Sandy Alomar Sr. died at 81, leaving a mark as a speed-first, defense-minded infielder who played 1,481 games across six clubs from 1964-78. He stole 227 bases, belting a career-high 39 in 1971, and earned a 1970 All-Star nod. After playing, he coached in MLB and Puerto Rico, later guiding in San Diego and for the Cubs, Rockies and Mets. His son, Sandy Alomar Jr., is on the Cleveland Guardians staff, continuing a family baseball legacy that also includes brother Roberto, a Hall of Famer.

The Guardians publicly mourn the loss, underscoring Alomar’s impact as a player, mentor, and pillar of a baseball family whose influence spans decades and leagues.

Angels face a high-stakes civil trial over Tyler Skaggs’ death, with the family seeking damages and alleging team knowledge of Kay’s drug distribution. A stalled settlement underscores a deep divide on liability, and opening statements will frame how future earnings and pain claims are valued.

The outcome could ripple beyond this case, shaping governance, player welfare and risk management in MLB. For fantasy bettors and managers, the case signals potential shifts in clubhouse culture, rehab priorities and injury narratives that may affect player trajectories.