Bob Nightengale
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Phoenix, AZ, United States
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Happy Bobby Bonilla Day! Celebrating the legendary contract that keeps on giving
Every July 1 from 2011-2035, the New York Mets dole out $1.19 million to Bobby Bonilla, who hasn't played for them since 1999. → Read More
Nightengale Notebook: Juneteenth brings renewed call to put trailblazer Curt Flood in Cooperstown
Widow of former Cardinals star, actress Judy Pace Flood, says Civil Rights movement gave him strength to push forward in landmark free agency case. → Read More
Nolan Ryan is surprised fans still talk about that Robin Ventura fight: ‘It’s amazing’
“I’m just amazed that of all of the things that happened in my career,” Ryan said, “I’m still known for that.” → Read More
Nolan Ryan is surprised fans still talk about that Robin Ventura fight: 'It's amazing'
Nolan Ryan, whose documentary "Facing Nolan" comes to theaters for a one-day showing on May 24, says fans still ask about his fight vs. Robin Ventura. → Read More
Walker Buehler throws MLB's first complete game, shutout of 2022: 'I'm not coming out of this game!'
Twelve days after Clayton Kershaw was removed in a perfect game through seven, Walker Buehler lasted nine innings, giving up three hits, in a shutout. → Read More
Nightengale's Notebook: Justin Verlander focused on Astros title after nearly leaving in offseason
After missing nearly two seasons, Justin Verlander, 39, is back with Astros and looking sharp to start the season. How long will he pitch? → Read More
Jackie Robinson's son delivers powerful message to Dodgers on 75th anniversary of his father breaking MLB's color barrier
Jackie Robinson's son David delivered a powerful message to Los Angeles Dodgers players on 75th anniversary of his father breaking the color barrier. → Read More
'Best spring I ever had': Roommates Dusty, Darren Baker shared an unforgettable month – in different uniforms
The Astros manager spent spring training living with and working at the same place as his son Darren, a Washington Nationals prospect. → Read More
MLB rules changes: Ghost runner, ‘Shohei Ohtani Rule’ among changes expected for 2022 season
Owners will vote next week on proposals for the 2022 season. → Read More
MLB's lockout is mercifully over. Where do we go from here?
Now that MLB and the players union labor war is over, buckle up for a frantic, crazy, chaotic and turbulent month before Opening Day. → Read More
MLB threatens to cancel more games if labor deal isn’t reached on Tuesday
If the two sides don’t reach an agreement by Tuesday evening, the deadline likely would be extended by a day if significant progress is made during their talks. → Read More
Nightengale's Notebook: Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes is poster boy for MLB labor fight
Corbin Burnes earning little more than the MLB minimum in 2021 is an example of why the players union is battling so vigorously in labor negotiations. → Read More
MLB could cancel another week of games soon as labor talks produce little progress Sunday
The players union gave MLB the right to implement rule changes with a 45-day notice instead of a full year, but sizable economic differences remain. → Read More
MLB lockout: Players reject offer before owners' self-imposed 5 p.m. deadline
The major differences between the two sides are on the luxury tax, bonus pool and minimum salary. → Read More
MLB cancels first week of spring training games; daily negotiations to begin Monday
MLB said it will begin daily negotiating sessions Monday with players association in hopes of reaching deal to avoid delaying start of regular season. → Read More
MLB lockout updates: Spring training likely to be delayed as negotiations go nowhere
Tuesday's MLB meeting was only the fourth negotiating session since Dec. 1 before the lockout was imposed. → Read More
MLB lockout is on after collective bargaining agreement expires, owners agree to freeze out players
MLB and union officials met multiple times this week, but as expected, little progress was made, and owners voted to lock out players. → Read More
MLB lockout: No more negotiations scheduled ahead of Wednesday night CBA expiration
Baseball's current collective bargaining agreement expires Wednesday night with a lockout likely to follow. → Read More
Hall of Famers Johnny Bench and Mike Schmidt among baseball greats to announce 2021 season awards
The annual Baseball Writers' Association of America awards will be announced this week, and MLB greats will be virtually presenting the awards. → Read More
MLB general managers not yet concerned about potential labor stoppage delaying 2022 season
An ominous cloud hangs overhead at the Major League Baseball general managers' meetings in sunny Southern California ... the potential for a lockout. → Read More