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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 »

MLB: Rays hero Arozarena arrested on suspicion of domestic violence

Field Level Media/Reuters
Updated as of Nov 25 12:22 PM

Tampa Bay Rays postseason hero Randy Arozarena was arrested in Mexico on suspicion of domestic violence, according to multiple reports. Read more »

MLB: Mets star Cano suspended 162 games for doping

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 19 10:58 AM

New York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano was banned 162 games after testing positive for the banned steroid Stanozolol in a second MLB doping violation. Read more »

Baseball: KBO League reduce capacity to 30% amid rising COVID-19 cases

Reuters
Posted at Nov 17 06:27 PM

The final round of South Korea's KBO League post-season will have crowds reduced to 30% capacity after the government imposed stricter social distancing rules on Tuesday in an effort to dampen a spike in new COVID-19 cases.   Read more »

MLB: Marlins boss Ng relishing pressure as first woman GM

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 17 09:49 AM

Trailblazing Miami Marlins general manager Kim Ng hopes her appointment can be an inspiration to women everywhere.   Read more »

Marlins name Kim Ng as MLB's first female general manager

Reuters
Posted at Nov 15 09:19 AM

The Miami Marlins have named Kim Ng as general manager, making her the first woman to hold such a position in Major League Baseball. Read more »

MLB: Mariners' Lewis, Brewers' Williams win Rookie of Year honors

Field Level Media/Reuters
Posted at Nov 10 09:14 AM

Seattle Mariners outfielder Kyle Lewis and Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Devin Williams were named as the Jackie Robinson Rookies of the Year. Read more »

MLB: Nationals invite Biden to throw out first pitch

Field Level Media/Reuters
Updated as of Nov 09 11:28 AM

The Washington Nationals invited President-elect Joe Biden to throw out the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day of the 2021 season. Read more »

Dodgers' Mookie Betts eyes rare double in MLB MVP awards

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 03 09:46 AM

Mookie Betts could become only the second player in history to win Most Valuable Player in both of Major League Baseball's top leagues. Read more »

Japan tests virus measures at near-full baseball stadium

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Oct 31 01:08 AM

Fans flooded into a baseball stadium in Japan that will host Olympic events next year as officials tested virus-prevention measures Friday with their eyes on the delayed Games. Read more »

MLB: Rays left to wonder what might have been after World Series loss

Reuters
Posted at Oct 29 03:23 PM

The Tampa Bay Rays on Wednesday began the first day of an offseason sure to be haunted by thoughts of what might have been. Read more »

MLB says Dodgers star Turner ignored safety protocols

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 29 09:50 AM

MLB on Wednesday accused Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner of "emphatically" ignoring safety protocols by celebrating his team's World Series victory despite testing positive for Covid-19. Read more »

MLB: Dodgers shortstop Seager named World Series MVP

Reuters
Posted at Oct 28 01:07 PM

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager was named the Most Valuable Player of the World Series. Read more »

MLB: Dodgers beat Rays to snap 32-year World Series drought

Reuters
Updated as of Oct 28 12:24 PM

(UPDATED) The Los Angeles Dodgers won Major League Baseball's World Series for the first time since 1988, with a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays. Read more »

MLB: Kershaw, Dodgers closing in on World Series success

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 27 09:13 AM

Clayton Kershaw, the three-time Cy Young Award-winner whose postseason performance has never quite lived up to his Hall of Fame resume, has put the Los Angeles Dodgers on the brink of World Series victory. Read more »