Practice for the congressional baseball game

Republicans and Democrats geared up on Wednesday for the annual congressional baseball game. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett caught up with some of the players during practice.

• Jun 11
• 02:49

Steve Scalise recalls 2017 baseball shooting

Nearly eight years ago, Louisiana Republican Steve Scalise, now the House majority leader, was at a practice for the congressional baseball game when a rifle-wielding left-wing extremist shot him. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett stopped by the field Wednesday morning to chat with Scalise about his survival story and the latest political headlines.

• Jun 11
• 08:13

Nationals' fans celebrate their win in D.C.

Thousands turned out to cheer the Washington Nationals in D.C on Saturday after their first-ever World Series win. The Nationals have also accepted an invitation to visit the White House on Monday.

• Nov 2, 2019
• 00:27

Ryan discusses Scalise's return to Capitol

House Speaker Paul Ryan tells Face the Nation how he reacted to Rep. Steve Scalise's return to Capitol Hill. Scalise was gravely injured in a shooting in June.

• Sep 29, 2017
• 01:29

Gerardo Parra on Nationals' "Baby Shark"

The Washington Nationals made history when they won their first World Series last week. Outfielder Gerardo Parra helped turn things around for the Nationals when he joined the team in May. But he may be remembered more for giving the team a new anthem, "Baby Shark." Parra joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss how it became his walk-up song and whether he wants to stay with the Nationals.

• Nov 6, 2019
• 05:22

Sportsmanlike conduct in Congress

When a shocking act of political violence occurred last week, Congress threw a curveball to those expecting politicians to pile on to the mudslinging. As Steve Hartman suggests, a baseball game between Republicans and Democrats demonstrated how lessons learned in Little League - about sportsmanship and respect - just might have a role in the way Congress goes about its work in the "big leagues" of power.

• Jun 18, 2017
• 02:29

Calendar: Week of July 10

From the Juno spacecraft flyby of Jupiter's Great Red Spot to an honor for Disney villains, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports.

• Jul 9, 2017
• 01:21

Calendar: Week of March 26

From the American Diabetes Association's Alert Day to the opening day of baseball season, "Sunday Morning" takes a look at some notable events of the week ahead. Jane Pauley reports.

• Mar 25, 2018
• 00:59

Women's pro softball league premieres in U.S.

The inaugural season of a new women's professional softball league in the U.S. begins this weekend. Four teams will participate in the Athletes Unlimited Softball League's opening day on Saturday. Sports Illustrated staff writer Emma Baccellieri joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the AUSL and its new partnership with Major League Baseball.

• Jun 6
• 04:09

New York Yankee

For George Steinbrenner, "owning the New York Yankees is like owning the Mona Lisa -- that's something you never sell." The notoriously blunt Steinbrenner sits down with correspondent Harry Reasoner and talks payroll, publicity, and the business of baseball. And, boy, can he talk!

• May 3, 1981
• 13:49

Theo and Joe

When the Chicago Cubs won the World Series last year, they ended the longest championship drought in professional sports. How'd they do it?

• May 7, 2017
• 13:16

Baseball bats: An Andy Rooney classic

In 1981, Andy Rooney visited the Louisville Slugger factory to see how baseball bats are made

• Mar 27, 2019
• 02:07

4/13/2025: Zelenskyy; Greenland; Banana Ball

First, Volodymyr Zelenskyy: The 2025 60 Minutes Interview. Then, a report from Greenland: where residents say they're not for sale, but they are open for business. And, a look inside the world of Banana Ball.

• Apr 13
• 43:10

Inside the world of Banana Ball

Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole dreamed of making baseball livelier and more fun. Now the team is taking its dances, acrobatics, and trick plays to sold-out stadiums across the U.S.

• Apr 13
• 13:32

The Savannah Bananas & Banana Ball | Sunday on 60 Minutes

Something unusual is going on in Major League Baseball stadiums, and it isn’t baseball as you know it. This Sunday, Lesley Stahl reports from Savannah, Georgia on the dancing, backflipping, lip-syncing almost-baseball team: the Savannah Bananas.

• Apr 10
• 00:28

Some MLB players removed from ineligible list

Pete Rose and "Shoeless" Joe Jackson were removed from Major League Baseball's permanently ineligible list on Tuesday. The move makes the players eligible for the Hall of Fame.

• May 13
• 00:29

Here's a look at food served inside MLB stadiums — including a 26-inch burrito

Fans spend an average of about $75 on food and drinks at a Major League Baseball game with specialty food a staple at the ballpark.

• May 8

Pirates fan who fell over wall at PNC Park identified as young man who "made a lasting impact on the South Allegheny community"

Kavan Markwood is the fan​ who fell from the 21-foot Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Wednesday.

• May 5

Pirates say 20-year-old fan who fell at PNC Park consumed 2 beers

The mother of Pirates fan Kavan Markwood said Saturday that her son was "awake, alert and able to speak."

• May 3

Pittsburgh police treating fan falling from stands as "accidental in nature"

Pittsburgh Public Safety issued an update on Thursday morning, saying the incident involving a fan falling from the stands is being treated as an accident.

• May 1

Fan critically injured after falling from stands at Pirates-Cubs game

A fan at the Pirates-Cubs game on Wednesday at PNC Park in Pittsburgh fell over the outfield wall and landed on the playing field.

• May 1

Baseball organist going strong at 89

At 89, Fred Costello is believed to be the longest-reigning sports organist in history. Dave Malkoff has more about the man who has been in the booth for the minor league baseball team, the Rochester Red Wings, since 1977.

• May 1
• 01:32

Eye on America: Honoring Willie Mays

In Alabama, we visit the ball field where the late Willie Mays made his professional debut, and look into today’s efforts to increase Black representation in baseball. Then in Illinois, we speak with basketball legend Dwyane Wade about his decision to become a part owner of the WNBA’s Chicago Sky. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.

• Sep 21, 2024
• 20:20

Eye on America: Mookie Betts and more

We hit a homerun with LA Dodgers' star Mookie Betts to see how he's giving back to those in need. We also see how teachers are being trained to administer Narcan amid the opioid crisis. Watch these stories and more on Eye on America with host Michelle Miller.

• Apr 10, 2023
• 21:26

What's cooking at the ballpark this season

Chefs Jason Eksterowicz and Vonnie Negron share the new bold and flavorful ballpark food lineup at Citi Field and Citizens Bank Park.

• Apr 15
• 03:28

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