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The Latest Breaking News from Major League Baseball

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

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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.

The Conversation

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

The Independent UK

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

Davey Johnson had connections all throughout Major League Baseball.

Sports Illustrated

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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 Sports Daily

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

The Independent UK

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

The Sports Daily

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.

Benzinga

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.

The Sports Daily

Where We Stand With MLB’s Broadcast Deals

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

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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

Sports Illustrated

Phillies to Put Zack Wheeler on Injured List With Blood Clot

Major League Baseball's strikeout leader will miss time.

The Sports Daily

Mariners retire number 51 of Ichiro Suzuki

Mariners retire number 51 of Ichiro Suzuki. The native of Japan is one of the greatest Mariners hitters of all-time.

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The Sports Daily

MLB pitcher Alex Wood retires at age 34

MLB pitcher Alex Wood retires at age 34. Wood was an All-Star and won a World Series while with the Dodgers.

The Guardian - UK

‘The dream came true’: Major League Baseball gets its first female umpire

Jen Pawol, 48, was given an ovation when she took to the pitch for a game between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves

International Business Times

Pawol Becomes First Woman To Umpire In MLB

Jen Pawol made history by becoming the first woman to umpire in a regular-season Major League Baseball game on Saturday -- and she says she is aware of the "magnitude" of the moment.

The Independent UK

‘A first for the game’: MLB welcomes history-making umpire Jen Pawol to the big leagues

Atlanta Braves fans erupted in cheers and held up signs on Saturday to warmly welcome Jen Pawol, the first female umpire to ever work a Major League Baseball regular-season game.

The Sports Daily

Four intriguing August series in MLB

Four intriguing August series in MLB. We feature two series on the west coast, and two series in the central time zone.

Sports Illustrated

Yadier Molina to Serve As Guest Cardinals Coach During Series vs. Cubs

The St. Louis catcher of 19 years will make a triumphant return.

Sports Illustrated

MLB's Tallest Young Stars Took a Photo Next to Much Shorter Infielder

Baseball players come in all shapes and sizes.

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