Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves has been named the National League Cy Young Award winner. … [Read more...] about Alert: Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves has been named the National League Cy Young Award winner
Shohei Ohtani likely to win his third MVP award and Aaron Judge his second
Shohei Ohtani is expected to win his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge is likely to earn his second AL honor when the Baseball Writers’ Association announces its balloting. Ohtani was unanimously voted the AL MVP in 2021 and 2023 as a two-way star for the Los Angeles Angels. He signed a record $700 million, 10-year contract with … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani likely to win his third MVP award and Aaron Judge his second
Manfred says Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out Rays’ ballpark situation
Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out the Rays’ ballpark situation following Hurricane Milton, and baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said there has been no thought to allowing the team to explore a relocation. Tampa Bay announced a stadium plan in September 2023 but following Hurricane Milton, which damaged Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg on Oct. 9, the … [Read more...] about Manfred says Tampa area politicians will be given time to sort out Rays’ ballpark situation
Fans can step up to the plate for Red Sox CEO’s memorabilia at auction
A Boston auctioneer is taking bidders out to the ballpark with an auction of a team executive’s Red Sox memorabilia — including four World Series trophies. Items belonging to former Red Sox President and CEO Larry Lucchino will be auctioned starting Saturday with proceeds going to his family foundation, which funds charities throughout New England. Items include Lucchino’s … [Read more...] about Fans can step up to the plate for Red Sox CEO’s memorabilia at auction
MLB will test robot umpires at 13 spring training ballparks hosting 19 teams
Major League Baseball will test robot umpires as part of a challenge system during spring training at 13 ballparks hosting 19 teams, which could lead to regular-season use in 2026. MLB has been experimenting with the automated ball-strike system in the minor leagues since 2019 but is still working on the shape of the strike zone. An agreement for big league use would have to be … [Read more...] about MLB will test robot umpires at 13 spring training ballparks hosting 19 teams