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).
Major League Baseball's Lockout Explained
If the lockout drags on for long enough, it could imperil the 2022 season.
As MLB Lockout Begins, Read Players Assoc, Commissioner Statements in Full
The MLBPA called the lockout a "dramatic measure," after commissioner Rob Manfred said he hoped it would "jumpstart the negotiations."
MLB, Players Union Headed Toward First Lockout Since 1995
After over $1.2 billion has been signed or agreed to in free agency, MLB is poised to enter its first lockout since 1995 at 11:59 p.m. Wednesday.
Guardians Greeted With 'Ominous Sign' On First Day As Team Store Logo Falls
Forty minutes after the store opened, the sign outside the Cleveland Guardians' team store fell from its mount, crashing onto the sidewalk below.
MLB Running Out of Time to Avoid Players Being Locked Out By Owners
Major League Baseball and its players union are steaming toward a Dec. 1 end to the current collective bargaining agreement.
Most Minor League Baseball Players to Have Team-Provided Housing in 2022
Under the new policy, MLB teams will provide minor leaguers with accommodations including one bed per player and no more than two players per bedroom.
Cleveland Indians Set to Finalize Name Change to Guardians This Week
The Cleveland Indians, after settling a trademark lawsuit, will become the Cleveland Guardians on Friday and begin selling official team merchandise.
Two Cleveland Guardians Will Represent City After 'Amicable' Lawsuit Ends
The local roller derby club sued the former Cleveland Indians team in October alleging common law trademark violations.
Negro Leagues Museum Honored by Biden's Love of Satchel Paige
While some on social media were upset by Biden's remarks about Paige, the president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum said they "applaud the president."
Workers Begin Removing Indians Sign From Progressive Field Scoreboard
The Cleveland baseball team's scripted logo, located on the Progressive Field, is being removed to prepare for its new Guardians logo.
Video of Trump Laughing During 'Let's Go Brandon' Chant Viewed 11M Times
This came on the same night during Game 4 in which the former president did the "Tomahawk Chop" with Braves fans.
Conservative Group Touts Georgia Voting Law, Slams MLB In World Series Ad
The ad comes after the MLB moved its All-Star Game out of Georgia earlier this year due to a controversial new voting law.
PETA Calls on MLB to Rename 'Bullpen' As More Animal-Friendly 'Arm Barn'
The animal rights group claimed "bullpen" is a reference to where bulls are held before they are slaughtered.
Cleveland Guardians Roller Derby Team Aims to Stop MLB Team From Using Name
"A Major League club cannot simply take a smaller team's name and use it for itself," the roller derby organization said in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.
Ex-MLB Manager Gets Bush Backing in Race Against Obama-Endorsed Candidate
Bobby Valentine is running for mayor of Stamford, Connecticut, as an unaffiliated candidate.
Rays Can Play in Montreal, but Canadian Taxpayers Won't Fund Stadium
"We're not going to let them use our wallets as an open bar," the Canadian Taxpayers Federation said.
Astros, With Cheating Scandal Still Lurking, Are Back in the World Series
The Astros beat the Boston Red Sox on Friday to advance to their third Fall Classic in five years.
'F** Joe Biden' Chants Break Out Behind Pundits Covering Astros v Red Sox
The Major League Baseball game on Tuesday was the latest sporting event where the chant has been heard.
L.A. Dodgers Pull a Feat Never Seen in Club History In 6-5 Win Over Braves
The Dodgers cut the Braves' lead in the NLCS to 2 games to 1.
Atlanta Can Host World Series After Losing All-Star Game For Voting Laws
The Atlanta Braves are one step closer to hosting the Fall Classic, now either the Los Angeles Dodgers or San Francisco Giants stand in the way.
Harry Styles' Florida Concert May Have Violated 'Vaccine Passport' Law
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis banned so-called "vaccine passports" in the spring and over 100 entities are currently under investigation for violating the rule.
Video of John Cusack Confronted by White Sox Fan Viewed 700K Times
The actor has been involved in a beef with Dave Williams of Barstool Chicago over his allegiance to two Chicago baseball teams.
Marcus Stroman Calls Out Reporter for Suggesting He Doesn't Pitch Enough
The New York Mets starter called out MLB.com writer Anthony DiComo, who suggested Stroman's inability to work deep into games could cost him in free agency.
Baseball Fans Trolled by World for Being Impressed with a Barehanded Catch
Baseball was dismissed as a "pathetic" sport and "cheap copy" of cricket by fans angry at the attention the catch received.
Conor McGregor Tosses Embarrassingly Awful First Pitch at Cubs Game
Some have called it the worst first-pitch in the storied history of Wrigley Field. Here's a clip of the bad throw.
Hurricane Pete Rose? Some Baseball Fans Love the Next Two Named Storms
It might take a perfect storm for Pete Rose to get into the Hall of Fame, but he's got one tropical system at-bat and another on deck working in his favor.
Make No Mistake, Two-Way Star Shohei Ohtani Is Still the AL MVP
Despite a late charge from Toronto Blue Jays star infielder Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Ohtani is still the most valuable player in all of baseball for 2021.
N.Y. Mets Stop Short of Saying Yankees Stole Signs
Members of the Mets called for a mound meeting on Saturday to discuss possible whistling to convey signs, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.
Trevor Bauer Will Not Return to L.A. Dodgers for Rest of Season
Major League Baseball decided to extend Bauer's leave throughout the end of the season as it investigates sexual assault allegations.
Derek Jeter Calls Out Hall of Fame Voter Who Didn't Vote for Him
The longtime New York Yankees captain singled out the lone writer who didn't select him during his 15-minute speech in Cooperstown, New York on Wednesday.
