MLB Stories
Field of Dreams: Inspired by 1989 film, MLB makes Iowa debut
One of the most famous cornfields in Hollywood history finally gets the opportunity to host a real Major League Baseball game.1 month ago
New York Mets fail to sign No. 10 overall draft pick Kumar Rocker
The New York Mets failed to sign their top pick from last month's amateur draft, Vanderbilt pitcher Kumar Rocker over concern about his medical scans.2 months ago
Cleveland baseball goes from Indians to Guardians after 106 years
The ballclub announced the name change Friday with a video on Twitter, ending months of internal discussions triggered by a national reckoning by institutions and teams to permanently drop logos and names considered racist.2 months ago
Shohei Ohtani is AL starting pitcher, bats leadoff in All-Star Game
Shohei Ohtani will be the American League’s starting pitcher in Tuesday night’s All-Star Game and will bat leadoff as a DH.2 months ago
Trevor Bauer paid leave extended through July 15 by MLB
Trevor Bauer's administrative leave was extended by seven days through July 15 by Major League Baseball and the players' association on Thursday.2 months ago
Trevor Bauer placed on 7-day leave by MLB following assault allegation
Dodgers RHP Trevor Bauer was placed on a seven-day administrative leave by MLB on Friday, three days after an allegation of assault was made against him.3 months ago
Mariners’ Hector Santiago suspended 10 days for foreign substance
Mariners P Héctor Santiago became the first player disciplined under MLB's crackdown on foreign substances, given a 10-game suspension Tuesday.3 months ago
Tyler Skaggs’ family sues Angels, 2 employees for negligence
The family of former Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs filed lawsuits Tuesday charging the team and two former employees with negligence in his death.3 months ago
2021 MLB All-Star uniforms leave much to be desired
Usually new uniforms are met with mostly enthusiasm and excitement. That certainly was not the case for the 2021 MLB All-Star jerseys on Thursday.3 months ago
MLB threatens pitchers with 10-game bans for altering balls
Pitchers will be ejected and suspended for 10 games for using illegal foreign substances to doctor baseballs in a crackdown by MLB that will start June 21.3 months ago
Braves OF Ozuna arrested on domestic violence charge
Atlanta Braves slugger Marcell Ozuna was arrested on charges of aggravated assault after police officers said they witnessed him attacking his wife.4 months ago
Reports: Veteran 1B Albert Pujols to sign with Los Angeles Dodgers
Veteran first baseman Albert Pujols will be signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, according to multiple reports on Saturday.4 months ago
MLB will have minor league experiment with moving back mound
The pitching rubber will be moved back to 61 feet, 6 inches starting Aug. 3 during the second half of the Atlantic League's season.5 months ago
MLB moving All-Star Game in response to voting restrictions
MLB announced it is moving the 2021 All-Star Game from Atlanta's Truist Park, a response to Georgia enacting a new law last month restricting voting rights.6 months ago
MLB to relax virus protocols when 85% on field vaccinated
Mask use would be dropped from dugouts and bullpens when 85% of major league players and primary field staff are vaccinated against the coronavirus.6 months ago
MLB’s obsession with analytics is killing what’s great about baseball
Dan Bickley discusses the negative impact that Major League Baseball's analytical age has wrought on the game, saying it has hurt the game worse than PED's.7 months ago
Justin Turner returning to World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers
Justin Turner is returning to the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, agreeing to a $34 million, two-year deal on Saturday.7 months ago
MLB players to wear electronic tracers, face discipline for violations
MLB players, on-field staff and personnel who require access to them at ballparks must wear electronic tracing wristbands from the start of spring training.7 months ago
Report: MLB slightly deadening ball amid recent home run surge
Major League Baseball is reportedly slightly deadening its baseballs after the recent surge in home run productivity in 2019 and 2020.7 months ago
Longtime baseball writer, Arizona resident Pedro Gomez dies at 58
Longtime baseball writer Pedro Gomez died unexpectedly at his home in Arizona on Sunday, his family said in a statement. He was 58.7 months ago
AP: Cardinals to acquire Nolan Arenado from Rockies
The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to acquire Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies, a person familiar with the swap tells The Associated Press.8 months ago
Hank Aaron, baseball’s 1-time home run king, dies at 86
Hank Aaron, who broke the MLB home run record in the pre-steroids era, died early Friday. He was 86 and died peacefully in his sleep.8 months ago
AP source: Padres have deal in place to get Blake Snell from Rays
The San Diego Padres are close to completing a blockbuster trade to acquire P Blake Snell from the defending AL champion Tampa Bay Rays.9 months ago
