The Latest Breaking News from MLB

Angel Hernandez managed to mess up first play of the Mets-Marlins game with a nonsensical call

No other ump would EVER make that call.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 11, 2022

Albert Pujols Hits No. 696 to Tie Alex Rodriguez on MLB’s All-Time List

The Cardinals star is now four shy of joining Barry Bonds, Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth in the 700 home-run club.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 11, 2022

Labor battle with Minor League Baseball?

The grueling life of a minor leaguer has bocame the stuff of legend, explored in films like "Bull Durham"

Salon · Sep 10, 2022

Pitch clocks and a ban on defensive shifts coming to MLB in 2023 as part of major rule changes

Major League Baseball announced a huge set of rule changes on Friday, which will go into effect for the 2023 season.

Tribune News Service · Sep 9, 2022

The Good, the Bad and the Meh of MLB’s Rule Changes

Regular readers of this newsletter know I disagree with Rob Manfred frequently. His handling of MLB labor issues is callous, and at best, he is an awkward public speaker. His treatment of minor leaguers is inhumane, and he has mishandled multiple baseball cheating scandals. For all of these ...

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9, 2022

10 pitchers with the slowest tempos who could be most affected by the MLB’s new pitch clock in 2023

These guys are going to have to speed it up!

USA Today Sports Media Group · Sep 9, 2022

Pitch clocks, shift limits among changes MLB adopts for 2023

The decision on the clock and shift limits by the sport’s 11-man competition committee was made Friday over the unanimous opposition of players on the panel.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 9, 2022

SI:AM | The U.S. Open Is on the Verge of a Historic Finish

Don’t worry, we’re not ignoring NFL Week 1.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9, 2022

After latest blowout loss, can A’s avoid setting new Oakland record for futility at home?

OAKLAND, Calif. – The most uplifting news for the Oakland A’s on Thursday was the announcement that Tony Kemp had been named the team’s nominee for the Roberto Clemente Award, the third straight year he’s been given that distinction.

Tribune News Service · Sep 9, 2022

Everything You Need to Know About MLB’s Rule Changes

Answering the questions behind the league’s efforts to improve pace of play next season.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9, 2022