The reason every MLB player is wearing the same number today
April 15 is Jackie Robinson Day. Here's what that means, why it matters, and how you can celebrate at home.
April 15 is Jackie Robinson Day. Here's what that means, why it matters, and how you can celebrate at home.
Former Yankee Fritz Peterson, who swapped wives with teammate, dead at 82
In 1973, Peterson and his teammate Mike Kekich fell in love with each others wives and decided to swap families. Peterson remained with his new wife for the rest of his life.
In 1973, Peterson and his teammate Mike Kekich fell in love with each others wives and decided to swap families. Peterson remained with his new wife for the rest of his life.
Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara charged with federal bank fraud
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is facing a federal bank charge after allegedly stealing more than $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers star to cover his gambling debts, officials said.
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, is facing a federal bank charge after allegedly stealing more than $16 million from the Los Angeles Dodgers star to cover his gambling debts, officials said.
Stephen Strasburg, former World Series MVP, officially retires from Major League Baseball
Former World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg, whose career was marred by injuries, has officially retired from Major League Baseball.
Former World Series MVP Stephen Strasburg, whose career was marred by injuries, has officially retired from Major League Baseball.
Shohei Ohtani shares first photo of his wife
For the first time, the world is getting a look at Shohei Ohtani's wife.
For the first time, the world is getting a look at Shohei Ohtani's wife.
A’s release renderings of new Las Vegas domed stadium that resembles famous opera house
The 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.
The 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.
Giants manager Bob Melvin requires team to stand for national anthem
San Francisco Giants manager, Bob Melvin, has implemented a new mandate requiring the entire team to stand for the national anthem.
San Francisco Giants manager, Bob Melvin, has implemented a new mandate requiring the entire team to stand for the national anthem.
Shohei Ohtani announces he is now a married man
Shohei Ohtani is apparently off the market off the field: the Los Angeles Dodgers star announced he got married.
Shohei Ohtani is apparently off the market off the field: the Los Angeles Dodgers star announced he got married.
José DeLeón, MLB veteran pitcher who led NL in strikeouts in 1989, dead at 63
José DeLeón, a former MLB pitcher who played 13 seasons in the big leagues across five teams, has died after a battle with unspecified health issues. He was 63.
José DeLeón, a former MLB pitcher who played 13 seasons in the big leagues across five teams, has died after a battle with unspecified health issues. He was 63.
Spring training 2024: Female umpire Jen Pawol makes big league debut
This MLB spring training season, all eyes will be on Jen Pawol as she gets one step closer to becoming the MLB’s first woman umpire.
This MLB spring training season, all eyes will be on Jen Pawol as she gets one step closer to becoming the MLB’s first woman umpire.
Female umpire Jen Pawol gets MLB spring training assignment
Jen Pawol is on the verge of becoming Major League Baseball’s first female umpire after securing a spring training assignment.
Jen Pawol is on the verge of becoming Major League Baseball’s first female umpire after securing a spring training assignment.
Guardians' home opener on collision course with solar eclipse in Cleveland
By the time the first pitch is thrown at the Guardians' home opener on April 8, fans will have seen something more unusual than a no-hitter, more rare than a perfect game and astronomically more exciting than an unassisted triple play.
By the time the first pitch is thrown at the Guardians' home opener on April 8, fans will have seen something more unusual than a no-hitter, more rare than a perfect game and astronomically more exciting than an unassisted triple play.
Baltimore Orioles reportedly sold to David Rubenstein, Cal Ripken Jr. in $1.7 billion deal
The Baltimore Orioles may soon have a new owner.
The Baltimore Orioles may soon have a new owner.
Jackie Robinson statue stolen from Kansas park
A Kansas town is in uproar after a prized Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a public park.
A Kansas town is in uproar after a prized Jackie Robinson statue was stolen from a public park.
MLB to widen runner's lane to first, changing an old rule that's caused World Series controversy
Major League Baseball is also shortening the pitcher’s clock with runners on base by two seconds to 18 and further reducing mound visits in an effort to speed up games.
Major League Baseball is also shortening the pitcher’s clock with runners on base by two seconds to 18 and further reducing mound visits in an effort to speed up games.
Babe Ruth 1914 minor league trading card hits hefty $7.2M at auction, falls short of hoped-for grand slam
A rare 1914 baseball trading card showing American sports legend Babe Ruth when he was still a bambino netted $7.2 million at auction on Sunday night.
A rare 1914 baseball trading card showing American sports legend Babe Ruth when he was still a bambino netted $7.2 million at auction on Sunday night.
Shohei Ohtani named unanimous 2023 AL MVP
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani was named American League MVP for the second time in three seasons as an LA Angel.
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani was named American League MVP for the second time in three seasons as an LA Angel.
A look at the history of MLB relocation over the past 70 years
The A's are now headed to their fourth city — from Philadelphia to Kansas City to Oakland to Las Vegas — the most in baseball's history.
The A's are now headed to their fourth city — from Philadelphia to Kansas City to Oakland to Las Vegas — the most in baseball's history.
MLB team owners unanimously approve relocation of Athletics to Las Vegas
Major League Baseball team owners on Thursday voted to approve the relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas at the end of their league-wide meeting. The vote was unanimous and swift.
Major League Baseball team owners on Thursday voted to approve the relocation of the Oakland Athletics to Las Vegas at the end of their league-wide meeting. The vote was unanimous and swift.
San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler dies at 63
Peter Seidler, a third-generation member of the O’Malley family who used to own the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, was a two-time cancer survivor.
Peter Seidler, a third-generation member of the O’Malley family who used to own the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers, was a two-time cancer survivor.