Baseball
MLB adds fan engagement, youth development activities for London Series
Major League Baseball has developed a series of special events connected to its first-ever games in Europe
Chip Bowers out as Miami Marlins president of business operations
The Miami Marlins parted ways with president of business operations Chip Bowers after just 14 months.
National Baseball Hall of Fame names veteran exec Tim Mead as president
The National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., named veteran baseball executive Tim Mead as its new president to succeed the outgoing Jeff Idelson.
Oakland A’s stadium runs into potential roadblock from maritime industry
The proposed Oakland A's waterfront ballpark is facing opposition from the region's maritime industry
MLB confirms Philadelphia will host 2026 All-Star Game
Major League Baseball has confirmed that the 2026 All-Star Game will be held in Philadelphia to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
MLB signs up Perform as official data distributor
Digital sports media company Perform has agreed a deal with North America’s Major League Baseball to become an authorised data distributor to US sports betting operators.
Philadelphia poised to host 2026 MLB All-Star Game
Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park, home of the Philadelphia Phillies, is expected to be awarded the 2026 Major League Baseball All-Star Game to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
MLB and Atlantic League delay robot umpire experiment and rule change
Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) have announced they will delay the introduction of robotic umpiring and an experimental rule change in the independent…
US government rolls back MLB, Cuba deal
The US government has moved to end a deal between Major League Baseball and the Cuban Baseball Federation, stating that the agreement initially reached under the administration of former President Barack…
Sandal maker ISlide secures MLB licensing deal
Sandal manufacturer ISlide has entered into a three-year licensing agreement with Major League Baseball
SF Giants CEO Baer suspended without pay
San Francisco Giants chief executive Larry Baer has been suspended without pay until July 2 for a domestic incident involving his wife
Wilpon poised to increase majority stake in New York Mets – report
Fred Wilpon, the majority owner of the New York Mets, is reportedly poised to increase his stake in the MLB team, in a deal that values the franchise at roughly $1.5bn (€1.3bn).
New York Mets ‘extremely interested’ in participating in 2020 London series
The New York Mets have told Major League Baseball that they are interested in participating in the 2020 London series
Mets launch innovative standing room ticket package
The New York Mets are offering a unique ticket package via a smartphone app. For $39 (€34) per month, customers can download the "Amazin' Mets Pass" on Apple and Android smartphones.
Seattle Mariners to test cashless concessions stands at T-Mobile Park
The cashless trend at sports venues in the United States continues
MLB, MLBPA make landmark CBA move
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) have agreed to make an early start on devising a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in what is deemed an unprecedented…
Harper draws sell-out crowd for Phillies’ spring training debut
The Bryce Harper effect shows no sign of stopping for the Philadelphia Phillies
Oakland A’s announce children’s play area at Coliseum
MLB team the Oakland Athletics will aim to further attract families with young children to the Coliseum this season by unveiling an interactive space in the ballpark called the Stomping Ground.