Sabathia mad about the Red Sox bunting on him; it’s called playing to win, CC

CC Sabathia called the Red Sox “weak” and “scared” for not just hacking every time up. Dumb. It’s called trying to win, CC.

CC Sabathia called the Red Sox “weak” and “scared” for not just hacking every time up. Dumb. It’s called trying to win, CC.

Trade to Astros promises to keep Justin Verlander business booming

Justin Verlander helped keep his value high with a move to the Astros. He has a better chance to post good numbers with a good team than with the rebuilding Tigers.

Justin Verlander helped keep his value high with a move to the Astros. He has a better chance to post good numbers with a good team than with the rebuilding Tigers.

Astros-Rangers series in Florida will be source of relief for Harvey victims in Houston

Proceeds from this week’s games between Houston and Texas at Tropicana Field will go toward relief efforts. Fans will also be able to make their own donations.

Proceeds from this week’s games between Houston and Texas at Tropicana Field will go toward relief efforts. Fans will also be able to make their own donations.

Astros, Rangers disagree on Harvey-related rescheduling while MLB, players work together

The commissioner’s office and the union will give $1 million combined toward relief efforts. The Lone Star teams showed less unity: They could not agree on a swap of sites for their two remaining series against each other.

The commissioner’s office and the union will give $1 million combined toward relief efforts. The Lone Star teams showed less unity: They could not agree on a swap of sites for their two remaining series against each other.

Chad Bettis’ triumphant return is the Rockies’ biggest win of the season

The Colorado franchise celebrated the return of pitcher Chad Bettis, who was first diagnosed with testicular cancer nine months ago. Bettis’ performance can — should — inspire more success.

The Colorado franchise celebrated the return of pitcher Chad Bettis, who was first diagnosed with testicular cancer nine months ago. Bettis’ performance can — should — inspire more success.

Commissioner Rob Manfred has kind words for MLB umps at a time many in baseball don’t

No robot umps are needed, the commissioner says. The humans who maintain order on the field get it right almost all the time.

No robot umps are needed, the commissioner says. The humans who maintain order on the field get it right almost all the time.

Pedro Martinez supports Chris Sale’s bid to claim one of his Red Sox records

Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez sees a bit of himself in Chris Sale, who is bidding to rewrite a page of the Boston record book.

Hall of Fame pitcher Pedro Martinez sees a bit of himself in Chris Sale, who is bidding to rewrite a page of the Boston record book.

Mets leaving Sandy Alderson with heavy cleanup work as mess widens

Sandy Alderson’s main task is to make the Mets better for 2018. Before he can start on that in earnest, he has to play out the rest of 2017, a year that keeps getting weirder.

Sandy Alderson’s main task is to make the Mets better for 2018. Before he can start on that in earnest, he has to play out the rest of 2017, a year that keeps getting weirder.