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Japan's Ohtani adds pitcher role to his historic MLB All-Star debut

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jul 05 11:13 AM

Shohei Ohtani became the first player in Major League Baseball history on Sunday to be selected to the All-Star game as both a position player and pitcher.   Read more »

MLB: Astros run win streak to 11 with blowout of Tigers

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 25 01:12 PM

Yordan Alvarez blasted a grand slam and drove in five runs, Myles Straw led an 18-hit attack with four hits and three runs scored, and the Houston Astros stretched their winning streak to 11 games by pounding the host Detroit Tigers 12-3 on Thursday. Read more »

MLB: Blue Jays sneak past Marlins with ninth-inning RBI double

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Jun 23 12:04 PM

Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit a go-ahead, run-scoring double in the top of the ninth inning, leading the Toronto Blue Jays to a 2-1 win over the host Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. Read more »

MLB: Blue Jays look to continue success in Buffalo vs. Astros

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 04 04:17 PM

Blue Jays look to continue success in Buffalo vs. Astros Read more »

MLB: Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna charged in domestic incident

Field Level Media/Reuters
Updated as of May 31 09:31 AM

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna was arrested Saturday and charged with two counts related to domestic battery, police confirmed. Read more »

MLB: Mets, boosted by Jacob de Grom return, host Rockies

Field Level Media
Posted at May 27 12:36 AM

Jacob deGrom returned Tuesday night and looked like Jacob deGrom -- and not a moment too soon for the New York Mets, whose enjoyment of a vintage performance by their ace was dulled by more discouraging news regarding multiple players on their bloated injury list. Read more »

MLB: Albert Pujols, Dodgers finalize one-year contract

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at May 18 09:21 AM

Slugger Albert Pujols signed a one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team announced Monday.   Read more »

Major League Baseball welcomes back fans for new season in COVID-19 era

Amy Tennery, Reuters
Posted at Mar 31 09:07 AM

Tens of thousands of baseball fans will return to regular-season games across the US this week for the first time in 18 months, in a radically different landscape. Read more »

Toy designer Quiccs to work on Topps baseball cards

Rick Olivares
Posted at Mar 11 06:30 AM

Quiccs’ first card -– featuring former Chicago Cubs star Ernie Banks –- drops Thursday, March 11 (Manila time), and will be available for sale on the Topps website. Read more »

THROWBACK: Baseball hero | Sports U

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 26 06:11 AM

Tampok sa "Sports U" ang baseball prodigy na si Christian Marantal ng Laguna.  Read more »

THROWBACK: Baseball hero | Sports U

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 25 11:33 PM

Tampok sa "Sports U" ang baseball prodigy na si Christian Marantal ng Laguna.  Read more »

MLB agrees on health protocols, confirms April 1 start

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 10 09:31 AM

Major League Baseball and the league's players union have agreed on health and safety protocols for the 2021 season. Read more »

Baseball: Bonds, Clemens, Schilling snubbed by Hall of Fame voters

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 27 09:22 AM

Tarnished baseball greats Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens again missed out on the Baseball Hall of Fame. Read more »

Legendary slugger Hank Aaron dies at age 86

Reuters
Updated as of Jan 23 11:19 AM

American baseball legend and longtime home run king Hank Aaron died Friday morning at age 86. Read more »

MLB suspending political contributions after Capitol rampage

Reuters
Posted at Jan 14 09:54 AM

Major League Baseball is suspending all political contributions after a mob exhorted by President Donald Trump rampaged through the U.S. Capitol last week. Read more »

Will Tim Tebow play for PH in World Baseball Classic qualifiers?

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 12 05:57 PM

Officials of the Philippine Amateur Baseball Association remain hopeful that Tim Tebow can play for the country in the qualifiers of the World Baseball Classic.   Read more »

PH baseball braces for 'very busy' 2021

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 12 04:06 PM

The Philippine Amateur Baseball Association is preparing for a loaded schedule this year, highlighted by the Women's Baseball World Cup in March. Read more »

MLB: Red Sox hire first black female coach in baseball

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Jan 06 10:05 AM

The Boston Red Sox have hired Bianca Smith as a minor league coach, making her the first black woman to serve as a coach in professional baseball. Read more »

MLB owners favor delaying start to 2021 season: report

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 16 10:50 AM

Major League Baseball team owners believe the start of the 2021 season should be delayed. Read more »

MLB: Cleveland to drop 'Indians' name after 2021 season

Amy Tennery, Reuters
Posted at Dec 15 10:05 AM

MLB's Cleveland team will drop its "Indians" name, following persistent criticism that it was offensive to Native Americans. Read more »