a potential labor dispute, but the Carp slugger is willing to wait if it means getting his change to show off his talents in the majors.
Ohtani was unanimously named the American League's Most Valuable Player earlier this month and is the first player to earn MVP and ODH awards in the same season.
Lefty slugger Yoshitomo Tsutsugo to re-sign with Pirates, agent confirms
The 29-year-old first baseman-outfielder will ink a one-year contract worth $4 million with the Pirates, who finished the 2021 season at the bottom of the National League Central division.
Shohei Ohtani makes 2021 All-MLB Teams as both hitter and pitcher
The two-way star is the first player to make the All-MLB cut in more than one position in the same season.
Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens face final shot at Cooperstown
In the final opportunity for two players whose names are tied to the sport's steroid era, voters will have to decide if their performances on the field outweigh the whispers off it.
The Rangers and Mets are likely to be strong bidders in the market for the athletic right fielder according to MLB.com.
'Too early': Ohtani turned down Japan national honor after MVP season
The Japanese government said the Los Angeles Angels two-way player declined the idea of receiving the People's Honor Award as he concentrates on attaining still greater heights.
Shohei Ohtani's MVP award another product of bucking Japan's baseball system
Though Japan now celebrates Ohtani and Ichiro as national heroes, both only achieved that status after once being looked down on for the different way they wanted to play pro baseball.
