Study: Climate change causing spike in MLB home runs

A new study finds that climate change is making major league sluggers into even hotter hitters, sending an extra 50 or so home runs a year over the fences.

New MLB rules pick up game pace, giving fans more action in less time

The nation’s favorite pastime is taking a little less time now that the new Major League Baseball (MLB) rules are in place. 

Anthony Rendon suspended 5 games for altercation with fan

LA Angels infielder Anthony Rendon faces a 5-game suspension for grabbing a fan by the t-shirt and then taking a swipe at him after the team's Opening Day loss against Oakland Athletics.

Budweiser to release new limited-edition Cubs cans

The unique cans are being released for 14 Major League Baseball teams across the league.

YES Network streaming service will let cord-cutters watch Yankees games

The YES Network's new, direct-to-consumer streaming service aims to give non-cable customers the ability to watch New York Yankees games for a monthly or annual fee.

YES Network’s launch of direct-to-consumer subscriptions expected by opening day

With the New York Yankees’ opening day just days away,  time is ticking for them to finalize details with the Yankees Entertainment and Sports (YES) Network. 

MLB legend Ken Griffey Jr among highest-paid Reds players in 2023

Ken Griffey Jr. has not appeared in a Major League Baseball game since the 2010 season with the Seattle Mariners but he’s still due a paycheck with the Cincinnati Reds this season.

Mets mark March 25th, 'Amazin’ Day'

Mets celebrate Amazin' Day with fans, hosting a series of events throughout the city.

MLB umpires will have a new view for replays this season – on Zoom

Major League Baseball struck a deal with Zoom Video Communications Inc. allowing on-field umpires to watch the replay operations center evaluating contested calls.

Jose Altuve hit-by-pitch in World Baseball Classic, leaves game with thumb fracture

Jose Altuve left Venezuela’s 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States on Saturday night with a fractured right thumb after getting hit by a pitch in another injury setback at the World Baseball Classic.

Mets' Díaz expected to miss season with torn patellar tendon

New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz has a torn patellar tendon and is expected to miss the entire season after hurting his right knee while celebrating a victory in the World Baseball Classic.

Joe Pepitone, flamboyant Yankees All-Star, dead at 82

Joe Pepitone, an All-Star and Gold Glove first baseman on the 1960s New York Yankees who gained renown for his flamboyant personality, hairpieces and penchant for nightlife, has died at age 82.

Boston Red Sox Justin Turner 'feeling very fortunate' after wild pitch hits him in face

Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner needed 16 stitches after he was hit in the face by a pitch during Monday’s spring training game against the Detroit Tigers.

New MLB pitch clock appears to work, shaves 20 minutes from early games

Major League Baseball approved its first pitch clock this season, and every day is a new experience for the players as they try to get used to them this spring.

MLB's bigger bases could lead to more steals, fewer injuries, experts say

Major League Baseball is introducing bigger bases this season as part of a flurry of changes designed to put more action and athleticism back in the game.

Mets head into spring training knowing expectations are high

New York won 101 games last year, second-most in franchise history but was unable to hold off Atlanta in the NL East after sitting atop the division for all but six days. The Mets were eliminated by San Diego in a three-game Wild Card Series

Derek Jeter joins FOX Sports MLB broadcast team for 2023 season

The New York Yankees great and Hall of Famer joins former teammate Alex Rodriguez, fellow Hall of Famer David Ortiz, and host Kevin Burkhardt as part of the studio team.