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September 24, 2020

Turner Sports expands rights deal with MLB through 2028

Turner Sports will continue broadcasting Major League Baseball after agreeing to an extension of rights through the 2028 ...

September 20, 2020

Longtime baseball pro scout Gary Hughes dies at 79

Gary Hughes, a beloved professional scout for numerous big league organizations during a 54-year career, has died in Northern ...

September 17, 2020

AP sources: MLB umpire tests positive for virus, crews shift

A Major League Baseball umpire tested positive for the coronavirus, prompting a late shift in crew assignments in Florida ...

September 16, 2020

World Series at Arlington, first time at one site since 1944

The World Series will be played entirely at the Texas Rangers’ new ballpark in Arlington, Texas, and Major League Baseball ...

September 07, 2020

Hall of Fame outfielder, speedster Brock dies at age 81

Hall of Famer Lou Brock, one of baseball’s signature leadoff hitters and base stealers who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win ...

August 28, 2020

LEADING OFF: Jackie Robinson celebrated amid protests, PPDs

A look at what's happening around the majors today: ___ JACKIE ROBINSON DAY MLB is set to celebrate the man who broke ...

August 28, 2020

Mets, Marlins walk off field in social injustice protest

The New York Mets and Miami Marlins jointly walked off the field after a moment of silence, draping a Black Lives Matter ...

August 10, 2020

Petitti leaves MLB after 12 years for video, esports company

Tony Petitti is leaving Major League Baseball after 12 years to become president of sports and entertainment for the video ...

August 10, 2020

AP study: MLB average salary under $1.3M; Scherzer tops list

Major League Baseball’s eye-popping salaries took an astonishing dive during the coronavirus pandemic to their lowest level ...

August 05, 2020

Congressional group wants Landis name pulled from MVP plaque

A group of House Democrats called Tuesday for the name of former baseball commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis to be pulled ...

August 03, 2020

MLB looks to shorter doubleheaders to ease scheduling chaos

The Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds were the first teams to try out baseball’s new time-saving measure — a doubleheader ...

August 02, 2020

Manfred confident MLB can get through playoffs despite virus

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he's confident his sport can get through the regular season and postseason without ...

August 01, 2020

No new positives for Marlins, Phils; 2B Isan Diaz opts out

The Miami Marlins received no new positive results in their latest round of coronavirus testing, a person familiar with the ...

August 01, 2020

LEADING OFF: Cards, Brews try again after virus postponement

A look at what’s happening around the majors today: WHO’S PLAYING? The Cardinals will see if they can begin their series at ...

July 30, 2020

Quick pivots in schedule needed in MLB coronavirus season

Forget about printing a 2020 baseball schedule. Cyberspace is needed for all the backspaces and deletes. After Major League ...

July 28, 2020

LEADING OFF: Marlins postponed again amid virus outbreak

A look at what's happening around the majors today: PANDEMIC PANIC Major League Baseball has already postponed a second ...

July 28, 2020

At least 3 MLB games postponed amid Marlins' virus outbreak

The Marlins scrambled for roster replacements as they coped with a coronavirus outbreak. The New York Yankees had an ...

July 25, 2020

Blue Jays to play in Buffalo minor league park amid pandemic

The displaced Toronto Blue Jays will play in a minor league ballpark in Buffalo, New York, this year after being turned down ...

July 24, 2020

MLB, players agree to expand playoffs to 16 teams

Major League Baseball and the players’ union agreed Thursday to expand the playoffs from 10 teams to 16 for the ...