Female umpire Jen Pawol gets MLB spring training assignment

Jen Pawol is on the verge of becoming Major League Baseball’s first female umpire after securing a spring training assignment.

Guardians' home opener on collision course with solar eclipse in Cleveland

By the time the first pitch is thrown at the Guardians' home opener on April 8, fans will have seen something more unusual than a no-hitter, more rare than a perfect game and astronomically more exciting than an unassisted triple play.

Bud Harrelson, scrappy Mets shortstop who once fought Pete Rose, dies at 79

Bud Harrelson, the scrappy and sure-handed shortstop who fought Pete Rose on the field during a playoff game and helped the New York Mets win an astonishing championship, died Wednesday night. He was 79.

Shohei Ohtani gifts Porsche to wife of Dodgers teammate Joe Kelly after he gives up jersey number

Shohei Ohtani gifted a brand new Porsche to the wife of Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Joe Kelly after she campaigned to get the free agent to sign with the Dodgers, offering her husband’s No. 17 jersey if he came to Los Angeles.

Where is Shohei Ohtani going? Conflicting reports, Toronto Blue Jays rumors send social media into frenzy

Where is Shohei Ohtani going? Conflicting reports – including rumors of Ohtani signing with the Blue Jays – have left social media users tracking flights from Orange County to Toronto.

$8B Citi Field casino project draws opposition from neighbors

Some residents living near the site of the proposed $8B casino project oppose it over concerns about crime and prostitution.

Shohei Ohtani named unanimous 2023 AL MVP

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani was named American League MVP for the second time in three seasons as an LA Angel.

A look at the history of MLB relocation over the past 70 years

The A's are now headed to their fourth city — from Philadelphia to Kansas City to Oakland to Las Vegas — the most in baseball's history.

Baltimore’s Gunnar Henderson and Arizona’s Corbin Carroll unanimous Rookie of the Year winners

Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson and Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll were unanimous selections for Rookies of the Year, with Henderson winning the American League honor and Carroll earning the National League award.

Carlos Mendoza gets three-year deal as Mets manager, to be introduced Tuesday

Carlos Mendoza was officially hired Monday as manager of the New York Mets with a three-year contract and the task of leading a turnaround from 2023’s huge failure.

Mets owner Steve Cohen unveils $8B Citi Field development plan

The plan would create a comprehensive entertainment complex known as Metropolitan Park, that would be headlined by s state-of-the-art casino.

New York Mets hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as manager: AP

The New York Mets are hiring Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza as their manager, according to a person familiar with the decision.

How to get a free taco from Taco Bell during 2023 World Series

Friday is Game 1 of the World Series, and fans could win a free Doritos Locos Taco. Here’s how the “Steal a Base, Steal a Taco" promo works.

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker announces retirement

Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker officially announces his retirement. He is ranked #7 all-time is wins as a manager.

Pham, Gurriel homer, Diamondbacks power past Phillies 5-1 to force NLCS Game 7

Tommy Pham and Lourdes Gurriel Jr. hit back-to-back homers and Merrill Kelly struck out eight to help the Arizona Diamondbacks force Game 7 of the NL Championship Series with a 5-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday night.

MLB playoffs 2023: All 8 teams prepare for Division Series openers Saturday

After all four Wild Card Series ended in two-game sweeps Wednesday, the eight remaining playoff teams are prepping for best-of-five Division Series that begin Saturday.

Billy Eppler resigns, under investigation by MLB, according to AP source

The person did not disclose the nature of the probe, but the New York Post was first to report Thursday that Eppler is being investigated by MLB for improper use of the injured list.