The Latest Breaking News from Baseball

Former No. 1 pick Mark Appel will make improbable MLB debut with Phillies at age 30

A moment nine years in the making.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 25, 2022

Bill Shaikin: If the Angels hire a new manager, here's their guy

LOS ANGELES — Even with the almost supernatural intervention of Shohei Ohtani, the Angels were very nearly swept this week by the Kansas City Royals. The Royals are not a good team. The Angels might not be, either. As of Thursday, Baseball Prospectus projects them with a one in 10…

Los Angeles Times · Jun 25, 2022

Ca$h talk$: Cubs and MLB find a way to embrace once-detested gambling

The new sportsbook at Wrigley Field is a money-making vehicle that comes with potential dangers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 24, 2022

Mariners offense continues to put up big numbers in another win in Oakland

OAKLAND, Calif. — When it happens for one game, you hope it is something more than a one-off surprise. If it happens for two consecutive games, you want to believe it’s the start of a trend, but baseball superstition won’t allow you to say it. And, well, if it happens…

Tribune News Service · Jun 23, 2022

MLB Can’t Replace the Mud Man So Easily

As the league looks for other ways to prepare baseballs, Jim Bintliff’s secret sauce remains the only viable option.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 22, 2022

Major League Baseball Says Yes To CBD Sponsorships: What Took Them So Long?

Major League Baseball has officially approved CBD sponsorships for team jersey patches and more, according to Sports Business Journal.

Benzinga · Jun 22, 2022

'Calvin Harris' becomes next big baseball star in US leaving fans of Scots DJ confused

Calvin Harris appears to have swapped the stage for the ballpark by turning out for Ole Miss Rebels as they edge closer to the College World Series - but all is not as it seems.

Glasgow Live · Jun 22, 2022

Chris Biderman: The A’s next fire sale should include owner John Fisher

It’s reassuring to know fans of the Oakland Athletics, who are showing up to games in laughably low numbers this season, aren’t the only ones disenchanted with the team’s ownership.

Tribune News Service · Jun 22, 2022

Sam McDowell: Here’s why KC Royals’ pitching is getting better results — and whether it can last

Less than an hour after he hit a baseball 420 feet that soared beyond the center field fence in Anaheim, Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez took a detour to talk about his starting pitcher. More specifically, Perez would conclude, left-hander Kris Bubic had just thrown perhaps his best game…

Tribune News Service · Jun 21, 2022

Betting/Fantasy Baseball Notebook: Rookies, Veteran Speed, Big Apple Dominance

Top prospects make their mark, a veteran making waves on the bases and dominance in the Big Apple.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 21, 2022