Minnesota Twins’ Carlos Correa reacts while batting during the first inning of a baseball game … [+] against the Chicago White Sox, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Abbi...
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Justin Verlander Solved His World Series Riddle; Here’s How He Did It
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 03: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros delivers a … [+] pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the second inning in Game Five of the 2...
New York Yankees Emphasize Process As Discomfort Fuels Urgency
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 19: Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees looks on during the second … [+] inning against the Houston Astros in game one of the American League Championship Seri...
Noah Syndergaard Wants More Than Victory In Game 3 Of 2022 World Series
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 22: Noah Syndergaard #43 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches … [+] during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres in game four of the National L...
What To Expect From Justin Verlander
Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) works during the fifth inning in Game 1 of … [+] baseball’s American League Championship Series between the Houston Astros and the New...
The Yankees Blew It (Again), But The Steinbrenner Family Is Richer Than Ever Thanks To George’s Legacy
The Bronx Bombers are the most valuable team in baseball, and in large part because of the late George Steinbrenner’s moves, his heirs are billionaires. The lasting image of the New York Yankees’ 2022...
New York Yankees Confront Opportunity Cost After Dismal Postseason Exit
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 22: Aaron Judge #99 of the New York Yankees looks on from the dugout … [+] during the seventh inning against the Houston Astros in game three of the American L...
Bryce Harper Seeks Elusive Championship In Third Act Of Baseball Career
Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper celebrates after a home run during the fourth inning in Game 1 … [+] of the baseball NL Championship Series between the San Diego Padres and the Philade...
Why pickleball has NBA’s LeBron James and NFL’s Tom Brady investing
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America, with over 4.8 million people playing the game. However, its rapid growth has caused some growing pains, stemming from competing professional leagues...
Major League Baseball’s Poor Post-Lockout Playoff Planning Exposed With ALDS Game 5 Rainout
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 17: Myles Straw #7 of the Cleveland Guardians tosses a football to fans … [+] in the stands prior to playing the New York Yankees in game five of the American ...
International Fans Angered As Postseason Games Blacked Out On MLB’s Streaming Service; League Responds
International fans in locations such as the U.K., Mexico, and the Netherlands were shocked to find … [+] that without warning, the league has blacked out MLB.TV for the postseason. Late Friday, ...
Possibility Of Sponsor Decals On Helmets Increases For 2022 MLB Postseason
MLB has the right to display a sponsor on batting helmets as part of the new labor agreement with … [+] the players as early as the upcoming postseason. They did so as part of the London Series ...
MLB Will Voluntarily Recognize Minor Leaguers Union
Topline Major League Baseball told the league’s players union Friday it intends recognize a union of its minor league players, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said at a press conference, a surprise conce...
Pitch clock, shift limits, bigger bases coming in 2023
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 03, 2022 in Anaheim, California. Meg Oliphant | Getty Images...
From Striking Down The Reserve Clause To Better Salaries, Here’s What Could Happen If Minor Leaguers Unionize
Should players in Minor League Baseball unionize, it would see a fundamental shift on a host of … [+] issues. (Photo by Jill Weisleder/MLB Photos via Getty Images) MLB Photos via Getty Images Th...
Bob Kendrick Leads Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Into An Exciting New Chapter
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JULY 18: Negro Leagues Baseball Museum president Bob Kendrick attends … [+] SiriusXM’s Black Diamonds Podcast at the SiriusXM Studios on July 18, 2022. (Pho...
Atlanta Braves Financial Report Shows Double-Digit Growth In Profits
Liberty Media-owned Atlanta Braves saw significant profits in the second quarter of 2022. (Photo by … [+] Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Getty Images With the Atlanta Braves being the only club in...
Major League Baseball’s Proposal For International Draft Receives Resounding ‘No’ From Players’ Union
Cristian Garcia, a switch-hitting infielder from the Dominican Republic, signed with the Angels in … [+] 2021. Miguel Garcia Earlier this month, according to The Athletic, Dominican outfielder J...
Candy Digital Looks To Innovate Nostalgia In New Baseball Hall Of Fame Partnership
COOPERSTOWN, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES – 2014/10/19: National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. (Photo … [+] by John Greim/LightRocket via Getty Images) LightRocket via Getty Images As the B...
With $185M Settlement Between MLB And Minor Leaguers, League Continues Battle To Save Antitrust Exemption
Major League Baseball settled a class action lawsuit with former minor league players over pay, and … [+] with it the practice of settling cases before the league’s antitrust exemption cou...
New York Yankees Working With Legends In Search For Inaugural Jersey Patch Sponsor
New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge, right, celebrates with Kyle Higashioka (66) as he returns to the … [+] dugout after hitting a grand slam off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Manny Banurelo...
Tax Expert Weighs In On Fate Of Tampa Bay Rays Lawsuits
The sun sets on Tropicana Field after the Tampa Bay Rays defeated the New York Yankees in May. Julio Aguilar/Getty Images The nasty legal battle that began in May 2021 between Tampa Bay Rays principal...
ESPN Use Of Mic’d Up Players Continues To Push MLB Into Progressive Broadcast Territory
Jackie Bradley Jr. of the Boston Red Sox is mic’d up by ESPN before a game against the Pittsburgh … [+] Pirates in March of 2019. The insight from players during regular season games has a...
Bally Sports Plus, ESPN+ And Others Could Continue To Fuel Sports Fan Cord Cutting
AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth. ASSOCIATED PRESS The streaming video wars is entering a new phase this month, with Sinclair Broadcasting’s subsidiary Diamond Holdings Group planning a major marketing push...
For Many Reasons, Believe Hype Around Atlanta Braves Rookie Center Fielder Michael Harris
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – JUNE 01: Michael Harris II #23 of the Atlanta Braves makes a diving catch on a … [+] line drive off the bat of Josh Rojas of the Arizona Diamondbacks in the eighth innin...
Maybe Freddie Freeman Was So Teary Eyed Friday Because Atlanta Braves Didn’t Want Him
ATLANTA, GA – JUNE 24: Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers gets emotional as he is … [+] introduced to the crowd prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on Ju...