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. 

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.

White Sox Manager Tony La Russa charged with 2nd DUI

Tony La Russa was charged in late October by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office after tests taken the night of his arrest showed his blood alcohol concentration was .095 — above the legal limit of .08.

Steve Cohen completes $2.4 billion purchase of Mets

Hedge fund manager Steve Cohen completed his $2.4 billion purchase of the New York Mets on Friday.

MLB completes investigation into Justin Turner's actions after World Series win

Major League Baseball on Friday announced that it has completed its investigation into the actions of Dodgers' third baseman Justin Turner following the team's victory in game six of the World Series, in which Turner "disregarded" COVID-19 protocols by celebrating with his team, despite finding out he had tested positive for the coronavirus.

MLB owners approve sale of Mets to Steve Cohen

Major League Baseball owners voted Friday to approve the sale of the New York Mets to billionaire hedge fund manager Steve Cohen.

MLB launches investigation after Justin Turner 'disregards' protocols following COVID-19 diagnosis

Los Angeles Dodgers star Justin Turner celebrated his World Series victory with his team Tuesday night, without a mask, despite learning before the eighth inning that he was COVID-19 positive.

Dodgers: No World Series celebrations in Los Angeles 'until it is safe' amid pandemic

The Dodgers announced that there will be no World Series championship celebration in Los Angeles, "until it is safe to do so," amid the coronavirus pandemic and following Justin Turner's COVID-19 diagnosis.