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Phony AI Content Stealing Fan Attention During Baseball Playoffs

Baseball fans are facing an onslaught of phony AI content on Facebook, pushed by a clickbait network in Southeast Asia capitalizing on interest in the lead-up to the sport's World Series, an AFP investigation has found.

International Business Times

Joe Flacco’s Stunning Performance Leads to Great Rant From Cleveland Radio Host

ESPN Cleveland’s Tony Rizzo was a mess after watching the former Browns QB light up the Steelers on Thursday night.

Sports Illustrated

Former MLB All-Star Sandy Alomar Sr. dies at age 81

Former MLB All-Star Sandy Alomar Sr. dies at age 81. Alomar Sr. was an All-Star with the Angels and father of baseball stars.

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Mariners Bridge Generational Divides With Playoff Run Decades in the Making

In advancing to its first American League championship series in 30 years, Seattle is injecting a jolt of energy into a fan base that's been aching for a breakthrough.

Sports Illustrated

Jays Down Yankees To Advance In MLB Playoffs As Tigers, Cubs Stay Alive

The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 5-2 on Wednesday to send the Yankees packing in the Major League Baseball playoffs as the Cubs and Tigers stayed alive.

International Business Times

NCAA to Allow Athletes to Bet on Pro Sports in Major Rule Change

Athletes, coaches and staff will still be prohibited from wagering on college sports as the association polices wagering that directly threatens its product.

Sports Illustrated

Trial underway over Angels' alleged role in baseball pitcher Tyler Skaggs' overdose death

The Los Angeles Angels are facing a court trial over whether the team is responsible for the drug overdose death of one of its star pitchers

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Patrick Zalupski's group closes on its purchase of the Tampa Bay Rays

Major League Baseball's Tampa Bay Rays have new owners after a group led by real estate developer Patrick Zalupski closed its purchase of the team

The Independent UK

Who are the top players in the four MLB Wildcard Series?

Who are the top players in the four MLB Wildcard Series? We take a look at 12 players who could make a difference.

The Sports Daily

MLB to Implement Challenge System for Balls and Strikes Ahead of 2026 Season

Major League Baseball is implementing a new balls and strikes challenge system beginning in 2026.

Sports Illustrated

Robot umpires are coming to MLB in 2026. Here’s all you need to know

Robot umpires will be used in MLB next year after the league’s competition committee approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System

The Independent UK

Robot umpires approved for MLB in 2026 as part of challenge system

Major League Baseball’s 11-man competition committee has approved use of the Automated Ball/Strike System in the major leagues in 2026

The Independent UK

Quick Facts About Clayton Kershaw: Age, Net Worth, Wife and Retirement Plans After 2025 Season

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw confirmed that he will retire after the 2025-2026 season, closing an 18 year saga with one of Major League Baseball's most famous and accomplished franchises.

International Business Times UK

Top sports teams are bought and sold for billions worldwide. The risky trend is coming to Australia

In recent years, private equity has changed the global sports landscape, with clubs from Major League Baseball (MLB) and the National Football League (NFL), rugby union in New Zealand and European soccer reaping massive financial benefits.

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The Independent UK

MLB drops plan for London games in 2026, says nearing deals TV with NBC, ESPN, Netflix, Apple

Major League Baseball has canceled plans to play games in London next season due to scheduling conflicts with West Ham's Olympic Stadium and TV commitments

Sports Illustrated

Davey Johnson, Manager of World Series Champion 1986 Mets, Dead at 82

Davey Johnson had connections all throughout Major League Baseball.

The Sports Daily

Peralta and Rogers named MLB Pitchers of the Month

Freddy Peralta and Trevor Rogers named MLB Pitchers of the Month. We look at the statistics for Peralta and Rogers for August.

The Independent UK

Former MLB star Mark Teixeira announces bid for US House seat in Texas

Former Major League Baseball star Mark Teixeira is seeking the Republican nomination for a House seat in Texas

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How Can Major League Baseball Be So Awful at Marketing?

You can always count on MLB to miss a chance at creating some buzz for the sport.

The Sports Daily

Raleigh becomes second Mariners player with 50 HRs in a season

Cal Raleigh becomes second Mariners player with 50 home runs in a season. We analyze the dinger and look at Ken Griffey Jr.

Benzinga

Netflix Expands Into Live Sports, Bags Exclusive Streaming Deal For 2026 World Baseball Classic In Japan

Netflix Inc. (NASDAQ:NFLX) has secured the exclusive streaming rights for the 2026 World Baseball Classic (WBC) in Japan, marking its first live sports event in the country.

The Sports Daily

Mariners to battle Padres after Cal Raleigh made history

Mariners to battle Padres after Cal Raleigh made history. We look at Raleigh setting MLB single season home run record by catchers.

Sports Illustrated

Where We Stand With MLB’s Broadcast Deals

Let’s sort out how baseball television will look for the next several years.

Benzinga

NBCUniversal, Netflix, ESPN Vie For Baseball Rights As Major League Baseball Seeks Bigger Revenues

Major League Baseball is in advanced talks with multiple media giants, including Comcast Corporation's (NASDAQ:CMCSA) NBCUniversal, Netflix Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX), and The Walt Disney Company's (NYSE:DIS) ESPN, on a series of new rights deals that could reshape how fans watch the sport.

The Independent UK

How MLB's upcoming deals will change how you watch out-of-market, Sunday night and Wild Card games

ESPN is nearing a deal with Major League Baseball to distribute out-of-market games

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