Author: rfagan@sportingnews.com (Ryan Fagan)

Stephen A. and his fellow First Taker (for now) Skip Bayless don’t even remotely bother with the facts while casting aspersions on the Cubs’ ace.

Here’s a look at the players who have started out on pace to earn their first trips to the MLB All-Star Game (even though it’s ridiculously early to start talking about such things).

The Cubs’ ace has a Cy Young under his belt, but he’ll have to wait until July to make his first All-Star appearance.

Jason Heyward made his first trip back to St. Louis after spurning the Cardinals to sign with the Cubs, and he was booed. And that’s OK.

Houston’s Jose Altuve flashed his power and speed in Hankook’s MLB Performance of the Week.

It happens every spring: Players get off to very slow starts. Which of this year’s worst slumps are blips, and which ones are warning signs?

Jackie Robinson’s impact on baseball — and American culture — was immens. Our nation is forever grateful. But we also need to remind you that he was a star on the field, too.

Feared designated hitter David Ortiz has had an outstanding career, but there’s no reason for teams like the Dodgers and Giants to honor him.

MLB dropped six new themed uniforms on Wednesday, but the brown-and-yellow jerseys are the best of the bunch.

Trevor Story’s first week rivaled Albert Pujols’ arrival and even Fernandomania a generation ago.