Braves’ extreme punishment shows Rob Manfred is serious about cleaning up baseball

Because Rob Manfred used a hammer, not a slap bracelet, against the Braves, you can bet the other teams will carefully examine all the risks before trying to circumvent the rules.

Because Rob Manfred used a hammer, not a slap bracelet, against the Braves, you can bet the other teams will carefully examine all the risks before trying to circumvent the rules.

One voter’s thoughts on Joe Morgan’s Hall of Fame letter

Joe Morgan’s letter came directly from the Hall of Fame, which has previously been silent on the topic of steroids users and Cooperstown. That alone is a stunning development.

Joe Morgan’s letter came directly from the Hall of Fame, which has previously been silent on the topic of steroids users and Cooperstown. That alone is a stunning development.

Joe Morgan asks Hall of Fame voters not to elect steroid users

Joe Morgan’s email was sent through the Hall of Fame’s voter email distribution list, which makes this the first official position the Hall has really taken on the whole “steroids” issue.

Joe Morgan’s email was sent through the Hall of Fame’s voter email distribution list, which makes this the first official position the Hall has really taken on the whole “steroids” issue.

SN MLB writer explains NL Cy Young Award vote for Max Scherzer

Washington ace Max Scherzer was the clear choice for the National League Cy Young Award in 2017. SN MLB writer Ryan Fagan breaks down how he arrived at putting Scherzer atop his BBWAA ballot.

Washington ace Max Scherzer was the clear choice for the National League Cy Young Award in 2017. SN MLB writer Ryan Fagan breaks down how he arrived at putting Scherzer atop his BBWAA ballot.

MLB trade rumors: Giancarlo Stanton has choice of uniforms until 2020 opt-out clause kicks in

Giancarlo Stanton holds two very powerful poker chips. He has full no-trade power, which means he can tell the Marlins which teams are realistic options. And, he has an opt-out clause after the 2020 season.

Giancarlo Stanton holds two very powerful poker chips. He has full no-trade power, which means he can tell the Marlins which teams are realistic options. And, he has an opt-out clause after the 2020 season.

Derek Jeter, face of Marlins’ new ownership group, talks Giancarlo Stanton

Derek Jeter spoke for 20-something minutes Wednesday about Giancarlo Stanton. The challenge of trading the slugger who hit 59 home runs last year and has $295 million left on his contract is, well, complicated.

Derek Jeter spoke for 20-something minutes Wednesday about Giancarlo Stanton. The challenge of trading the slugger who hit 59 home runs last year and has $295 million left on his contract is, well, complicated.

Roy Halladay’s joy in living allows us to smile a little amid sadness

Roy Halladay was the best baseball offered, as a competitor and a person. His gift for making people smile, which shone brightly on social media, helps to provide solace after his death in a plane crash at age 40.

Roy Halladay was the best baseball offered, as a competitor and a person. His gift for making people smile, which shone brightly on social media, helps to provide solace after his death in a plane crash at age 40.