↑ Fox-news/sports/mlb MLB fans question Carlos Beltran's Hall of Fame election after sign-stealing scandal - Carlos Beltran was elected into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday, but fans questioned why he was voted in despite of his ties to a major sign-stealing scandalBaseball Hall of Fame adds 2 outfielders to Cooperstown, including one tied to Astros' scandal - After years on the ballot, Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones earned induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame, recognized for their power, consistency, and impact on the game.Ex-MLB star Wilbur Wood dead at 84 - Former Chicago White Sox star pitcher Wilbur Wood, whose knuckleball revitalized his career, has died, the team announced on Sunday. He was 84.Mets agree to deal with All-Star Bo Bichette after missing out on Kyle Tucker: reports - The New York Mets reportedly signed Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million deal after missing out on Kyle Tucker, transforming their infield with the move.Pirates great Dave Giusti, who starred in team’s 1971 World Series run, dead at 86 - Dave Giusti, a longtime MLB relief pitcher who helped the Pirates win the 1971 World Series, has died at 86, the team said, citing his family.Cubs, Alex Bregman agree to 5-year deal: reports - Three-time MLB All-Star Alex Bregman reportedly signed a five-year deal with the Chicago Cubs on Saturday. The deal is worth $175 million, the reports said.MLB free agent outfielder suspended 80 games after testing positive for banned performance-enhancing substance - Free agent outfielder Max Kepler was suspended 80 games by Major League Baseball after a positive test for a banned performance-enhancing substance.Tigers, Tarik Skubal fail to reach deal, face record $13M salary gap as trade rumors swirl - Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal sought a record $32 million salary arbitration figure, while the Tigers countered with $19 million, setting up an arbitration hearing.Former MLB great Mark Teixeira makes stance on Minnesota ICE shooting clear - After the Minnesota ICE shooting that resulted in the death of Renee Good, former MLB star Mark Teixeira took to X to share his support for ICE agents and their actions.Police found crack cocaine or methamphetamine in traffic stop involving ex-MLB star Lenny Dykstra: report - Pennsylvania State Police reportedly found crack cocaine or methamphetamine during the traffic stop involving ex-MLB All-Star Lenny Dykstra on New Year's Day.