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Shohei Ohtani Jokes There's One Scenario Where He'd Pitch for Team Japan in WBC

Ohtani won't pitch for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic. But what if Mike Trout showed up on Team USA's roster?

Sports Illustrated · Feb 23

Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89

Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pittsburgh Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89

The Independent UK · Feb 21

Bill Mazeroski, Pirates' World Series Hero, Dies at 89

Mazeroski's World Series-winning home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series is forever a part of baseball lore.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 21

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts

Prospects for a spring fraud trial for two Cleveland Guardians stars accused of colluding with sports bettors to rig bets are fading after they appeared in Brooklyn federal court as their teammates start their new season

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Tony Clark’s Shameful Downfall Prompts More Questions for MLBPA Leadership

The executive director of the MLB Players Association resigned Tuesday amid a personal and professional scandal that doesn’t reflect well on the organization.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18

No. 2 baseball union official Bruce Meyer shaken by events that led to Clark's resignation

The baseball players’ union says it stays on course for tough labor talks after leader Tony Clark resigned

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Predicting the Results of Seven Spring Training Position Battles

Spring training is a largely meaningless set of exhibitions to some veteran players but the land of opportunity to others, particularly young prospects looking

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18

Kris Bryant Gave a Depressing Update on His Chronic Back Injury

Colorado Rockies designated hitter Kris Bryant gave a depressing update on his back injury as he claimed he wakes up in pain every day.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18

MLBPA Releases Statement on Tony Clark’s Controversial Resignation

An internal investigation revealed that Clark had an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who was hired by the union in 2023.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 18

MLBPA Leader Tony Clark Resigns Due to Inappropriate Relationship With Sister-in-Law

Tony Clark resigned from his post as executive director of the MLBPA after an internal investigation revealed an inappropriate relationship with his sister-in-law, who had worked for the union since 2023.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 17