Owner of Mets and hedge fund leaves Twitter, citing threats
The owner of the New York Mets is dropping off Twitter after his family got threats apparently related to his hedge fund's activity.
Masahiro Tanaka to return to Japan after 7 seasons with Yankees
Masahiro Tanaka is leaving the New York Yankees after signing a two-year contract with the Rakuten Eagles in Japan.
No new members inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame, a first in 8 years
The baseball Hall of Fame won’t have any new players in the class of 2021 after voters decided no one had the merits — on-the-field or off — for enshrinement in Cooperstown on this year's ballot.
Aaron’s death prompts call to change name: Braves to Hammers
As his adopted hometown mourned Hank Aaron’s death, some fans called on the Atlanta Braves to change their name to the Hammers in his honor.
Atlanta Braves legend Henry 'Hank' Aaron dead at 86
Atlanta Braves legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron has died at the age of 86
MLB hall-of-fame pitcher Don Sutton dies at 75
Sutton played 23 seasons in MLB, 16 with the Dodgers, before embarking on a second career calling Atlanta Braves games for three decades.
Mets fire GM Porter after reports he sent graphic texts, photos to female reporter
Mets general manager Jared Porter reportedly sent graphic, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016.
A man of letters: Yogi Berra to be featured on new stamp
New York Yankees Hall of Famer Yogi Berra will be featured on a new stamp this year.
Mickey Mantle baseball card sells for record $5.2 million
An entrepreneur bought a 1952 Mickey Mantle baseball card for millions.
New Yorkers over 65 now eligible for COVID vaccination, Cuomo announces
New York again expanded the COVID-19 vaccine eligibility requirements to include anyone over the age of 65, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.
Hall of Fame Dodgers legend Tommy Lasorda dies at 93
The world of baseball is mourning following the tragic loss of Hall of Fame Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda who died late Thursday night. He was 93.
Mets get Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco in trade
The Cleveland Indians traded four-time All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor and pitcher Carlos Carrasco to the New York Mets on Thursday.
Former Dodgers pitcher Tommy John hospitalized with COVID-19: report
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John is receiving oxygen at a hospital near his Indio home after being diagnosed with the coronavirus in December, it was reported Wednesday.
Phil Niekro, Hall of Fame knuckleball pitcher, dead at 81
Legendary knuckleball pitcher Phil Niekro died Sunday, the Baseball Hall of Fame announced. He was 81.
MLB: Negro Leagues were a major league
The Negro Leagues are now considered a major league and its statistics and records will be included in MLB's history.
Trump weighs in on report Cleveland Indians to change nickname: 'Cancel culture at work!'
Trump’s tweet came hours after The New York Times reported the Indians’ name change was expected to come within the next week.
Report: Cleveland Indians changing team's name after 105 years
The New York Times is reporting that Cleveland's baseball team is moving away from a name that has been considered racist for decades.
Mets 2B Canó suspended 162 games by MLB after drug test
New York Mets second baseman Robinson Canó has been suspended for 162 games by Major League Baseball after his positive test for a performance-enhancing drug.
Kim Ng: Miami Marlins name first female general manager in MLB history
The Miami Marlins have hired Kim Ng as the team’s general manager, making her the first female GM in the history of MLB and the first Asian-American GM.
Yankees cut ties with Staten Island; future of ballpark unclear
The Staten Island club said it found out via social media about the big league club's decision to sever ties.