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MLB will test robot umpires at 13 spring training ballparks hosting 19 teams
Read full article: MLB will test robot umpires at 13 spring training ballparks hosting 19 teamsMajor League Baseball will test robot umpires as part of a challenge system during spring training at 13 ballparks hosting 19 teams, which could lead to regular-season use in 2026.
Manfred says Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out Rays' ballpark situation
Read full article: Manfred says Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out Rays' ballpark situationTampa area politicians will be given time to sort out the Rays’ ballpark situation following Hurricane Milton, and baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said there has been no thought to allowing the team to explore a relocation.
Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DH
Read full article: Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DHLeft-handers Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves and Garrett Crochet of the Chicago White Sox have been selected Major League Baseball’s Comeback Players of the Year.
Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in Tampa
Read full article: Hurricane-stricken Tampa Bay Rays to play 2025 season at Yankees' spring training field in TampaThe Tampa Bay Rays will play their 2025 home games at the New York Yankees’ nearby spring training ballpark amid uncertainty about the future of hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field.
Following success of MLB's big-spenders, smaller market teams try to counter amid RSN uncertainty
Read full article: Following success of MLB's big-spenders, smaller market teams try to counter amid RSN uncertaintyA remarkable era of parity in Major League Baseball hit a bit of a snag this October when the big-spending New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets finished as three of the top four teams in this year’s postseason.
MLB wants the Tampa Bay Rays to play in the area if hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field is unfit
Read full article: MLB wants the Tampa Bay Rays to play in the area if hurricane-damaged Tropicana Field is unfitMajor League Baseball hopes to find the Tampa Bay Rays a temporary home near their fanbase for the start of the 2025 season if their home field can't be repaired in time.
MLB playoffs averaging 3.33 million viewers through Division Series, an 18% increase over last year
Read full article: MLB playoffs averaging 3.33 million viewers through Division Series, an 18% increase over last yearMajor League Baseball’s postseason is averaging 3.33 million viewers going into the League Championship Series, an 18% increase over last year’s average of 2.82 million.
MLB spring training facilities spared extensive damage from Hurricane Milton
Read full article: MLB spring training facilities spared extensive damage from Hurricane MiltonMajor League Baseball spring training facilities on Florida’s west coast appear to have been mostly spared major damage during Hurricane Milton.
MLB moves start of Tigers-Guardians decisive ALDS Game 5 from night to day
Read full article: MLB moves start of Tigers-Guardians decisive ALDS Game 5 from night to dayCiting weather issues, Major League Baseball moved the start time of Saturday’s decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between Detroit and Cleveland from 8:08 p.m. to a 1:08 p.m. The change was announced Friday as the Tigers were going through a workout at Progressive Field.
MLB will air local games for Guardians, Brewers and Twins next season
Read full article: MLB will air local games for Guardians, Brewers and Twins next seasonMajor League Baseball has announced it will produce and distribute local broadcasts for the Cleveland Guardians, Milwaukee Brewers and Minnesota Twins next year.
Even with up to 24 cameras, MLB didn't have clear enough angle to reverse Chisholm steal
Read full article: Even with up to 24 cameras, MLB didn't have clear enough angle to reverse Chisholm stealEven with up to 24 video cameras, Major League Baseball didn’t have a precise picture showing whether Michael Massey’s glove slapped Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s left foot before it touched the corner of second base.
Under MLB's new playoff format, a little rest isn't always the best
Read full article: Under MLB's new playoff format, a little rest isn't always the bestShohei Ohtani has mashed 100 mph fastballs for homers, stolen bases against some of the game’s best catchers and recently wrapped up one of the best regular seasons in Major League Baseball history.
Major League Baseball scraps criticized All-Star Game uniforms and goes back to team jerseys
Read full article: Major League Baseball scraps criticized All-Star Game uniforms and goes back to team jerseysMajor League Baseball is going back to using primary team uniforms for the All-Star Game, scrapping criticized special jerseys used for the past four years.
Dodgers home run star Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight season
Read full article: Dodgers home run star Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight seasonShohei Ohtani topped Major League Baseball jersey sales for the second straight season while becoming the first player to reach 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in the same year.
Shorter games, more running, more action. Two years in, MLB's rule changes have provided a jolt
Read full article: Shorter games, more running, more action. Two years in, MLB's rule changes have provided a joltMajor League Baseball is thriving two years after introducing sweeping measures to make the game more exciting.
Many players who made their MLB debuts in 2020 felt like they were 'missing out'
Read full article: Many players who made their MLB debuts in 2020 felt like they were 'missing out'Nearly half of the 212 players who made their MLB debuts during the pandemic-altered 2020 season are still playing or have been in the big leagues this year.
Why does Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 feat resonate so much in baseball?
Read full article: Why does Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 feat resonate so much in baseball?Among the roughly 23,000 men who played played Major League Baseball over the past century-and-a-half, none had a season with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases — until now.
Yankees and Tigers are kids for a day, mingling among Little Leaguers
Read full article: Yankees and Tigers are kids for a day, mingling among Little LeaguersThe Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees were like kids again as they mingled with Little Leaguers ahead of the Major League Baseball Little League Classic on Sunday night.
Down on the farm: Tyler Callihan returns to field after long injured list stint
Read full article: Down on the farm: Tyler Callihan returns to field after long injured list stintThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball. Stats are through Aug. 15 games.
Local MLB player update: Austin Hays on injured list, SRF working his way back
Read full article: Local MLB player update: Austin Hays on injured list, SRF working his way backThe area is well represented in Major League Baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in MLB. Stats are through Aug. 14 games.
Baseball is back in the Olympics in 2028. What the rosters will look like is hard to say
Read full article: Baseball is back in the Olympics in 2028. What the rosters will look like is hard to sayThe on-again, off-again relationship between the Olympics and baseball is heading toward another reconciliation in 2028.
Rev It Up: MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next August
Read full article: Rev It Up: MLB to hold Braves-Reds game at Bristol Motor Speedway next AugustMajor League Baseball is coming to Bristol Motor Speedway with the Braves and the Reds taking part in the Speedway Classic in August 2025.
Local MLB player update: Mike Baumann still unbeaten after trade to Angels
Read full article: Local MLB player update: Mike Baumann still unbeaten after trade to AngelsThe area is well represented in Major League Baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in MLB. Stats are through Aug. 7 games.
Down on the farm: Bolles grad Baumeister headed to Rays after trade
Read full article: Down on the farm: Bolles grad Baumeister headed to Rays after tradeThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball. Stats are through Aug. 1 games.
Local MLB player update: Trade deadline sees several locals on the move
Read full article: Local MLB player update: Trade deadline sees several locals on the moveThe area is well represented in Major League Baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in MLB. Stats are through July 31 games.
Down on the farm: Bolles grad Barco up to Double-A; 2 recent draft picks sign
Read full article: Down on the farm: Bolles grad Barco up to Double-A; 2 recent draft picks signThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball. Stats are through July 25 games.
Local MLB player update: Austin Martin, Dane Dunning come off injured list
Read full article: Local MLB player update: Austin Martin, Dane Dunning come off injured listThe area is well represented in Major League Baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in MLB. Stats are through July 25 games.
Guardians sign No. 1 overall draft pick Travis Bazzana of Oregon State
Read full article: Guardians sign No. 1 overall draft pick Travis Bazzana of Oregon StateTravis Bazzana, the top overall pick in the MLB amateur draft out of Oregon State, signed his first professional contract with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.
Down on the farm: Checking in on area stars in minor league baseball at the break
Read full article: Down on the farm: Checking in on area stars in minor league baseball at the breakThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Dodgers and Cubs open 2025 MLB season in Tokyo March 19, rest of league starts March 27
Read full article: Dodgers and Cubs open 2025 MLB season in Tokyo March 19, rest of league starts March 27The Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani will open the 2025 season in Tokyo against the Chicago Cubs on March 18 and the Athletics will start the home portion of their first season in Sacramento against the Cubs on March 31.
Local MLB player update: How area stars are faring at the All-Star break
Read full article: Local MLB player update: How area stars are faring at the All-Star breakThe area is well represented in Major League Baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in MLB. Stats are through July 11 games.
New York Mets 1B Pete Alonso among MLB stars who could use big second half heading into free agency
Read full article: New York Mets 1B Pete Alonso among MLB stars who could use big second half heading into free agencyPete Alonso’s disappointing performance in this year’s Home Run Derby wasn’t a particularly big deal for the future of his big-league career.
Sons of former big-league stars Ortiz, Ramirez and Grudzielanek among MLB draft picks in late rounds
Read full article: Sons of former big-league stars Ortiz, Ramirez and Grudzielanek among MLB draft picks in late roundsMajor League Baseball’s three-day amateur draft concluded on Tuesday, with the 30 teams blazing through 300 picks in less than 3 1/2 hours.
Robot umpire challenge system could be tested next spring training, 2026 regular-season use possible
Read full article: Robot umpire challenge system could be tested next spring training, 2026 regular-season use possibleMajor League Baseball could test robot umpires as part of a challenge system in spring training next year, which could lead to regular-season use in 2026.
MLB All-Stars back in Arlington, where 11 future Hall of Famers started outside in Texas heat in '95
Read full article: MLB All-Stars back in Arlington, where 11 future Hall of Famers started outside in Texas heat in '95Major League Baseball was still stinging from a strike that had wiped out the World Series the previous season when the 1995 All-Star Game was played outside in the stifling Texas heat.
Down on the farm: Columbia grad Tyler Myrick promoted to Triple-A
Read full article: Down on the farm: Columbia grad Tyler Myrick promoted to Triple-AThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Local MLB player update: Dunning, Martin head to injured list; JU’s Hays stays hot
Read full article: Local MLB player update: Dunning, Martin head to injured list; JU’s Hays stays hotThe area is well represented in Major League Baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in MLB. Stats are through July 11 games.
Orioles' Gunnar Henderson projected to top pre-arbitration bonus pool at $1.3 million
Read full article: Orioles' Gunnar Henderson projected to top pre-arbitration bonus pool at $1.3 millionBaltimore shortstop Gunnar Henderson is projected to receive the largest amount from this season’s $50 million pre-arbitration bonus pool based on his regular-season statistics.
Down on the farm: Two wins in a week for Bolles grad Hunter Barco
Read full article: Down on the farm: Two wins in a week for Bolles grad Hunter BarcoThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Local MLB player update: Huge weeks at the plate for Brett Wisely, Nathaniel Lowe
Read full article: Local MLB player update: Huge weeks at the plate for Brett Wisely, Nathaniel LoweThe area is well represented in Major League Baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in MLB. Stats are through July 4 games.
Diamondbacks' Christian Walker continues his Dodger Stadium rampage, hitting 2 more homers
Read full article: Diamondbacks' Christian Walker continues his Dodger Stadium rampage, hitting 2 more homersArizona Diamondbacks slugger Christian Walker continued his Dodger Stadium rampage Thursday, homering in his first two at-bats for his 18th and 19th home runs in 42 career games at the ballpark.
Bochy won't have any of his players in AL All-Star lineup at home after Texas had 5 starters in '23
Read full article: Bochy won't have any of his players in AL All-Star lineup at home after Texas had 5 starters in '23The American League starting lineup that Texas Rangers manager Bruce Bochy will write out for the All-Star Game won’t include any of his own players.
Ohtani elected to start at DH in 4th straight All-Star Game, joins Judge as only holdovers
Read full article: Ohtani elected to start at DH in 4th straight All-Star Game, joins Judge as only holdoversShohei Ohtani has become the first player elected to start at designated hitter in four straight All-Star Games.
There are 4.8 billion reasons why other leagues are watching the fallout from 'Sunday Ticket' case
Read full article: There are 4.8 billion reasons why other leagues are watching the fallout from 'Sunday Ticket' caseSports leagues have 4.8 billion reasons to review how they distribute out-of-market broadcasts after the judgement against the NFL in the “Sunday Ticket” case in U.S. District Court.
Down on the farm: How former area stars have fared in the minors through June
Read full article: Down on the farm: How former area stars have fared in the minors through JuneThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Local MLB player update: BK’s Ben Gamel called up by Mets
Read full article: Local MLB player update: BK’s Ben Gamel called up by MetsThe area is well represented in Major League Baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in MLB. Stats are through June 27 games.
Mets closer Edwin Díaz suspended 10 games after being ejected vs Cubs for foreign substance on hand
Read full article: Mets closer Edwin Díaz suspended 10 games after being ejected vs Cubs for foreign substance on handNew York Mets closer Edwin Díaz was suspended 10 games by Major League Baseball after his ejection from a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs for having a foreign substance on his hand.
Down on the farm: Ben Gamel on a tear after coming off injured list
Read full article: Down on the farm: Ben Gamel on a tear after coming off injured listThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Reds, Brewers, Nationals are on pace to post highest stolen-base totals of any MLB team since 1990s
Read full article: Reds, Brewers, Nationals are on pace to post highest stolen-base totals of any MLB team since 1990sThe Cincinnati Reds are stealing bases at a rate unseen over the last three decades.
Local MLB player update: Austin Martin shines on defense in big week
Read full article: Local MLB player update: Austin Martin shines on defense in big weekThe area is well represented in Major League Baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in MLB. Stats are through June 19 games.
MLB umpire Pat Hoberg appealing discipline following sports betting investigation
Read full article: MLB umpire Pat Hoberg appealing discipline following sports betting investigationMajor League Baseball plans to discipline umpire Pat Hoberg following an investigation into a potential violation of sports gambling policies.
Down on the farm: Big week at the plate for Providence grad Nathan Hickey
Read full article: Down on the farm: Big week at the plate for Providence grad Nathan HickeyThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Local MLB player update: JU’s Austin Hays breaks out of slump with 2-homer game
Read full article: Local MLB player update: JU’s Austin Hays breaks out of slump with 2-homer gameThe area is well represented in Major League Baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in MLB.
MLB bans Tucupita Marcano for life for betting on baseball, four others get one-year suspensions
Read full article: MLB bans Tucupita Marcano for life for betting on baseball, four others get one-year suspensionsSan Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano was banned from baseball for life for betting on the sport and four others were suspended for one year by Major League Baseball in the game’s biggest gambling scandal in decades.
MLB player Tucupita Marcano faces possible lifetime ban for alleged baseball bets, AP source says
Read full article: MLB player Tucupita Marcano faces possible lifetime ban for alleged baseball bets, AP source saysSan Diego Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation by Major League Baseball for allegedly betting on baseball and could be subject to a lifetime ban, according to a person familiar with the probe.
Down on the farm: Austin Martin shining in Triple-A; Ben Gamel off to solid start
Read full article: Down on the farm: Austin Martin shining in Triple-A; Ben Gamel off to solid startThe area is well represented in minor league baseball. Each week on Friday, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in affiliate minor league baseball.
Wander Franco's administrative leave extended through July 14 by MLB, players' association
Read full article: Wander Franco's administrative leave extended through July 14 by MLB, players' associationWander Franco’s administrative leave was extended through July 14 by Major League Baseball and the players’ association.
Local MLB player update: Sean Reid-Foley back healthy for Mets; Mike Baumann sharp for Mariners
Read full article: Local MLB player update: Sean Reid-Foley back healthy for Mets; Mike Baumann sharp for MarinersThe area is well represented in Major League Baseball. Each week on Thursdays, News4JAX will chart how local players are doing in MLB.
Major leaguers praise inclusion of Negro Leagues statistics into major league records
Read full article: Major leaguers praise inclusion of Negro Leagues statistics into major league recordsBaseball players and fans alike are learning more about the Negro Leagues after the statistics for more than 2,300 players — historic figures like Josh Gibson, Oscar Charleston, Satchel Paige and Mule Suttles — were incorporated into the major league record book following a three-year research project.
Scorned umpire Ángel Hernández, who unsuccessfully sued MLB for racial discrimination, retires
Read full article: Scorned umpire Ángel Hernández, who unsuccessfully sued MLB for racial discrimination, retiresLongtime umpire Ángel Hernández, who unsuccessfully sued Major League Baseball for racial discrimination, is retiring immediately.
Replay reviews unavailable in Blue Jays-Tigers game after power failure disrupts both broadcasts
Read full article: Replay reviews unavailable in Blue Jays-Tigers game after power failure disrupts both broadcastsReplay reviews were unavailable to the Toronto Blue Jays and Detroit Tigers throughout much of their game at Comerica Park because of a technical issue that affected both team broadcasts.
Jackie Robinson remembered around MLB on 77th anniversary of him breaking baseball's color barrier
Read full article: Jackie Robinson remembered around MLB on 77th anniversary of him breaking baseball's color barrierMajor League Baseball is marking the 77th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking the sport's color barrier.
Who's really left-handed? In baseball, it can be hard to tell
Read full article: Who's really left-handed? In baseball, it can be hard to tellMLB and its history are dotted with men who played out of their natural handedness, a phenomenon that is seen occasionally in other sports but is a regular occurrence on the diamond.
Gerrit Cole says MLB, union bickering over pitch clock sounds like 'divorced parents'
Read full article: Gerrit Cole says MLB, union bickering over pitch clock sounds like 'divorced parents'New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole faulted Major League Baseball and the players’ association for bickering over the pitch clock last weekend, comparing their behavior to divorced parents.
Players' union head blames quicker pitch clock after series of pitcher elbow injuries
Read full article: Players' union head blames quicker pitch clock after series of pitcher elbow injuriesThe head of the baseball players’ association thinks a shorter pitch clock has contributed to a series of pitcher injuries.
Pitchers Génesis Cabrera of Toronto and Yohan Ramírez of New York Mets suspended 3 games each
Read full article: Pitchers Génesis Cabrera of Toronto and Yohan Ramírez of New York Mets suspended 3 games eachPitchers Génesis Cabrera of the Toronto Blue Jays and Yohan Ramírez of the New York Mets have been suspended for three games each by Major League Baseball for their actions in separate games and Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was banned for one game.
Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes MLB investigation of Shohei Ohtani will be short but isn't sure
Read full article: Commissioner Rob Manfred hopes MLB investigation of Shohei Ohtani will be short but isn't sureBaseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he hopes the sport’s gambling investigation of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will be short but he isn’t sure.
Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continues
Read full article: Rays' Wander Franco placed on administrative leave through June 1 as sexual abuse probe continuesTampa Bay All-Star shortstop Wander Franco was placed on administrative leave through June 1 under an agreement between Major League Baseball and the players’ association while the investigation continues in an alleged relationship with a minor.
MLB owners unanimously approve sale of Baltimore Orioles to a group headed by David Rubenstein
Read full article: MLB owners unanimously approve sale of Baltimore Orioles to a group headed by David RubensteinDavid Rubenstein’s purchase of the Baltimore Orioles has been approved by Major League Baseball owners.
Here's what we know about the allegations against Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara
Read full article: Here's what we know about the allegations against Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei MizuharaOnly a week has passed since the Los Angeles Dodgers abruptly fired Ippei Mizuhara, the interpreter and constant companion of their new $700 million slugger, Shohei Ohtani.
MLB investigating gambling, theft allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara
Read full article: MLB investigating gambling, theft allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and interpreter Ippei MizuharaMajor League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into illegal gambling and theft allegations involving Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.
Chan Ho Park, first Korean in MLB, throws ceremonial first pitch in Dodgers-Padres opener
Read full article: Chan Ho Park, first Korean in MLB, throws ceremonial first pitch in Dodgers-Padres openerFormer Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres pitcher Chan Ho Park threw the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the teams’ opener in South Korea.
Trevor Bauer says he will pitch against Yankees for Mexican team in exhibition game
Read full article: Trevor Bauer says he will pitch against Yankees for Mexican team in exhibition gameTrevor Bauer says he will pitch for the Mexican team Diablos Rojos in their Sunday exhibition game with the New York Yankees as the 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner attempts to return to the majors for the first time in three years.
Shohei Ohtani shares a photo of his new wife on social media. She's a former pro basketball player
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani shares a photo of his new wife on social media. She's a former pro basketball playerShohei Ohtani has revealed the identity of his new wife with a photo of the couple on social media.
Cincinnati Reds top prospect Noelvi Marté suspended 80 games by MLB for positive drug test
Read full article: Cincinnati Reds top prospect Noelvi Marté suspended 80 games by MLB for positive drug testNoelvi Marté, a 22-year-old infielder who is the Cincinnati Reds’ top prospect, has been suspended for the first 80 games of the season following a positive test under Major League Baseball’s drug program.
This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - How improvements to 121 Financial Ballpark will help downtown growth
Read full article: This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition - How improvements to 121 Financial Ballpark will help downtown growthKen Babby, the Jumbo Shrimp owner, is our guest for This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition. He speaks with gratitude, conviction, and appreciation of the business he owns and operates in Jacksonville.
A's release renderings of new Las Vegas domed stadium that resembles famous Sydney Opera House
Read full article: A's release renderings of new Las Vegas domed stadium that resembles famous Sydney Opera HouseThe Oakland Athletics and their design teams released renderings Tuesday of the club’s planned $1.5 billion stadium in Las Vegas that show five overlapping layers with a similar look to the famous Sydney Opera House.
Fanatics founder Michael Rubin says company unfairly blamed for new MLB uniforms
Read full article: Fanatics founder Michael Rubin says company unfairly blamed for new MLB uniformsFanatics founder Michael Rubin says his company is being unfairly blamed for new Major League Baseball uniforms that have see-through pants and other fit and design problems.
MLB union says 2-second cut to pitch clock too soon for some pitchers
Read full article: MLB union says 2-second cut to pitch clock too soon for some pitchersMajor League Baseball’s move to slice two seconds off the pitch clock with runners on base is too much, too soon, according to the head of the players’ union.
New uniform designs drawing plenty of scrutiny during opening days of spring training
Read full article: New uniform designs drawing plenty of scrutiny during opening days of spring trainingWhat the players are wearing has garnered as much attention as what they’re doing in the first few days of spring training.
Spring training preview: The Dodgers won the offseason. Will it buy them a championship?
Read full article: Spring training preview: The Dodgers won the offseason. Will it buy them a championship?Money can buy lots of things, including Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a pair of Japanese superstars that set the Los Angeles Dodgers back more than $1 billion.
Former Mets GM Billy Eppler suspended through World Series for fabricating injuries
Read full article: Former Mets GM Billy Eppler suspended through World Series for fabricating injuriesFormer New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler was suspended through the 2024 World Series by baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred, who concluded he and other team employees fabricated injuries to create open roster spots.
Donations pour in to replace destroyed Jackie Robinson statue on his 105th birthday
Read full article: Donations pour in to replace destroyed Jackie Robinson statue on his 105th birthdayDonations poured in Wednesday to replace a decimated statue of Jackie Robinson on what would have been the 105th birthday of the first player to break Major League Baseball’s color barrier.
Las Vegas' landmark Tropicana hotel will be demolished to make way for baseball stadium
Read full article: Las Vegas' landmark Tropicana hotel will be demolished to make way for baseball stadiumThe Tropicana Las Vegas hotel-casino is set to shut its doors April 2 to make room for a $1.5 billion Major League Baseball stadium.
Amazon will invest in Diamond Sports as part of a bankruptcy restructuring agreement
Read full article: Amazon will invest in Diamond Sports as part of a bankruptcy restructuring agreementAmazon will partner with Diamond Sports as part of a restructuring agreement as the largest owner of regional sports networks looks to emerge from bankruptcy.
Braves extended general manager Alex Anthopoulos' contract through 2031 season
Read full article: Braves extended general manager Alex Anthopoulos' contract through 2031 seasonThe Atlanta Braves have agreed to a contract extension with general manager Alex Anthopoulos that will keep him with the six-time reigning NL East champions through the 2031 season.