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Yankees pitcher adds to disturbing trend of MLB domestic violence policy suspensions
The Yankees pitcher's 76-game suspension is the eighth-longest in the history of the league's domestic violence policy.
Ernst & Young distancing itself from Houston Astros executive
Ernst & Young is scrambling to scrub online evidence of its ties to Brandon Taubman, who was fired last week from the Houston Astros for a misogynistic, post-game rant, The...
Astros retract statement saying Sports Illustrated 'fabricated' story
Slowly, still not with the deftest touch, the Astros are cleaning up the mess they made of themselves and the World Series. Sports Illustrated reporter Stephanie Apstein divulged Sunday on...
MLB investigating exec as Astros scramble to adjust stance
Major League Baseball announced that it will investigate an ugly incident involving Astros assistant general manager Brandon Taubman as the franchise scrambles to adjust its PR stance. On Monday night,...
How dumping self-punching closer transformed Astros' bullpen
BOSTON — Perhaps the best way to describe the Astros’ recent bullpen upgrades in perspective, using Post-ese, is to observe that they didn’t cut off their nose to punch themselves...
Astros pitcher confronts fan who heckled accused woman-abuser
In a clash between a fan heckling an alleged domestic abuser and a player sticking up for that alleged domestic abuser, who's the good guy? That was the scene Monday...
Why assault charge against Roberto Osuna was dropped
TORONTO — Canadian prosecutors dropped a domestic assault charge on Tuesday against Astros closer Roberto Osuna, who agreed to stay away from the alleged victim for one year and continue...
Star Astros pitcher suddenly needs elbow examined
The Astros placed right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. on the 10-day disabled list Sunday, one day after he departed a start against the Dodgers due to elbow pain. Right-handed reliever Roberto...
Astros' trade for accused abuser looks worse after 'remorseful' conflict
Roberto Osuna's lawyer wants you to know that the closer is not remorseful after charges of his allegedly assaulting a woman. Astros GM Jeff Luhnow, after coming under fire for...
Trade for alleged woman-assaulter puts Justin Verlander on the spot
When a video of a former Astros prospect hitting his girlfriend hit the internet back in March, Justin Verlander held nothing back. "I hope the rest of your life without...
Trade market focuses on relief help as deadline nears
No teams draw fewer fans to their games than the Florida clubs. Yet, like in the offseason, the Marlins and Rays are at the center of interest. Miami dealt Dee...
Astros trade for closer suspended for domestic violence
In a quest to try to repeat as champions, the Astros took on a closer and potentially way more. The Astros obtained Roberto Osuna from the Blue Jays, though the...
Blue Jays' All-Star closer charged with assaulting woman
Toronto Blue Jays closer Roberto Osuna was arrested early Tuesday morning for alleged violence against a woman. Osuna, 23, was charged with one count of assault on a woman and...
Aaron Judge ties Yankees legend but can't save the day
Even on a day Aaron Judge strikes out to end the game with the tying run on base, he manages to make history. The right fielder went deep in the...