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."
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Savannah Bananas, the viral sensation shaking up America's pastime
With elaborate dance routines, back flips, and a player on stilts, the Savannah Bananas bring fun and wackiness to baseball. And fans are loving it.
College teams with losing streaks face off
Lehman College and Yeshiva University both came to their game with long losing streaks. The matchup broke the streak for one team. Here's what happened - and how players kept the faith.
What to know about the Yankees' "torpedo" bats
The New York Yankees lived up to their nickname of "the Bronx Bombers" with a record-tying 15 home runs in their opening three games. Some in baseball are not giving all the credit to the team but instead to their so-called "torpedo" bats. Brendan Kuty, staff writer at The Athletic, joins CBS News to explain.
Former MLB player hopes to change the culture of youth sports
Former MLB player Travis Snider hopes to change the culture of youth sports through his Seattle-based company 3A Athletics.
Lessons from a former MLB player on youth sports
When Paul Deines and his son Tanner head to the baseball diamond, they're no longer playing just to win. But it wasn't always that way. Elizabeth Cook has their story.
Hope on the horizon for battered White Sox
The Chicago White Sox had the worst record in baseball last season, but they have reason for hope. The Sox trounced the Los Angeles Angels on opening day and are now in first place. Kris Van Cleave has more.
An ode to MLB opening day
Thursday marks opening day for Major League Baseball, an occasion CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett has celebrated every year since 1969. Garrett explains why he believes baseball will always be America's pastime.
Chicago White Sox embrace Opening Day
The Chicago White Sox are prepared for the 2025 Major League Baseball kick-off after a dismal 2024 season. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
MLB team gives inside look as season begins
Thursday is Opening Day of the MLB season, giving each team a fresh start, including the Chicago White Sox. The team lost more games last season than any other team since 1900. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave got an inside look ahead of the start of the season.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani talks return to Japan, impact on kids
L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke in a rare interview about playing in front of a home crowd in Japan and what he's focused on personally this upcoming season.
Inside custom baseball glove company Nokona
With spring training in full swing, baseball players are flashing leather all over the field. In recent decades, much sports equipment has been made overseas but one company refuses to export its process, making leather gloves 100% in the United States.
Yankees permits players to sport full beards
The New York Yankees have finally thrown in the razor and will allow players to have beards. John Dickerson takes a look back at the sport's history with facial hair.
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred on "The Takeout"
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred joined Major Garrett on "The Takeout." Manfred discussed the rule changes implemented for the 2023 season and how they've affected the length of games. Manfred also said making baseball international is a "crucial strategic objective," and he discussed the game's fan base.
Yankees' Juan Soto leaves team for Mets
Baseball fans are still processing the bombshell news that slugger Juan Soto is leaving the New York Yankees for their crosstown rival, the Mets. His new contract, reportedly for $765 million dollars over 15 years, is the biggest in any professional sport in the U.S.
L.A. celebrates after Dodgers win World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers are world champions after ending the World Series Wednesday night with a 7-6 win over the New York Yankees. CBS News Los Angeles reporter Amanda Starrantino has more.
Ohtani bringing Japanese World Series viewers
There will be a Game 5 between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers after the Yankees avoided a sweep with an 11-4 win in Game 4 Tuesday night. That means millions of viewers from Japan will have another chance to see Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani on baseball's biggest stage. Haryuo Miyamoto of the Tokyo Broadcasting System joined CBS News to discuss Ohtani's global star power.
A visit with "Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker
During six undistinguished seasons in the major leagues, Bob Uecker never played an inning for the Milwaukee Brewers. But during his more than half-century as the team's play-by-play announcer, he has become a mascot for the game.
"Mornings Memory": Zack Hample feature
In today's "Mornings Memory," we revisit Steve Hartman's 2006 profile on Zack Hample, who had collected nearly 3,000 baseballs. He's caught over 12,000 since then, including some historic hits.
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