Author: jfoster@sportingnews.com (Jason Foster)

Bryce Harper is better than everyone else, even Mike Trout

Bryce Harper is the best player in baseball. There. I said it. I don’t mean the best hitter or the best player so far this season. I mean that right now, today, Bryce Harper is the best baseball player on the planet — period.

Bryce Harper is the best player in baseball. There. I said it. I don’t mean the best hitter or the best player so far this season. I mean that right now, today, Bryce Harper is the best baseball player on the planet — period.

Cowboys 2016 schedule: Hope for playoffs returns

Dallas’ 2016 schedule is mostly kind, offering the Cowboys a chance to return to the playoffs with a slate that includes just six games against teams with winning records in 2015.

Dallas’ 2016 schedule is mostly kind, offering the Cowboys a chance to return to the playoffs with a slate that includes just six games against teams with winning records in 2015.

21 things that’ve happened since the Braves and Twins last won a game

If you’re a baseball fan of a certain age, you probably remember a time when the Braves and Twins won games. It’s been a long time, but think hard.

If you’re a baseball fan of a certain age, you probably remember a time when the Braves and Twins won games. It’s been a long time, but think hard.

The Braves are still winless, and now Fredi Gonzalez is talking nonsense

It’s one thing to encourage your team during a rough patch, it’s another to engage in complete nonsense.

It’s one thing to encourage your team during a rough patch, it’s another to engage in complete nonsense.

Lou Brock throws first-pitch strike less than six months after leg amputation

Lou Brock’s ceremonial first pitch Monday was more than just a typical pre-game ritual. It also represented a comeback from a serious health scare.

Lou Brock’s ceremonial first pitch Monday was more than just a typical pre-game ritual. It also represented a comeback from a serious health scare.

Dodgers’ Ross Stripling removed after 7 1/3 no-hit innings; bullpen blows lead

Dodgers rookie Ross Stripling held the Giants hitless through 7 1/3 innings in his MLB debut Friday but will walk away with a no-decision.

Dodgers rookie Ross Stripling held the Giants hitless through 7 1/3 innings in his MLB debut Friday but will walk away with a no-decision.

Cubs’ Kyle Schwarber out for year with ACL tear

Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber will miss the remainder the season after being diagnosed with a torn ACL and LCL suffered in a collision Thursday night with teammate Dexter Fowler.

Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber will miss the remainder the season after being diagnosed with a torn ACL and LCL suffered in a collision Thursday night with teammate Dexter Fowler.

23 things that have happened since the Padres scored a run

If you’re a baseball fan of a certain age, you probably remember the last time the Padres scored a run. It’s been a long time, but think hard.

If you’re a baseball fan of a certain age, you probably remember the last time the Padres scored a run. It’s been a long time, but think hard.

That time Hank Aaron duplicated his 715th home run as a 50-year-old

Ten years to the day after Aaron made history to become the all-time home run champ, he stepped back up to the plate at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium — at age 50 — and blasted another homer to almost the same spot as the record-breaker.

Ten years to the day after Aaron made history to become the all-time home run champ, he stepped back up to the plate at Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium — at age 50 — and blasted another homer to almost the same spot as the record-breaker.