Bob Nightengale

Congratulations to Matt Carpenter, who announces his retirement after a wonderful 14-year career, including 12 years with the St. Louis Cardinals. It would be no surprise seeing him on an MLB coaching staff in 2026.

Dark day for baseball': MLB's shock decision on Pete Rose could open floodgates https://t.co/DQ7jGiciLU

May 13, 2025: The Javy Baez game. Detroit 10, Boston 9 (11 innings). Baez: Two 3-run HRs, including the walk-off HR.

The Dodgers, who were worried about rookie Roki Sasaki and his diminished velocity, put him on the IL with shoulder impingement.

Javier Baez continues his amazing comeback season with 3-run, go-ahead HR for the Detroit Tigers

Hall of Famer Mike Schmidt on Pete Rose reinstatement https://t.co/LpuA3okBt3

If Pete Rose gets into the Hall of Fame after breaking baseball’s cardinal sin, it should certainly open the door for Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens and even those like A-Rod and Rafael Palmeiro who were suspended for PED use.

Bob Nightengale @BNightengale

MLB Pete Rose decision is 'dark day for baseball' and Hall of Fame https://t.co/DQ7jGiciLU

MLB Pete Rose decision is 'dark day for baseball' and Hall of Fame https://t.co/DQ7jGiciLU

Also reinstated are everyone involved in the 1919 Black Sox scandal, all who are deceased: Eddie Cicotte, Happy Felsch, Chick Gandil, Joe Jackson, Fred McMullin, Swede Risberg, Buck Weaver and Lefty Williams; Joe Gedeon; Gene Paulette; Benny Kauff; Lee Magee; Phil Douglas; Cozy

Hall of Fame says Rose will now be considered for election on the 2027 ballot https://t.co/xNR29LRp7L

Rob Manfred explanation for reinstating Pete Rose https://t.co/xX7DzV4C0w

Rob Manfred reinstates Pete Rose. He is now eligible for the Hall of Fame. Shoeless Joe Jackson too

Happy Publication Day @ScottMillerBbl. This fabulous book is now at a bookstore near you.

Scott Miller @ScottMillerBbl

Thrilled to say my new book, Skipper: Why Baseball Managers Still Matter and Always Will, now available via pre-order in advance of pub date next May 13. A definitive look at managing over past few decades, what it was like then, now, why & how its changed https://t.co/ZFVXoOBpqw

Rich Hill, 45, is back, signing a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.

Pirates ace Paul Skenes, who spent two years at the Air Force Academy and would like to return to the military after his playing career, announces that he'll pitch for Team USA in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Padres closer Robert Suarez, who entered the night with 15 saves and a 0.51 ERA, self implodes with 4 consecutive walks and gives up 5 runs in the 9th inning. The Padres’ 5-3 lead in the 9th melts into a 9-5 Angels’ victory.

The Diamondbacks' decision to sign OF Corbin Carroll to an 8-year,$111 million contract extension in March 2023, already is one of the greatest moves in franchise history. Carroll, with 2 HRs tonight off future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander, has 13 HRs, 30 RBI, and a .965 OPS.