MLB
News out of Major League Baseball (MLB) is constantly changing and updating. Thirty teams make up the North American league, split between the National League and the American League. Founded in 1903, the current commissioner is Rob Manfred. It is one of four major sports leagues in the United States, alongside the National Football League (NFL), National Basketball Association (NBA) and National Hockey League (NHL).
Eight Men Out? 8 N.Y. Yankees Test Positive for COVID After J&J Vaccine
"We've been rocked here the last several days," Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Thursday.
Four Cities Oakland Athletics Could Move To
The A's said on Tuesday they would begin exploring relocation options after receiving the MLB's blessing.
CNN's Jake Tapper Says Fans Should Vaccinate to Fill Stadiums, 'Boo' Astros
The Houston Astros are playing before in-person fans for the first time since they were caught in a sign-stealing scandal during their 2017 World Series championship run.
This Is When Full Crowds Will Return to Yankee Stadium, Citi Field
The Yankees and the Mets will be able to increase capacity to 100 percent from May 19 as long as fans are vaccinated.
Angel Hernandez Slammed for New Call after Admitting He 'Guessed' Decision
MLB umpire Angel Hernandez was at the center of controversy again on Wednesday night, as he ejected three Kansas City Royals.
Oakland A's Pitcher Jesus Luzardo Breaks Finger While Playing a Video Game
He smashed the pinkie on his throwing hand, and still went out and tossed three innings on Saturday.
Arizona Pitcher Madison Bumgarner Throws a No-Hitter That Won't Count
Baseball first changed the rules that said how many innings a pitcher must throw, then they changed the amount of innings for a doubleheader game during COVID.
NY Mets Pitcher Jacob deGrom Throws Something Never Done in MLB History
Jacob deGrom has thrown double-digit strikeouts in each of the last three games, but that's not what set him apart from history with Friday night's gem.
Aubrey Huff Criticizes MLB Teams in Support of All-Star Game Move
"I saw the Dodgers manager, Dave Roberts, who I love.… He's always been super sweet to me," Huff said during the interview. "He came out and supported leaving Georgia. These guys are just supporting it without really doing the work to look at what's going on."
Colorado Elections are a Home Run
Every American deserves the same access to vote that Coloradans have, including vote by mail, same day voter registration, early voting, ample drop boxes, vote centers and automatic and online voter registration.
Jackie Robinson Day: 4 Facts About His Jersey No. 42, Now Retired in MLB
Jackie Robinson wore different numbers before appearing with the Brooklyn Dodgers, and there are many stories about No. 42.
Internet Reacts to Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez Break-Up
The couple said they were calling off their engagement in a statement on Thursday.
Jackie Robinson Day Explained as MLB Celebrates First African American
All 30 clubs will honor Robinson, who broke baseball's color barrier in 1947, on April 15 and April 16.
Justin Turner's Home Run Smashes Fans Nachos in Viral Video
The unnamed fan was given a replacement tray of nachos by the Dodgers third baseman after his HR disintegrated his snacks and left him covered in cheese.
Brett Favre Slammed for National Anthem Comments
The three-time MVP said on Sunday he felt sports fans were being turned off by the amount of social protests in American sports.
Pitcher Tells Fans Don't Buy Tickets if You're Racist, Backs Asian Teammate
Allen's tweet came shortly after teammate Yu Chang posted a screenshot of anti-Asian messages he had received.
Minnesota Teams, Doc Rivers and Aaron Hicks React to Daunte Wright Shooting
The Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Wild and Minnesota Timberwolves all postponed their games on Monday night.
Why Conservatives Keep Losing The Culture Wars
The current boycott of Georgia and the successful boycott of Arizona are just two examples of a much larger phenomenon: Conservatives continue to lose the battles of America's cultural wars.
Stacey Abrams Tried to Convince MLB to Keep All-Star Game in Georgia
Abrams was reportedly against the calls for boycotts that followed after Georgia passed a controversial new law that introduced sweeping voting restrictions.
Senator Praises Colorado Voting Law Amid Conservative Criticism of MLB Move
The All-Star game has been moved from Truist Park to Coors Field following criticism of Georgia's new voting laws.
Ex-MLB Commissioner Blasts Manfred's Decision to Pull Game Out of Georgia
"Mr. Manfred made a serious mistake," former Commissioner Fay Vincent wrote in an op-ed about the league's decision to move the game from Atlanta to Denver.
McConnell: Coca-Cola, MLB 'Quite Stupid' for Opposing Voting Restrictions
"It's irritating one hell of a lot of Republican fans," the GOP Senate minority leader said.
Baseball has Made its Choice. Now Come the Consequences
Now, as the nation cherishes every precious step toward post-COVID normalcy, Major League Baseball has mortgaged its opportunity to enjoy a key role in the recovery.
MLB to Move All-Star Game to Colorado, Also Has Some Voting Restrictions
While Democrats praise the move, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has called Biden "so hypocritical" for appearing in Indiana at NCAA championship.
Boycott Campaigns Can Be Successful—Here Are Some Examples
In the past, business tycoons, authority figures and governments have been brought to their knees by activists using this powerful protest strategy.
Angels Fans Throw Garbage Cans onto Field Against Houston Astros
Astros players were repeatedly jeered and booed for their role in the sign-stealing scandal that rocked baseball.
Texas Rangers Fans Fill Home Stadium to Capacity at Team's Home Opener
The Rangers opened their 2021 home schedule with a stadium full of fans against a team that isn't even allowed to play home games at its own stadium because of COVID-19.
Greg Abbott Wont Throw 1st Pitch at Rangers Game After MLB's All-Star Move
The Texas governor said he wouldn't seek hosting the All-Star game or any other MLB special events because of the league's opposition to Georgia's new voting laws that prompted moving the 2021 all-star game.
Rubio Challenges MLB Commissioner to End League's Ties with China, Cuba
The MLB announced its decision to move this year's All-Star Game out of Atlanta last week.
Georgia GOP Lawmakers Demand Removal of Coca-Cola Products From Office
Donald Trump on Saturday also urged Americans to boycott Coca-Cola and other companies that have criticized Georgia's new voting legislation.
