ADVERTISEMENT The Major League Baseball logo is seen on the sock of a Washington Nationals player in this file photo.(AP file photo/Patrick Simanski) NEW YORK — The U.S. Department of Justice has asked a federal appeals court to narrowly consider Major League Baseball’s antitrust exemption, a filing in a case involving four minor league teams … Read more
Of all Changes coming to Major League Baseball This season—the biggest rules, defensive alignment changes, and pitch timer—the thing that may have the most practical impact on the everyday fan is the simplest: The schedule is changing. For the first time, every team will play every other team at least once this season. ADVERTISEMENT As … Read more
Of all Changes coming to Major League Baseball This season—the biggest rules, defensive alignment changes, and pitch timer—the thing that may have the most practical impact on the everyday fan is the simplest: The schedule is changing. For the first time, every team will play every other team at least once this season. ADVERTISEMENT As … Read more
The best prospects in baseball have already given us a glimpse of what they can do in the major competitions. It was an exciting glimpse. ADVERTISEMENT They all had their big league starts late last season…and they all showed their classy talent when they did. So let’s take a look at each player. Here’s a … Read more
Brandon Goyer There was no lock on getting to the major leagues. As a fifth round draftee from the University of Virginia in 2007, he knew his only chance at moving up in the sport was to train harder, eat healthier and play smarter than those he was competing against. to play time. ADVERTISEMENT So … Read more
ADVERTISEMENT Portland has considered expansion or relocation of its major league baseball team dating back to … [+] early 2000s. But the costs and challenges with the regional sports networks may make expansion by MLB a back topic for years to come. Portland Diamond Project If 2001 to 2005 taught us anything about Major League … Read more
ADVERTISEMENT Jazz Chisholmpicture: AP To have a sports franchise adapted from your #1 Sports video game franchise is a one of a kind honor. You didn’t necessarily win any trophies, championships, or playoffs, but you played well enough for people to consider you the most marketable face they could put on the cover of their … Read more
ADVERTISEMENT News agency Longtime broadcaster Chip Caray is taking on the role of the television play-by-play voice of the St. Louis Cardinals, more than five decades after his grandfather and Hall of Fame announcer Harry Caray became a regular fixture in baseball with the same club. Bally Sports Midwest announced Caray’s hiring in a statement … Read more
ADVERTISEMENT News agency Longtime broadcaster Chip Caray is taking on the role of the television play-by-play voice of the St. Louis Cardinals, more than five decades after his grandfather and Hall of Fame announcer Harry Caray became a regular fixture in baseball with the same club. Bally Sports Midwest announced Caray’s hiring in a statement … Read more
You know what was fun at it Last year’s player of the year award? It won, for the first time, two players who would almost be in the Hall of Fame someday. Justin Verlander He won it in the American League (along with that little Cy Young thing), W.J Albert Pujols He won the National … Read more