Today: November 21, 2024
Today: November 21, 2024

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MLB will test robot umpires at 13 spring training ballparks hosting 19 teams

Major 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

MLB will test robot umpires at 13 spring training ballparks hosting 19 teams
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Manfred says Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out Rays' ballpark situation

Tampa 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

Manfred says Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out Rays' ballpark situation
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Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from the World Series to hit the auction block

Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block

Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from the World Series to hit the auction block
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Tampa Bay Rays say new St. Pete stadium is unlikely to be ready for 2028 season, if at all

A combination of hurricane damage to Tropicana Field and political delays on financing means it is highly unlikely the Tampa Bay Rays’ planned new stadium will be ready for the 2028 season, if at all

Tampa Bay Rays say new St. Pete stadium is unlikely to be ready for 2028 season, if at all
Sports

Suzuki and Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Wagner tops holdovers

Outfielder Ichiro Suzuki and pitcher CC Sabathia are among 14 new candidates on the Hall of Fame ballot, joining 14 holdovers led by reliever Billy Wagner

Suzuki and Sabathia among 14 newcomers on baseball Hall of Fame ballot. Wagner tops holdovers
Sports

Pittsburgh Pirates offer outrageous trade for one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card

Pittsburgh Pirates offer outrageous trade for one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card

Pittsburgh Pirates offer outrageous trade for one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card
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MLBPA, FanDuel settle lawsuit over alleged improper use of name, image and likeness

A commercial affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association has settled a lawsuit with FanDuel over the alleged unauthorized use of the names and images of MLB players on its sports-betting platform

MLBPA, FanDuel settle lawsuit over alleged improper use of name, image and likeness
Sports

Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DH

Left-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

Sale, Crochet win Comeback Players of Year, Clase, Helsley top relievers and Ohtani best DH
Lifestyle|Sports

Women's baseball players could soon have a league of their own again

Seventy years since the last professional women’s baseball league, another one hopes to give women a chance to shine in baseball

Women's baseball players could soon have a league of their own again
Americas|Crime|Sports

Wander Franco charged with illegally carrying a gun in the altercation that led to his arrest

Dominican Republic prosecutors say Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco was charged with illegally carrying a gun in his vehicle during the altercation in a parking lot that led to his arrest over the weekend

Wander Franco charged with illegally carrying a gun in the altercation that led to his arrest
Sports

Ohtani, Lindor and Marte are finalists for NL MVP. Judge, Witt and Soto contend for AL honor

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first National League MVP award after winning the AL honor twice, joined among the top three in NL voting by New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Arizona second baseman Ketel Marte

Ohtani, Lindor and Marte are finalists for NL MVP. Judge, Witt and Soto contend for AL honor
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Professional baseball stars play alongside players with special needs

Professional baseball stars play alongside players with special needs

Professional baseball stars play alongside players with special needs
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Reds honor Pete Rose with a 14-hour visitation at Great American Ball Park

Thousands of fans have streamed into Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati despite steady rain to pay respects to Pete Rose

Reds honor Pete Rose with a 14-hour visitation at Great American Ball Park
Sports

Aaron Boone to return for eighth season as Yankees manager after New York exercises 2025 option

Aaron Boone will return for an eighth season as New York Yankees manager after the team exercised his 2025 option

Aaron Boone to return for eighth season as Yankees manager after New York exercises 2025 option
Sports

Following success of MLB's big-spenders, smaller market teams try to counter amid RSN uncertainty

A 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

Following success of MLB's big-spenders, smaller market teams try to counter amid RSN uncertainty
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Dodgers not counting on Ohtani to pitch at the start of next season following left shoulder surgery

The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t counting on Shohei Ohtani to pitch at the start of next season and will wait to see how his rehabilitation progresses following shoulder surgery on his non-throwing arm

Dodgers not counting on Ohtani to pitch at the start of next season following left shoulder surgery
Sports

For MLB teams chasing October glory, building a bullpen is a vital — and confounding — exercise

For a World Series that was supposed to feature an epic battle between sluggers Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, guys like Mark Leiter Jr., Luke Weaver, Alex Vesia and Anthony Banda sure got a lot of face time

For MLB teams chasing October glory, building a bullpen is a vital — and confounding — exercise
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Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with Yankees

Juan Soto, Corbin Burnes and Willy Adames are among 13 free agents who have received $21.05 million qualifying offers from their former teams

Soto among 13 free agents to receive $21.05 million qualifying offers. Cole staying with Yankees
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Matt Chapman wins 5th Gold Glove, Witt among 14 first-time winners

San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman won his fifth Gold Glove and Kansas City shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. was among 14 first-time winners of baseball’s most famous fielding honor

Matt Chapman wins 5th Gold Glove, Witt among 14 first-time winners
Sports

Royals sign RHP Michael Wacha to 3-year, $51 million deal with option for 2028, AP source says

A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press the Royals are bringing back right-hander Michael Wacha on a three-year, $51 million contract that includes a club option for the 2028 season

Royals sign RHP Michael Wacha to 3-year, $51 million deal with option for 2028, AP source says
US

Montgomery exercises $22.5M option with D-backs, Pederson opts out, AP source says

A person familiar with the decisions tells The Associated Press

Montgomery exercises $22.5M option with D-backs, Pederson opts out, AP source says
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Shohei Ohtani, and his dog, steal the show at Los Angeles Dodgers victory parade

Shohei Ohtani, and his dog, steal the show at Los Angeles Dodgers victory parade

Shohei Ohtani, and his dog, steal the show at Los Angeles Dodgers victory parade
Sports

Dodgers' World Series-ending win averages 18.6 million; series averages 15.81 million for 5 games

The Dodgers’ 7-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 for their eighth World Series title and second in five years averaged 18.6 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and streaming, according to Nielsen

Dodgers' World Series-ending win averages 18.6 million; series averages 15.81 million for 5 games
Sports

Soto, Burnes, Buehler, Fried among 136 who become free agents with 64 more awaiting pending options

Outfielder Juan Soto, pitchers Corbin Burnes, Walker Buehler and Max Fried, first baseman Pete Alonso, third baseman Alex Bregman, outfielder Anthony Santander and shortstop Willy Adames were among 136 players who became free agents

Soto, Burnes, Buehler, Fried among 136 who become free agents with 64 more awaiting pending options

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