Feb 28 Last day for labor negotiations to salvage start of regular baseball season, says MLB By Ronald Blum, Associated Press Max Scherzer and Andrew Miller are leading the players' bargaining team for the final day of negotiations to end the lockout before Major League Baseball's deadline to salvage a March 31 start to the regular season and a 162-game schedule… Continue reading
Jul 23 WATCH: Cleveland baseball team moves away from racist mascot, announces new name By Associated Press The ballclub announced the name change Friday with a video on Twitter narrated by actor Tom Hanks, ending months of internal discussions triggered by a national reckoning by institutions and teams to permanently drop logos and names considered racist. Continue reading
Jul 12 4 surprising things about baseball as we reach the All-Star break By David Brandt, Associated Press Baseball in 2021 may have its issues, but storylines are not among them. The sport moves into its All-Star break with tight races in nearly every division. Continue reading
Jun 21 Watch 4:45 Doctored baseballs? MLB’s sticky situation, new rules explained By Amna Nawaz, Courtney Norris Across Major League Baseball, batting averages are down, strikeouts are up, and suspicions are high. For decades, pitchers — including some hall of famers — have tried to get a better grip of the ball by using sticky substances. But… Continue watching
Mar 01 MLB’s spring training begins with fans in the stands By Associated Press A downward trend in COVID-19 cases throughout most of the country has meant that a limited amount of fans are allowed back in spring training facilities throughout Arizona and Florida. Continue reading
Dec 14 Cleveland baseball team will change name after 105 years By Associated Press Citing three people familiar with the decision, The New York Times reported Sunday night that the team is moving away from a name considered racist for decades. Continue reading
Aug 27 3 MLB games postponed, players decide after Kenosha shooting By Steve Megargee, Associated Press Games between the Cincinnati Reds and Brewers in Milwaukee, Seattle Mariners and Padres in San Diego and the Los Angeles Dodgers and Giants in San Francisco were called off hours before they were set to begin. Continue reading
Aug 26 NBA playoff games called off amid player protest, reverberates through other leagues By Brian Mahoney, Tim Reynolds, Associated Press The Milwaukee Brewers and Cincinnati Reds reportedly decided not to play as scheduled Wednesday and WNBA players also are not playing three regular season games in Bradenton, Florida. Continue reading
Jul 30 Watch 6:26 As NBA resumes play, questions linger about pro sports in a pandemic After a long hiatus forced by coronavirus, the NBA resumes its season Thursday, with the playoffs following close behind. The return comes a week after Major League Baseball began play and days before the National Hockey League resumes. But there… Continue watching
Jul 27 2 MLB games postponed as Miami Marlins deal with coronavirus outbreak By Associated Press The Marlins' home opener against Baltimore was called off, as was the New York Yankees' game at Philadelphia. The Yankees would have been in the same clubhouse the Marlins used last weekend. Continue reading