Jose Fernandez’s endless joy at the park a shining example to today’s players

The late Marlins pitcher made no effort to hide his happiness over escaping Cuba and gaining freedom in the U.S. Other big leaguers who have experienced far less hardship can take a lesson.

The late Marlins pitcher made no effort to hide his happiness over escaping Cuba and gaining freedom in the U.S. Other big leaguers who have experienced far less hardship can take a lesson.

Cubs are great, but are they really on a path to World Series?

With the Cubbies poised to make their first World Series appearance since 1945, the advanced stats tell us to hold off on the hype, at least for now.

With the Cubbies poised to make their first World Series appearance since 1945, the advanced stats tell us to hold off on the hype, at least for now.

Royals, M’s, Yankees surging, but AL wild-card berth still in the distance

The defending champs have pushed themselves into contention, as have the M’s and Bombers. Here’s why all three teams will struggle to maintain that momentum.

The defending champs have pushed themselves into contention, as have the M’s and Bombers. Here’s why all three teams will struggle to maintain that momentum.

Mike Trout’s numbers prove he’s already great and is headed for place among greatest

The Angels center fielder is on track to becoming one of baseball’s all-time greats. It’s too bad most fans tune out before he takes the field most nights.

The Angels center fielder is on track to becoming one of baseball’s all-time greats. It’s too bad most fans tune out before he takes the field most nights.

Aroldis Chapman, Joe Maddon misjudge how to address Cubs closer’s past

On his first day in a Cubs uniform, Aroldis Chapman and the club fail to properly address Chapman’s domestic incident last winter.

On his first day in a Cubs uniform, Aroldis Chapman and the club fail to properly address Chapman’s domestic incident last winter.

A look at what every MLB contender needs in the second half

Every team with a division lead at the break, or in a real fight for a wild-card spot, has weaknesses that need to be addressed. Let’s explore.

Every team with a division lead at the break, or in a real fight for a wild-card spot, has weaknesses that need to be addressed. Let’s explore.