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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, left, sits with starting pitcher Roki Sasaki during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on June 14.

Dodgers make stunning Shohei Ohtani announcement

Former Red Sox executive calls Rafael Devers trade 'organizational malpractice'

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White Sox make huge ownership announcement

Ex-MLB executive, 'Survivor' loser, calls Jac Caglianone's promotion 'irresponsible'

Todd Frazier talks Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani, and baseball’s golden era

Dodgers pitcher to undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season

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Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) is greeted by Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Chris Taylor (3) after scoring a run in the fifth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium.

Angels sign ex-Dodgers All-Star, continuing a trend

Detroit Tigers designated hitter Miguel Cabrera waves to fans after making his last play at first base as a Tigear during eighth inning action on Sunday, Oct. 1, 2023.

Miguel Cabrera to play final game for Tigers later this year

Striking members of the WGA and SAG-AFTRA picket in front of Disney Studios on August 22, 2023, SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America hold a National Day of Solidarity rally Tuesday outside Disney Studios. The AFL-CIO and its affiliates participated in the event. SAG-AFTRA has been on strike since July 14, and the Writers Guild since May 2.

Baseball team sues Disney, claims Pickles in 'Win or Lose' violates their trademark

Boston Red Sox shortstop Xander Bogaerts (2) slaps hands with Red Sox owner John Henry after hitting a three-run home run against the Los Angeles Angels during the fifth inning at Fenway Park.

Red Sox owner meets with disgruntled $314 million star

May 2, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (36) is taken off the field on a stretcher during the second inning against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park.

Red Sox star leaves field on stretcher after freak injury

May 3, 2022; Los Angeles, CA, USA; LA Dodger pitcher Clayton Kershaw (right) is interviewed by Alanna Rizzo during the MLB All-Start Game launch event at Dodger Stadium. The launch event was to celebrate the first All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium in more than 40 years. Dodger Stadium was slated to host the MLB All-Star Game two years ago but it was cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Former MLB Network personality joins Red Sox regional sports network

Apr 14, 2013; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) talks with his brother Cardinals assistant hitting coach Bengie Molina (18) before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. The Brewers defeated the Cardinals 4-3.

Who tells your story? Lin-Manuel Miranda teases plans for baseball movie

The 'Hamilton' composer says he's working on the story of the three major league catchers from his hometown in Puerto Rico.

Jul 13, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a New York Mets hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park.

Mets mourn franchise icon whose fame grew from his name

A nonagenarian World War II veteran who watched Jackie Robinson's debut became an overnight celebrity in Queens one year before his passing

Mar 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Network executive David Zaslav and Bob Costas attend the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks during the first half at Crypto.com Arena.

Recently retired sportscasting legend wins prestigious award

Willie Mays, Vin Scully, Joe Torre and Dusty Baker were the first four recipients of the award first presented in 2021.

Apr 29, 2022; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Boston Red Sox designated hitter Christian Arroyo (39) greeted by outfielder Jackie Bradley Jr. (19) after his two run home run in the second inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

ESPN tabs recently retired Red Sox All-Star as analyst

The longtime center fielder, known more for robbing home runs than hitting them, will join ESPN’s college baseball coverage as an analyst, the network announced Thursday.

Jul 15, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The Boston Red Sox stand for the national anthem before the game against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Cubs' star says MLB season resists Netflix 'The Clubhouse' documentary treatment, suggests alternative

The All-Star outfielder and podcast host explains why such a long season yields suboptimal storytelling, and suggests a couple alternatives for baseball storytelling opportunities

Montclair State University officially opened the Charles J. Muth Museum of Hinchliffe Stadium in Paterson, NJ on Thursday April 11, 2024. The museum will engage visitors in the National Historic Landmark's history as a Negro Leagues Baseball Stadium and as a local landmark as a center for recreation and entertainment.

Ohio village's effort to rename park for Hall of Famer meets 'racially based' pushback

In Alger, Ohio, the mayor's resolution to rename a local park for a native Negro Leagues star was rescinded by the City Council after negative feedback from residents.

Rob Manfred, Commissioner of the MLB, speaks to the media during Cactus League media day at the Arizona Biltmore on Feb. 18, 2025, in Phoenix.

Is Amazon Prime Video a fit for the first MLB.tv license?

Oct 25, 2012; San Francisco, CA, USA; Detroit Tigers catcher Gerald Laird (9) talks with pitcher Octavio Dotel (20) in the 8th inning during game two of the 2012 World Series against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park.

Reporter who broke Jet Set tragedy news was nearly in the Dominican club when roof fell

The scoreboard at LECOM Park displays a message about a pitch call being challenged. Major League Baseball is testing an Automated Ball-Stike (ABS) challenge system at select spring training parks. The system allows players to challenge a limited number of ball/stike calls during a game. Calls can be overturned if the pitch tracking technology shows an umpire got a call wrong.

Rob Manfred says MLB umpires prefer full 'robo-umps' to ABS challenge system: report

Apr 1, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) on deck in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium.

Donald Trump met privately with Shohei Ohtani during Dodgers' White House visit

Atlanta Braves players, from left, outfielders Jurickson Profar, and infielders Ozzie Albie and Orlando Arcia, arrive for a spring training workout Thursday, Feb. 27th at CoolToday Park in North Port.

Former Braves pitcher, analyst: Jurickson Profar suspension added to 0-7 team's ‘bulls---‘

Oct 28, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone (17) and Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) hug before game three of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

Who are the highest paid MLB managers? One new contract for 2025 breaks previous record

Paul Skenes of the Pittsburgh Pirates walks the red carpet with his girlfriend LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne.

Livvy Dunne pranks boyfriend Paul Skenes, Pirates ace has priceless reaction

LSU gymnast Livvy Dunne pulled an April Fool's prank on her boyfriend, Pittsburgh Pirates ace Paul Skenes, who took the bait and had a priceless reaction.

Oct 24, 2024; Los Angeles, CA, USA; New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton (27) talks to outfielder Aaron Judge (99) during workout day at Dodgers Stadium.

Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton slams the door on possible torpedo bat/injury controversy

'You're not going to get the story you're looking for,' the oft-injured slugger says about the link between his suddenly popular torpedo

May 13, 2018; Phoenix, AZ, USA; ESPN baseball reporter Buster Olney during the Washington Nationals game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

ESPN podcast uses AI assisted voice technology for Sarah Langs' stats segment

The latest episode of Buster Olney's Baseball Tonight podcast took a cutting-edge AI voice assistant for a test drive.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Kike Hernandez celebrates scoring a run.

Dodgers star Kike Hernandez flexes World Series ring with hilarious NSFW photo

Kike Hernandez and his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates received their 2024 World Series rings last week, and he proudly showed off the jewelry with a NSFW photo.

New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe follows through on a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers.

New York Yankees' custom bats raise eyebrows after 20-9 win over Brewers

After the New York Yankees' 20-9 shellacking of the MIlwaukee Brewers on Saturday afternoon, social media had questions with comments about custom bats on the broadcast.

General view of Yankee Stadium as New York Yankees players warm up in the outfield before MLB Opening Day.

New York Yankees hold moment of silence for Brett Gardner’s son Miller on Opening Day

Brett Gardner's son Miller, who tragically passed away at age 14 on a family vacation, was honored by the New York Yankees on MLB Opening Day in an emotional moment.