The Latest Breaking News from MLB

MLB Legend Rickey Henderson Dies At Age 65

Rickey Henderson, MLB's legendary base stealer and leadoff hitter, passes away at 65, leaving an indelible mark on baseball history.

Top News · Dec 21, 2024

Baseball fans mourn death of Rickey Henderson, MLB’s Man of Steal

Rickey Henderson was 65.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 21, 2024

Tributes Pour in From Around Baseball After News of Rickey Henderson's Death

Henderson died at the age of 65.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 21, 2024

MLB Fans Loved Max Fried's Choice for First Purchase With $218 Million Yankees Contract

It was a wholesome response.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2024

Aaron Judge Can Only Be Measured Against History

The Yankees’ star outfielder helped New York win its first pennant in 15 years during an MVP campaign that ranks among the all-time greats.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2024

MLB Fans Roast White Sox Over Anticlimactic New Stadium Name Announcement

Chicago's home park will look oh-so-slightly different next season.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2024

Cody Bellinger and His Dad Join Exclusive Yankees List After Trade From Cubs

Cody won't be the first Bellinger to rock the Yankees' pinstripes.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 18, 2024

MLB study: Velocity, max efforts likely causing pitching injuries; rule changes should be considered

A yearlong study by Major League Baseball has concluded rising velocities, pitch shaping and emphasis on maximum effort are the likely causes of the vast increase in pitcher injuries and recommended exploring rules changes to address the problem

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024

MLB Internal Report Suggests New Pitching Rules to Curtail Injuries, Make Game More Entertaining

The league interviewed experts across the game and medical disciplines to determine the root cause of its pitcher injury crisis.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 17, 2024

There’s a Clear Root to the Injury Issues Plaguing Pitchers

Baseball is enduring an epidemic of serious arm injuries to its pitchers, and it’s obvious why that is even if the sport’s powers aren’t acknowledging it.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 17, 2024