MLB Roundtable: Wild-Card Round Picks and World Series Predictions The playoffs are finally here. Five of our baseball writers forecasted each wild-card series and looked ahead to the Fall Classic. Sports Illustrated · Sep 29
Dylan Sprouse and Barbara Palvin welcome first baby together The pair shared the news with a picture of themselves watching baseball with their newborn. Evening Standard · Sep 29
MLB playoff predictions: are the Dodgers heading for an inevitable fall? As the postseason starts with the wildcard round, our writers pick the dark horses, likely winners and the high seeds at risk of going out early The Guardian - US · Sep 29
MLB considers Grand Teton National Park for baseball game site, prompting concern Major League Baseball has been considering holding a game in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming The Independent UK · Sep 28
Max Scherzer to retire after Blue Jays elimination? Toronto star reveals when he will decide after possible final MLB start Max Scherzer, the 42-year-old pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, is contemplating his future in baseball. After a strong performance, Scherzer stated he would decide about retirement later in the off-season. He emphasized his desire to continue playing and compete rather than focus solely on the end of his career.… The Economic Times · Sep 28
From PCA’s Rise to Vladdy’s Fall: Nine Stories We’ll Remember From This MLB Season From fading superstars and stunning collapses to historic performances and a loaded rookie class, these are the stories that stuck out this year. Sports Illustrated · Sep 28
Red Sox vs. Yankees: Four Bold Predictions for AL Wild-Card Series Baseball’s most storied rivalry will continue in the opening round of the playoffs for the second straight year. Sports Illustrated · Sep 28
New MLB ballpark could be in Grand Teton MLB & federal officials are considering Grand Teton for future game, despite strict rules protecting national parks Salon · Sep 27
“Mom Of The Year” Breaks Silence On What Happened After Viral Giants Clip Sparked Marriage Backlash Ericka Alvarez "mom of the year" explained the context behind her viral Giants game clip after strangers criticized her husband, saying one brief video could not show their entire marriage. Bored Panda · Sep 27
Tom Verducci’s 10 Big Takeaways That Define the 2026 MLB Season The regular season is coming to a close, and it taught us quite a few lessons. Sports Illustrated · Sep 27
From baseball to Buena Vista Social Club: The story of former Mets’ star Jose Iglesias New York Mets star Jose Iglesias has traded in his baseball cleats for his dancing shoes, starring in ‘Buena Vista Social Club’ on Broadway. Caitlin Hornik speaks with Iglesias about his rookie season on stage The Independent UK · Sep 26
Motorbike dispute led to bashings and fatal gunfire A street brawl involving thirteen men, multiple baseball bats, 10 bullets and a handgun left one man dead and others gravely injured, a judge has heard. AAP · Sep 25
From the Latin Grammys to the MLB Playoffs: Pepe Aguilar Reveals His Surprising New Job with Fox Deportes - INTERVIEW Pepe Aguilar is heading toward the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards with another nomination celebrating his devotion to traditional Mexican music. But before arriving in Las Vegas, the singer is stepping into an unexpected new role connected to another lifelong passion: baseball. Latin Times · Sep 24
‘Dummy’ Hoy, Baseball’s Deaf Pioneer, Gets Long-Awaited Push for the Hall of Fame Few people know the story of William “Dummy” Hoy. But the 19th-century baseball star—who was deaf since age 3—changed the game in more ways than one. Sports Illustrated · Sep 24
International Business Times UK · Sep 24 Giants Announcers Roast Man Eating as Mum Juggles Baby and Food During Baseball Game Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper crowned the woman 'mom of the year' after cameras caught her carrying a baby and several plates of food at Oracle Park.
The Guardian - US · Sep 24 Kim Kardashian’s Team Moms highlights the ridiculous excess of the US youth-sports industry A new Paramount+ series premiering Thursday turns pushy sports parents into glossy entertainment – with the children largely ushered off stage
The Times of India · Sep 23 A 1995 Michael Jordan baseball autograph card sold for $625,250 at Heritage, weeks after another copy of the same Top Prospects card fetched $525,000 Michael Jordan’s brief baseball career continues to create extraordinary moments in the collectibles market. A 1995 Upper Deck SP Top Prospects autograph card showing Jordan in his Birmingham Barons uniform sold for $625,250 through Heritage Auctions on September 18, 2026. The result came only weeks after another copy of the…
Sports Illustrated · Sep 23 The Rockies Have Reached Historic Levels of Prolonged Futility The Rockies have now lost 100 games for the fourth consecutive season, something that hadn’t been done since the 1962–65 Mets. How did they get here?
The Times of India · Sep 22 1951 Mickey Mantle photo used for 1952 Topps card sells privately for record $3 million in 2026 An astonishing 1951 photograph of Mickey Mantle has shattered records, fetching $3 million at auction. This particular image laid the groundwork for his legendary 1952 Topps baseball card. Captured just before Mantle stepped onto the field for the New York Yankees, the rare PSA Type I image has found a…
The Times of India · Sep 21 Cousins found 700 rare baseball cards worth $3 million in an Ohio attic The discovery of century-old baseball cards in an Ohio attic became one of the most remarkable finds in sports collecting. In 2012, cousins clearing out a family home in Defiance discovered a box containing roughly 700 cards that had remained hidden for decades. The cards were not ordinary keepsakes. They…
The Economic Times · Sep 21 Hundreds of flights cancelled as Typhoon Dujuan nears Japan Typhoon Dujuan forced the cancellation of at least 275 flights in Japan on Monday as it approached Tokyo with strong winds and warnings of potentially record-breaking rainfall. More than 4,000 households lost power in Chiba, while railway services were disrupted and the Tokyo Game Show, a major music festival and…
The Times of India · Sep 21 A garage sale book hid a rare Mickey Mantle photo that sold for $20,740 A couple browsing an oversized Topps baseball-card coffee-table book at a local garage sale made an unexpected discovery when they found a rare photograph of a young Mickey Mantle tucked inside. The photograph, later authenticated by PSA/DNA as a Type 2 print, captured Mantle during spring training early in his…
The Times of India · Sep 18 In 2004, Ken Griffey Jr. paid $2.575 million for 11.58 lakefront acres near Orlando Baseball legend Ken Griffey Jr. has placed his stunning lakeside mansion on the market for $27 million. Acquired in 2004, he dedicated four years to crafting this Mediterranean-style masterpiece, featuring seven luxurious bedrooms and ten bathrooms. The estate boasts exceptional amenities, including a private movie theater and a fun-filled saltwater…
The Guardian - AU · Sep 18 From ‘nappies at the ballpark’ to MLB: how Australia’s Travis Bazzana made baseball’s big leagues The 24-year-old has taken his attention to detail from lining up bats and helmets as a toddler to helping the Cleveland Guardians towards the playoffs
The Times of India · Sep 18 Woman buys old piano for $25, finds hidden Babe Ruth card that sells for $130,053 27 years later In 1992, Ellen Kelly bought her aunt’s old piano in Maryland for $25. While repairing a stuck pedal, a friend found 112 baseball cards hidden inside it, including a 1916 Babe Ruth rookie card. Kelly kept the discovery quiet for 27 years before selling the card at auction for $130,053,…