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Dubai-based professional baseball league announces first franchise, Mumbai Cobras

Baseball United, which swung for the sporting history fences by establishing the first professional baseball league in the Middle East and South Asia, has announced its first franchise, the Mumbai Cobras

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Oakland A's reach agreement for potential stadium site on Las Vegas Strip

The Oakland Athletics have reached an agreement with Bally’s and Gaming & Leisure Properties to build a potential stadium on the Tropicana hotel site along the Las Vegas Strip

The Independent UK · May 15, 2023

Fans fury after unprecedented MLB move means two games in one day

Major League Baseball and the Washington Nationals outraged fans on Saturday with the decision to hold a split doubleheader on Sunday after the game against the New York Nets was suspended by rain

Daily Mirror · May 14, 2023

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Real baseball is back

There are too many other diversions for baseball to reclaim the hold it once had over the public imagination, Gene Lyons writes. But Major League Baseball’s rules changes are a huge success.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 11, 2023

HBCUs in spotlight as MLB eyes Black American talent

It's one way the league is attempting to dispel years of criticism over the lack of non-Latino Black players.

Axios · May 10, 2023

Vida Blue, who won 3 World Series in a row with the Oakland Athletics, dies at 73

Blue was drafted in the second round of the 1967 MLB Draft to the Athletics. He spent nine seasons with the team, and was ultimately selected to six All-Star teams throughout his 17-year career.

WEKU · May 8, 2023

Australia’s baseball prodigy has a fastball that could take her to the major leagues

As the world’s fastest female pitcher, 18-year-old Genevieve Beacom is smashing norms and fielding interest from US colleges

The Guardian - AU · May 6, 2023

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Baseball announcer apologises for accidentally saying racial slur during game

“We had a phenomenal day today. N***** League Museum and Arthur Bryant’s Barbeque,” Mr Kuiper said about his visit to the Negro League Baseball Museum

The Independent UK · May 6, 2023

Boston Red Sox stars visibly distressed as fan falls into bullpen during MLB game

A Philadelphia Phillies fan fell into the Boston Red Sox bullpen and was taken to hospital during their MLB game with players visibly distressed by the incident

Daily Mirror · May 6, 2023

Machado leads 11-HR Mexico City slugfest, Padres top Giants

Manny Machado put San Diego ahead in the seventh inning with his second homer and the 11th of the night, and the San Diego Padres outslugged the San Francisco Giants 16-11 in Major League Baseball’s first game in Mexico City

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

Integrating USC, UCLA is top priority for new Big Ten commissioner

The longtime Major League Baseball and TV executive Tony Petitti was introduced as the league’s seventh commissioner on Friday, just over two weeks after he was hired to replace Kevin Warren. Warren became president and CEO of the Bears.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 28, 2023

Phoenix Suns Fast-Break to Broadcast With Gray From Bankrupt Bally RSN

All Suns and Mercury games will be free over the air across the state

Multichannel News · Apr 28, 2023

ESPN Fires Marly Rivera for Obscene Confrontation With Competitor

The national baseball reporter had worked for the company for the past 13 years.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 26, 2023

MLB seeks ‘best form of baseball’ by picking up the pace

Major League Baseball is using a pitch clock this season, one of a few new rules that experts say are changing the game.

Al Jazeera · Apr 26, 2023

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Multichannel News · Apr 24, 2023

B+C Hall of Fame 2023: Wonya Lucas

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 21, 2023

NFL’s desire for gambling revenue presents an impossible “responsibility” schism

The NFL wants as much gambling revenue as possible, and it's willing to sacrifice its players for the right perception of purity.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 21, 2023

Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: New Life for a Former MVP

After three disappointing seasons, Cody Bellinger is off to a hot start. If he’s available on the waiver wire, grab him.

Multichannel News · Apr 20, 2023

Bally Sports Bankruptcy: Judge Tells Diamond To Pay Half of What It Owes to MLB Clubs, Pending Restructure

Sinclair’s regional sports networks division failed to make TV rights payments to five Major League Baseball teams

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The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Nevada lawmakers await details of A's land buy in Las Vegas

Nevada legislative leaders said Thursday that they had little information about the Oakland Athletics’ plans to move to Las Vegas, beyond that a land purchase deal in place, a funding bill is coming and there is no timeline for action

Los Angeles Times · Apr 20, 2023

Q&A: 'It was far more sticky than anything that we felt': Umpires discuss Max Scherzer's ejection

LOS ANGELES — When Max Scherzer was ejected for having what umpires deemed a foreign substance on his glove and pitching hand in the fourth inning of Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, the New York Mets right-hander claimed the sticky stuff was caused by a combination of legal rosin and…

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2023

Major leagues, broadcasters pledge responsible betting ads

Most of the nation’s major professional sports leagues, plus the media companies Fox and NBCUniversal are creating an alliance to ensure that sports betting advertising is done responsibly and does not target minors

Tribune News Service · Apr 18, 2023

Tom Krasovic: Suspension may have been good thing for Fernando Tatis Jr., Major League Baseball and Padres

Crazy though it sounds, it was a good thing — on balance — that Fernando Tatis Jr. was suspended for testing positive for a banned substance, whether or not he meant to consume the testosterone-boosting anabolic steroid that's banned also by the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Daily Mirror · Apr 17, 2023

Trevor Bauer makes first appearance for new baseball side after 324-game MLB ban

Trevor Bauer hasn't played in Major League Baseball since he was handed the longest-ever suspension in league history back in 2021 - but the pitcher has a new team

Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2023

MLB has a process for avoiding pitch-clock violations like Cody Bellinger's

LOS ANGELES — The agent for Cody Bellinger called Major League Baseball deputy commissioner Dan Halem to complain about the pitch-clock violation that Bellinger received when the Chicago Cubs center fielder stepped out of the batter's box in anticipation of a lengthy ovation before his first at-bat as a visitor…

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 15, 2023

Don’t know much about history? Take this baseball quiz and find out

April 15 is a significant day in baseball history, including Jackie Robinson’s debut in 1947.

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