Matt Davidson nearly quit baseball, then turned his career around

Before Matt Davidson became a breakout hitter in 2018, there was 2014 in Charlotte. That was almost the end of his baseball career.

Before Matt Davidson became a breakout hitter in 2018, there was 2014 in Charlotte. That was almost the end of his baseball career.

MLB 2018: Four pitchers who could bounce back after disappointing seasons

Whether it be because of a mechanical tweak, a change in role or a better defense behind them, a new season brings new opportunity for some pitchers to put a disappointing 2017 behind them.

Whether it be because of a mechanical tweak, a change in role or a better defense behind them, a new season brings new opportunity for some pitchers to put a disappointing 2017 behind them.

Why doesn’t Billy Wagner get more Hall of Fame love?

As the Hall of Fame votes start to trickle in and the announcement of who gets inducted draws nears, Billy Wagner — one of the best relievers of all time — is again not getting any love.

As the Hall of Fame votes start to trickle in and the announcement of who gets inducted draws nears, Billy Wagner — one of the best relievers of all time — is again not getting any love.

Rockies must overcome a new pitching problem: Pitch framing

The Rockies have done just about everything they can to slow hitters down. They raised the walls, pushed them back and added a humidifier. But they have consistently neglected the one problem that follows them even on the road: pitch framing.

The Rockies have done just about everything they can to slow hitters down. They raised the walls, pushed them back and added a humidifier. But they have consistently neglected the one problem that follows them even on the road: pitch framing.

Roberto Clemente Museum raises money, supplies for Puerto Rico

Though nearly 45 years have passed since Roberto Clemente’s untimely death, locals in the Pittsburgh area raised more than $56,000 and filled two 43-foot tractor trailers full of water and supplies to be donated to his home commonwealth in his honor.

Though nearly 45 years have passed since Roberto Clemente’s untimely death, locals in the Pittsburgh area raised more than $56,000 and filled two 43-foot tractor trailers full of water and supplies to be donated to his home commonwealth in his honor.

Pirates’ rookie Josh Bell keeps mashing, but few seem to notice

In a normal season, Josh Bell would be in the mix for Rookie of the Year. But the best-case scenario for him this year is to finish a distant second.

In a normal season, Josh Bell would be in the mix for Rookie of the Year. But the best-case scenario for him this year is to finish a distant second.

Curtis Granderson still having fun as he chases elusive World Series title

Curtis Granderson has had plenty of fun over his 14-year major league career, and perhaps even more accolades. But one title has eluded him so far: World Series champion.

Curtis Granderson has had plenty of fun over his 14-year major league career, and perhaps even more accolades. But one title has eluded him so far: World Series champion.

Rays’ power surge may be the biggest surprise of homer-happy season

The Rays’ 128 home runs in their first 84 games has them on a pace for 247 on the season. That would be the seventh most in MLB history.

The Rays’ 128 home runs in their first 84 games has them on a pace for 247 on the season. That would be the seventh most in MLB history.

Pirates’ Jameson Taillon, Rockies’ Chad Bettis share bond in fight against cancer

Jameson Taillon made a trip to the PNC Park bullpen Monday night that was five weeks in the making. In the visitor’s dugout was the Rockies’ Chad Bettis — another testicular cancer survivor who was there for Taillon when he faced a career crossro…

Jameson Taillon made a trip to the PNC Park bullpen Monday night that was five weeks in the making. In the visitor’s dugout was the Rockies’ Chad Bettis — another testicular cancer survivor who was there for Taillon when he faced a career crossroads several weeks earlier.