Author: Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY

The Indians and White Sox are discussing a deal for Mike Clevinger, which could shift the balance of power in a tight AL Central race.

The Astros boycotted their game Friday, holding a 42-second moment of silence before they and the visiting A’s walked off the field.

MLB takes a clumsy stand, with some teams playing, others not, but a unified stand would have been boycotting all together on Jackie Robinson Day.

Brodie Van Wagenen getting caught ripping the commissioner, then being admonished by ownership, is fitting for a bumbling Mets organization.

Decision by multiple MLB teams and players to not play in protest of Jacob Blake shooting may be sign baseball is finally ready to address injustice.

With a shortened season and the trade deadline on Aug. 31, MLB general managers are uneasy about making aggressive moves, but also see opportunity .

The Black population in MLB is nearly 8%, with the Seattle Mariners having the most Black players on their team (10) in USA TODAY’S annual study.

The Cardinals haven’t played a game since July 29 due to the team’s COVID-19 outbreak.