Baseball
MLB to introduce sweeping set of rules changes in 2023
Introduction of pitch timer, ban on extreme defensive shifts quickly draw rebuke from MLBPA
WBSC to launch NFT digital trophies through Leverade deal
The World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) has teamed up with sports management and monetisation software company Leverade to award NFT digital trophies at the Baseball5 World Cup and WBSC Virtual…
MLB Players Association joins AFL-CIO
Union seeks to tap more into broader American labor movement
MLBPA gains majority support to represent MiLB players
Union seeks voluntary recognition from Major League Baseball
Braves poised to set new Truist Park attendance record
Defending MLB champions on pace to surpass 3 million in total attendance
MLB to play two-game series next year in Mexico City
League continues to add international games to its 2023 schedule
Adidas ends Tatis Jr.’s contract after PED suspension
Sports apparel and footwear brand Adidas has ended its partnership with Major League Baseball’s San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr.
Fanatics, Orioles strike 10-year omnichannel retail partnership
Global sports merchandise giants Fanatics and Major League Baseball's Baltimore Orioles have secured a 10-year end-to-end omnichannel retail partnership, expanding on a current e-commerce agreement.
MLBPA pursuing unionization of MiLB players
Union representing major leaguers looks to expand its membership and mission
Mantle baseball card sells for record $12.6m at auction
Sale is the most expensive sports collectible transaction ever
MLB, MLBPA to stage Korea Series in November
MLB players to participate in their first games in South Korea since 1922
MLB marks 20th anniversary of MLB.TV with focus on the future
As Major League Baseball's flagship, out-of-market streaming service, one of the longest running and most successful sports streaming products anywhere in the world, marks two decades of existence, the league is now exploring how to make it more accessible to fans. US Editor Eric Fisher reports.
Shinsegae to build domed baseball stadium in Incheon
South Korean retailer and KBO League team owner Shinsegae Group plans to build a 20,000-seater domed baseball stadium in the city of Incheon
MLB eyes business boosts with return of balanced schedule
Newly released slate for 2023 contains series of key changes
Savannah Bananas to leave CPL, play ‘Banana Ball’
The Savannah Bananas announced that they will no longer play in the Coastal Plain League, a collegiate amateur baseball league, instead transition to year-round “Banana Ball” beginning in 2023.
Angels owner Arte Moreno to explore selling team
Major League Baseball’s Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno announced that they have retained Galatioto Sports Partners as financial advisors to assess strategic options, including the possible sale o…
MLB revels in, recommits to Little League Classic event
League plans Nationals-Phillies matchup next year in Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Emerging baseball league strikes hosting rights deal with Dubai Sports City
The United International Baseball League (UIBL), the new baseball venture set to take place across the Middle East and South Asia, has announced a hosting rights agreement with Dubai Sports City