Yankees, Phillies postpone games due to hazardous air quality created by wildfire smoke

Several sporting events have been postponed Wednesday because of concerns over hazardous air quality issues caused by smoke blanketing the skies across the Northeast.

Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg, who once signed record-breaking contract, has ‘severe nerve damage’: report

In December 2019, Strasburg signed a seven-year, $245 million deal with the Washington Nationals, breaking the record previously held by David Price ($217 million), after winning the 2019 World Series MVP with the Nats.

Mother of LA Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw dies

Marianne Tombaugh died Saturday, according to Ellen Kershaw. The pitcher’s wife mentioned it during the dedication of a refurbished youth baseball field in Inglewood that his charity foundation supported.

First look: Orlando group proposes $1.7B stadium to lure MLB franchise to Central Florida

Nearly four years after Orlando Magic co-founder Pat Williams first announced his intentions to lure a Major League Baseball franchise to the City Beautiful, we are getting a first look at renderings for a proposed 45,000-seat domed baseball stadium that would eventually be home to the "Orlando Dreamers."

Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher, has died

Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher of the 1970s, passed away Saturday night, his family and the A's have confirmed. 

Robbie Ray needs surgery, will miss rest of season for Mariners

Left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray will miss the rest of the season for the Seattle Mariners as he needs surgery to address a flexor tendon injury.

Oakland A's sign agreement to purchase land for Las Vegas ballpark

Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics on Wednesday announced they have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a future ballpark in Las Vegas – much to the disappointment of the mayor and others who were promised that the team was "Rooted in Oakland."  

106-year-old Rays super fan enjoys historic game at Tropicana Field

More than 21,000 fans filled Tropicana Field Thursday for the Tampa Bay Rays’ historic win. One of those fans was 106-year-old Agnes Ingles. 

Rays tie record with 13-0 start, rally to beat Red Sox 9-3

The Tampa Bay Rays tied Major League Baseball's post-1900 record for 13 consecutive wins at a season’s start, rallying to beat the Boston Red Sox 9-3 Thursday behind a seven-run fifth inning that Harold Ramirez began and capped with doubles.

Several MLB teams extend beer sales to 8th inning, Twins included

To combat the time crunch of the pitch clock, at least four MLB teams have extended alcohol sales through the eighth inning this season.

Study: Climate change causing spike in MLB home runs

A new study finds that climate change is making major league sluggers into even hotter hitters, sending an extra 50 or so home runs a year over the fences.

Anthony Rendon suspended 5 games for altercation with fan

LA Angels infielder Anthony Rendon faces a 5-game suspension for grabbing a fan by the t-shirt and then taking a swipe at him after the team's Opening Day loss against Oakland Athletics.

MLB legend Ken Griffey Jr among highest-paid Reds players in 2023

Ken Griffey Jr. has not appeared in a Major League Baseball game since the 2010 season with the Seattle Mariners but he’s still due a paycheck with the Cincinnati Reds this season.

MLB umpires will have a new view for replays this season – on Zoom

Major League Baseball struck a deal with Zoom Video Communications Inc. allowing on-field umpires to watch the replay operations center evaluating contested calls.