The Latest Breaking News from Baseball

Bob Uecker is mourned as MLB fans pay tribute to the legendary Mr. Baseball

Bob Uecker was 90 years old.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 16, 2025

'Mr. Baseball' Bob Uecker, Brewers announcer, dies at 90

Bob Uecker, the voice of his hometown Milwaukee Brewers who after a short playing career earned the moniker “Mr. Baseball” and honors from the Hall of Fame, has died

The Independent UK · Jan 16, 2025

Son of Aussie Olympian joins MLB outfit Pirates

Robinson Smith, son of three-time Australian Olympic swimmer Nicole Livingstone, has joined Major League Baseball outfit Pittsburgh Pirates on a six-year deal.

AAP · Jan 16, 2025

The Cases For and Against the Baseball Hall of Fame’s First-Time Candidates

Each of the 2025 ballot’s “rookies” deserve recognition, from an all-time legend who could be elected unanimously to the players who may not garner a vote.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 14, 2025

Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki's MLB deal could spur chaos in Latin America. Here's why

Roki Sasaki can sign with Major League Baseball teams during a nine-day window starting Wednesday, an unusual free agency that caused a domino effect among Latin American teenagers whose unofficial agreements are on hold pending his decision

The Independent UK · Jan 14, 2025

MLB Bans Fans For Interfering With Dodgers Outfielder

MLB takes action against fans who interfered with Mookie Betts during World Series game at Yankee Stadium. Fans banned indefinitely for grabbing Betts, ris...

Top News · Jan 11, 2025

Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts during World Series banned from all MLB games

Major League Baseball has banned two fans who interfered with Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts during a World Series game at Yankee Stadium from attending any games at big league ballparks

The Independent UK · Jan 10, 2025

Ichiro’s Singular Talent Gave Him All the Power He Needed

Baseball’s all-time professional hits leader is up for Hall of Fame election. Despite not measuring up in many statistics, his mastery of a hitter’s primary objective seals his case.

Sports Illustrated · Jan 9, 2025

Former Baltimore Orioles left-hander Brian Matusz dies at 37, no cause of death announced

Former major league left-hander Brian Matusz has died

The Independent UK · Jan 8, 2025

MLB Players Association affiliate withdraws image lawsuit against Pirates' parent company

An affiliate of the Major League Baseball Players Association has withdrawn its lawsuit against the parent company of the Pittsburgh Pirates and the convenience store chain Sheetz Inc. that alleged unlicensed use of players’ names and images on social media

The Independent UK · Jan 6, 2025