Panel recommends 7 Negro Leagues for major league status

A baseball task force has recommended seven Negro Leagues for official recognition as major leagues.

Major League Baseball work stoppage in 2022 increasingly likely

Baseball players refused to negotiate with owners over a one-month delay for this spring training and regular season, making a work stoppage in 2022 a real risk.

Braves honor Hank Aaron with memorial service at Truist Park

Atlanta Braves legend Hank Aaron was remembered for his talent and his humility during a memorial service Tuesday afternoon at Truist Park.

No new members inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, a first in 8 years

The baseball Hall of Fame won’t have any new players in the class of 2021 after voters decided no one had the merits — on-the-field or off — for enshrinement in Cooperstown on this year's ballot.

Aaron’s death prompts call to change name: Braves to Hammers

 As his adopted hometown mourned Hank Aaron’s death, some fans called on the Atlanta Braves to change their name to the Hammers in his honor.

Tributes pour in honoring the legendary Hank Aaron

Tributes from friends, family, celebrities, and dignitaries from around the world poured in after the passing of Atlanta Braves legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron was announced Friday morning.  

Georgia, Alabama lowers flags to honor Hank Aaron

The states of Georgia and Alabama have lowered its flags to half-staff to honor baseball great Hank Aaron, who died Friday.

MLB hall-of-fame pitcher Don Sutton dies at 75

Sutton played 23 seasons in MLB, 16 with the Dodgers, before embarking on a second career calling Atlanta Braves games for three decades.

Braves legend, Hall of Famer pitcher Phil Niekro dies after cancer battle

Braves legend and Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro passed away Saturday night in his sleep after a long battle with cancer. He was 81 years old.

Report: Cleveland Indians changing team's name after 105 years

The New York Times is reporting that Cleveland's baseball team is moving away from a name that has been considered racist for decades.

Dodgers’ Hall of Fame great Tommy Lasorda hospitalized

Former Dodgers manager and Hall of Famer Tommy Lasorda has been hospitalized, the Dodgers announced Sunday morning. 

MLB completes investigation into Justin Turner's actions after World Series win

Major League Baseball on Friday announced that it has completed its investigation into the actions of Dodgers' third baseman Justin Turner following the team's victory in game six of the World Series, in which Turner "disregarded" COVID-19 protocols by celebrating with his team, despite finding out he had tested positive for the coronavirus.

Former MLB prospect found guilty of beating 3 people to death with baseball bat in 2015

A former Major League Baseball prospect was convicted Thursday of beating three people to death, including his disabled father, at their family home in Corona in 2015, prosecutors said.

MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis

Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.

Dodgers: No World Series celebrations in Los Angeles 'until it is safe' amid pandemic

The Dodgers announced that there will be no World Series championship celebration in Los Angeles, "until it is safe to do so," amid the coronavirus pandemic and following Justin Turner's COVID-19 diagnosis.

Dodgers win first World Series title since 1988

Mookie Betts came to the Dodgers to make a World Series difference. With a mad dash to home plate, he put Los Angeles over the top.