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South Bend Cubs mascot Stu waves the winning flag after a minor league baseball game against the Lake County Captains at Four Winds Field on Friday, June 21, 2024, in South Bend.

Senator proposes minor league baseball bill; what would Dick Durbin's 'Fair Ball Act' accomplish?

Why Roki Sasaki is waiting until 2025 to be posted

The parameters of baseball’s next CBA negotiations are already taking shape

MLB Network is offering buyouts in an attempt to downsize: Report

Juan Soto has 'Good meeting' with Yankees amid Mets, Dodgers, Red Sox free agency rumors

The Rays' future in the Tampa Bay area is in danger

Michael Kay thinks this team really wants Juan Soto

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May 22, 2022; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies Hall of Fame third baseman Mike Schmidt and first baseman Rhys Hoskins (17) after throwing out the first pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citizens Bank Park.

A Phillies legend gets the 'MLB Network Presents' documentary treatment

Oct 29, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Luis Gil (81) talks with catcher Austin Wells (28) in the third inning during game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

Why the 2024 Rookie of the Year award winners matter

Jul 27, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Juan Soto (22) reacts to hitting a two-run home run against the Boston Red Sox during the first inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

Juan Soto 'impressed' by Red Sox in 'productive' first meeting

Nov 15, 2023; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington (right) is interviewed by Bally Sports broadcasters Patrick O'Neal (left) and Mark Gubicza (center) at introductory press conference at Angel Stadium of Anaheim.

Angels' new deal with Diamond Sports offers fans first streaming option

Mar 25, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; a general view of the stadium before a game between the New York Mets and New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

Yankees help division rival solve stadium problem for 2025

Jul 30, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Bally Sports reporter Jim Day (left) interviews Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz (44) after the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

MLB is taking over another team's broadcasts in 2025

Oct 29, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees outfielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after a strike out against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning during game four of the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

The Juan Soto sweepstakes are a stress test for the economics of MLB

Winning the World Series is hard. Winning the 2024-25 offseason is an honor likely reserved for one of eight teams with stable RSN situations.

Baseball reporters are quiet-quitting Twitter/x and headed to Bluesky. Fans are following them en masse.

Baseball reporters are quiet-quitting X: Where are they headed and why?

Twitter/X has survived multiple threats to its status as the primary forum for disseminating and consuming baseball information before. This week felt like a different kind of tipping point.

Oct 14, 2024; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees right fielder Juan Soto (22) speaks to the media before game one of the ALCS against the Cleveland Guardians during the 2024 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Tampa Bay Rays' check-in on Juan Soto has produced the funniest memes

MLB Twitter trolls have ridiculed the Rays' reported interest in signing Soto, the top prize of free agency.

Sep 1, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Miami Marlins in-game reporter Craig Minervini holds a microphone with a Bally sports mic flag before the game against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park.

MLB News: Marlins, Diamond Sports Group strike new deal: report

The deal, as expected, would keep the Marlins on their traditional RSN home while a separate streaming deal with Amazon is reportedly still being discussed.

Aug 9, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers play-by-play broadcast announcer Joe Davis speaks during a ceremony to introduce Dusty Baker as he inducted into the Dodgers Hall of Legends prior to the game against the the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Can a league trademark a broadcaster's call? MLB is about to find out

MLB filed a trademark application for "Gibby meet Freddie," Joe Davis' home run call from Game 1 of the World Series. It's a first for Davis, and a unique case for an attorney with experience in the trademark space.

Juan Soto is the most sought-after free agent of the offseason

The Juan Soto sweepstakes have begun

Soto is expected to sign the second largest contract in MLB history

Apr 17, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals hall of famer Red Schoendienst (left) shakes hands with president Bill Dewitt III before a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Busch Stadium. Schoendienst is honored for 70 years in baseball.

MLB owner calls RSN demise a 'slow-moving trainwreck'

Jul 29, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Bally Sports broadcaster Chip Caray talks with broadcaster Joe Buck during the third inning of a game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers at Busch Stadium.

MLB news: Cardinals announce streaming deal as Diamond Sports ruling awaits

Dodgers to make big Mookie Betts decision in 2025

Apr 10, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; MLB Network broadcaster Bob Costas answers questions during an interview prior to the game between the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-Imagn Images

MLB News: Bob Costas breaks silence on retirement, admits he lost his fastball

Juan Soto headlines a strong group of free agents this winter

MLB free agency: Some of the top free agents entering the offseason

Los Angeles Dodger Shohei Ohtani, wife Mamiko Tanaka and dog Decoy arrive at Dodger Stadium for the team’s World Series Championship celebration on Nov. 1, 2024.

Shohei Ohtani's memorabilia yields eye-popping numbers after Dodgers win World Series

Feb 15, 2023; Jupiter, FL, USA; John Mozeliak, St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations, throws a baseball during spring training in Jupiter, Florida.

MLB free agent spending might be down this winter for one obvious reason

Television revenue is a big question mark in several MLB markets, and a new report from the GM Meetings suggests half of teams might be hesitant to spend on free agents this winter.

Cole will remain a Yankee for at least four more years

Yankees, Gerrit Cole weird drama comes to an end

Cole and the Yankees agreed to stay on the same contract

Sep 26, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Oakland Athletics manager Mark Kotsay (7) speaks to the crowd after the game against the Texas Rangers at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

A's officially cut ties with Oakland but still refuse to embrace Sacramento

The Athletics issued "new brand guidelines" on what they should be called with their relocation to Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento.

Republican candidate for U.S. Senate and baseball legend Steve Garvey participates in the 60th annual Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade in Palm Desert, Calif., on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Steve Garvey, Tommy John among Baseball Hall of Fame's Classic Era candidates

The former Dodgers stars are among the eight candidates on the Classic Baseball Era ballot for the Hall of Fame's class of 2025.

ESPN Bet takes big leap with ESPN app linking

The fledgling gaming app is finally taking advantage of the larger ESPN data platform.

Oct 31, 2024; New York, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) celebrates with the Commissioner’s Trophy after the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees in game four to win the 2024 MLB World Series at Yankee Stadium.

World Series news: Fox ratings finish on seven-year high

The Los Angeles Dodgers' five-game victory over the New York Yankees delivered an average of 15.2 million viewers to Fox, the highest for any World Series since 2017.