The Latest Breaking News from Baseball

Cubs radio voice Pat Hughes honors late older brother who sparked Hall of Fame career

“He more than anyone else got me started in broadcasting,” Hughes said of his brother John, who died in his mid-50s. “He had a very difficult life; just problem after problem.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 22, 2023

Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury dump regional sports networks to air games for free on local TV

Could this be the start of a recovery in NBA ratings? And what about baseball?

Fortune · Jul 21, 2023

No Pseudonymity for College Student Alleging Racist Mistreatment by Baseball Coach

"There is an inherent inequality in allowing an accuser to proceed pseudonymously while the defendant is forced to defend himself publicly."

Reason · Jul 21, 2023

Pat Hughes will be Chicago broadcaster No. 5 in Baseball Hall of Fame — but he’s really No. 1

If I needed one of them to call the biggest baseball game in city history, it would be Hughes.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 20, 2023

As 2nd Northwestern football hazing suit is filed, Fitzgerald’s attorney asks: Where’s the evidence? Meanwhile, other sports under scrutiny.

CHICAGO — Allegations of hazing at Northwestern University spread Wednesday, as a second lawsuit was filed, former football players denounced the practice, and attorneys claimed that baseball, softball and volleyball players were victimized as well.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 20, 2023

Mac Engel: There is one reason why the Texas Rangers should trade for the best player in MLB

ARLINGTON, Texas — To acquire the best player baseball has seen in the modern era will require an actual working farm, which the Texas Rangers actually possess.

Tribune News Service · Jul 20, 2023

‘It meant a lot’: Jackie Robinson Museum visit leaves lasting impact on members of White Sox

NEW YORK — Growing up, Jackie Robinson was everything to Touki Toussaint.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 20, 2023

Touted pitching prospect Andrew Painter needs Tommy John surgery, Phillies say

A year ago, almost to the day, the Phillies’ highest-ranking baseball executive sat in the dugout before a game and touted Andrew Painter — 19 at the time — as both untouchable in trade talks and a possible major-league starting pitcher in 2023.

The Philadelphia Inquirer · Jul 20, 2023

Patrick Reusse: Where’s Miguel Sanó now? Will he ever play in the majors again?

The baseball team located in San Pedro De Macoris in the Dominican Winter League is named the Estrellas Orientales, translated in English as "Eastern Stars.''

Tribune News Service · Jul 19, 2023

Rangers Pitcher Makes MLB Debut After Yearlong Absence Coaching Youth Baseball

It’s been a winding path to the majors for Alex Speas, who realized his major league dreams Wednesday.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19, 2023