Former Mets GM Billy Eppler suspended through World Series for fabricating injuries
Former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler was suspended through the 2024 World Series by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, who concluded he and other team employees fabricated injuries to create open roster spots.
Abreu gives up 2-run homer in Astros' Game 7 loss after suspension upheld but pushed to next year
Bryan Abreu gave up Nathaniel Loweโs two-run homer in the Houston Astrosโ 11-4 loss to the Texas Rangers in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series after his two-game suspension for intentionally throwing at Adolis Garcรญa delayed until the start of next season.
Manfred says big Oakland turnout doesn't change 'decade worth of inaction'
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says that one big turnout by Oakland Athletics fans doesnโt change โa decade worth of inaction,โ as he defended earlier comments about the โreverse boycottโ held in protest of the teamโs proposed move to Las Vegas.
AP source: MLB, players reach minor league union deal
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the playersโ association will submit union authorization cards to an arbitrator on Wednesday under an agreement with Major League Baseball that will lead to collective bargaining for approximately 5,500 farmhands.
Senators ask MLB why antitrust exemption needed in minors
Leaders of the Senate Judiciary Committee have asked baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred to explain the impact of potential legislation stripping the sportโs antitrust exemption from covering the sportโs relationship with minor league players.