Roger Kahn, Elegant ‘Boys of Summer’ Author, Dies at 92

The Associated Press Feb 7, 2020 The writer wove memoir and baseball and touched millions through his account of the Brooklyn Dodgers in "The Boys of Summer." Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

Baseball Severely Punishes 2 Top Astros in Sign-Stealing Scandal

RONALD BLUM and KRISTIE RIEKEN / The Associated Press Jan 13, 2020 Houston manager and general manager are fired by team after league suspends them for electronic decoding, including during 2017 title run. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Papa John’s to Pull Founder’s Image From Its Marketing

Candice Choi / The Associated Press Jul 13, 2018 Pizza chain founder John Schnatter resigned this week amid reports that he used a racial slur during a conference call in May. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Cleveland Indians to Retire Chief Wahoo Logo

TOM WITHERS / The Associated Press Jan 29, 2018 The polarizing mascot is coming off the baseball team's jersey sleeves and caps starting in the 2019 season, when Cleveland hosts the All-Star Game. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Trump’s Criticisms Incite More Protests at NFL Games

By Arnie Stapleton / AP Sep 24, 2017 To show unity, hundred of NFL players sat, kneeled or locked arms during the national anthem on Sunday. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Latinos Still Face ‘Brown Ceiling’ for Big League Baseball Managers

Allen Barra / Truthdig Aug 10, 2017 Despite the presence of many Latino players, there is still only one Latino manager in the top echelon of U.S. professional baseball. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

NBA Legend Wilt Chamberlain Doesn’t Get the Respect He Deserves

Allen Barra / Truthdig Feb 23, 2017 The Hall of Fame center may or may not have been the best player in pro basketball history, but undoubtedly he was the greatest. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Cubs’ New Curse: Being Winners

Allen Barra / Truthdig Nov 6, 2016 The players wanted to win the World Series for their fans as much as for themselves. Their success means the days of being “lovable losers”—and having the comfort of baseball fans' pity—are over. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

If There Is Joy in Cubville, Let’s Dream Big Today

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Nov 5, 2016 After 108 years, Chicago’s lovable losers are World Series champions. Maybe, just maybe, anything is possible. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Last Call for Vin Scully, the King of Los Angeles

Mark Heisler / Truthdig Sep 23, 2016 After 67 years as Dodgers baseball play-by-play announcer, the 88-year-old legend is retiring at the end of the season—and remains the biggest star in town. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Why Alex Rodriguez Belongs in the Hall of Fame

Allen Barra / Truthdig Aug 17, 2016 A-Rod was not the most-liked player in baseball history, but drug use or not, he was one of the best. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

A-Rod Leaves the Yankees

Jeff Danziger / Truthdig Aug 9, 2016 Dig deeper