Major League Baseball

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 22: The Baltimore Ravens take the field before playing against the T...
HOWARD FENDRICH, AP

No Fans? Some? A Mix? Odd Sights, Sounds Of Pandemic Sports

Sports amid the pandemic became a whole different sort of spectacle, especially when it came to spectators.
6 years ago
Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) protests a goal tending call in a game against the Dallas Maveric...
EDDIE PELLS, AP

The Long Game: COVID Changed The Way We Play, Watch, Cheer

It’s the predictable rhythm of sports that draws us in.
6 years ago
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Jay Cohen, AP

Another Wave Of Fans Returning To Sports Despite COVID-19

More fans are returning to venues across the U.S. as more sports begin to host small crowds amid the pandemic.
6 years ago
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Jake Seiner, AP

Tim Tebow Retires From Baseball After Five Years With Mets

2007 Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow is retiring from baseball after five years as a minor leaguer with the New York Mets.
6 years ago
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Jake Seiner, Associated Press

Spring Training ’21: New Year, But COVID-19 Protocols Remain

Completing the 2020 season required MLB to rewrite its rule book. Stadiums were emptied, schedules rewritten. Some players opted out.
6 years ago
Salt Lake Bees - Smith's Ballpark...
Ronald Blum, AP

Minor Leagues Get A Reset With 120-Team Regional Alignment

Major League Baseball has reorganized its minor leagues in a 120-team regional alignment.
6 years ago
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 21: Diego Castillo #63 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates after closing ou...
RONALD BLUM, AP

MLB Renews 7-Inning Doubleheaders, Runners On 2nd In Extras

Seven-inning doubleheaders and runners on second base to start extra innings will return for a second straight season under an agreement for 2021 health protocols reached Monday between Major League Baseball and the players’ association.
6 years ago
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RONALD BLUM, AP

MLB To Start On time After Players Reject Delay

Major League Baseball will proceed with an on-time start to spring training and the season after players rejected a plan Monday night to delay reporting by a more than a month.
6 years ago
Nolan Arenado - Colorado Rockies...
The Associated Press

AP Source: Cardinals To Acquire Arenado From Rockies

The St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to acquire All-Star third baseman Nolan Arenado from the Colorado Rockies.
6 years ago
Curt Schilling...
Jake Seiner, Associated Press

Baseball Hall Gets No New Members; Schilling 16 Votes Shy

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.
6 years ago
ATLANTA, GA - OCTOBER 9: Fans perform the tomahawk chant during Game Five of the National League Di...
Paul Newberry, AP

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.
6 years ago
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 31: Hall of Famer Hank Aaron speaks during the presentation of the 2015 Hank...
Madisan Hinkhouse, KSL Sports

Baseball Legend Hank Aaron Passes Away

Major League Baseball legend Hank Aaron passed away Friday, according to his daughter.
6 years ago
LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 26: Former Los Angeles Dodgers player and manager Tommy Lasorda throws th...
AP and KSL Sports

Dodgers: HOF Manager Tommy Lasorda Passes Away

The Dodgers say Hall of Fame manager Tommy Lasorda, who guided Los Angeles to two World Series championships, has died.
6 years ago
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The Associated Press

MLB Reclassifies Negro Leagues As Major League

MLB has reclassified the Negro Leagues as a major league and will count the statistics and records as part of its history.
6 years ago
Cleveland Indians...
Tom Withers, AP

Report: Cleveland Indians Changing Name After 105 Years

The Cleveland Indians are changing their name after 105 years. The Indians have been internally discussing a potential name change for months.
6 years ago
Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Ga...
AP

World Series TV Ratings Average Drops 32% Below Previous Low

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ six-game win over the Tampa Bay Rays received an average television rating 32% below the previous World Series low.
6 years ago
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AP

MLB Says Turner Violated Protocols When He Returned To Field

Justin Turner violated coronavirus protocols when he celebrated on the Globe Life field with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates.
6 years ago
Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after defeating the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 in Ga...
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press

Best Betts: 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.
6 years ago
Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during Game 5 of the 2020 World Series betwe...
Ronald Blum, Associated Press

Kershaw Stops Steal Of Home, Hands Dodgers 3-2 Series Lead

Clayton Kershaw's glittering career lacked two of the most satisfying accomplishments: a win deep in the World Series and a championship ring.
6 years ago
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Stephen Hawkins, AP

Rays Walk Off For 8-7 Win Over Dodgers To Even World Series

The Rays scored two runs in the bottom of the ninth inning to win Game 4 of the World Series against the Dodgers.
6 years ago
Walker Buehler - Los Angeles Dodgers...
Ronald Blum, AP

Buehler Leads Dodgers Over Rays 6-2 For 2-1 Series Lead

Walker Buehler was dominant for Los Angeles. Just like Orel Hershiser during the Dodgers' last title run.
6 years ago
ARLINGTON, TEXAS - OCTOBER 21: Diego Castillo #63 of the Tampa Bay Rays celebrates after closing ou...
AP

World Series Draws Record-Low Audience For 2nd Night

The World Series drew a record-low audience of television viewers for the second straight night.
6 years ago
Brandon Lowe - Tampa Bay Rays...
Stephen Hawkins, AP

Lowe Homers Twice, Rays Hold Off Dodgers 6-4 To Even Series

Brandon Lowe hit two home runs and Tampa Bay’s bullpen held on late and the Rays beat Los Angeles 6-4.
6 years ago
Clayton Kershaw - Los Angeles Dodgers...
Ronald Blum, AP

Kershaw, LA Stars Shine, Dodgers Top Rays 8-3 In WS Opener

The Dodgers won the first World Series game played at a neutral site, beating the Tampa Bay Rays 8-3.
6 years ago