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.
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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.
World Series' rematch 43 years in the making
The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off in their 12th World Series for a rematch 43 years in the making. Dana Jacobson and Carter Evans teamed up to set the stage for this big city showdown.
How "Tommy John surgery" changed our national pastime
In 1974, a creative surgical procedure saved the career of L.A. Dodgers pitcher Tommy John after he tore his UCL. Today, an astonishing 35% of active MLB pitchers have had "Tommy John surgery." But more than half of the athletes getting the procedure are under 18.
White Sox set record for most losses in a season
The Chicago White Sox on Friday set a Major League Baseball record when they recorded their 121st loss of the season, the most in modern baseball history.
4 MLB wild card spots up for grabs
The Yankees, Guardians, Phillies and Dodgers punched their tickets to the post season in their respective leagues while two wild card spots remain up for grabs heading into the final weekend of the regular season. CBS Sports MLB writer Matt Snyder breaks it all down.
Dick Moss, lawyer behind free agency for baseball players, dies at 93
The Major League Baseball Players Association says Dick Moss, who revolutionized pay for professional athletes, has died at the age of 93 in California.
MLB teams come together in remembering Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
MLB teams were quick to honor the late Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau after they were struck and killed while riding bicycles in New Jersey.
Baseball fans watch history unfold
Baseball is known for its iconic moments - but fans didn't expect to see history made when a June game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the Boston Red Sox was postponed due to rain. Between the original game and its resumtion on Aug. 26, catcher Danny Jansen was traded from the Blue Jays to the Red Sox, making him the first MLB player to play for both teams in the same game.
Babe Ruth's legendary New York Yankees jersey sells for $24 million
Babe Ruth, known as "The Great Bambino," wore the jersey when he "called his shot" during Game 3 of the 1932 World Series.
How to watch the Little League World Series today
Find out how and when to watch the Little League World Series, including Sunday's championship game.
Child dies after bounce house goes airborne at Maryland baseball game
A wind gust sent the bounce house about 15 or 20 feet into the air before it landed on the playing field, officials said.
Celebrating America's timeless love for baseball
"CBS Mornings" co-hosts Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson explore the deep-rooted passion for baseball that has captured American hearts for generations.
Exploring baseball's mass appeal
"CBS Mornings" co-hosts Tony Dokoupil and Nate Burleson explore baseball's mass appeal that has captivated Americans for generations, sharing personal stories and experiences at Citi Field with the New York Mets coaches.
Texas migrants using baseball to create community
A community in Texas is bringing together migrants and America's pastime. Ken Molestina explains.
Orlando Cepeda, Hall of Fame Giants slugger, dies at 86
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman and Giants great nicknamed "Baby Bull," has died at 86.
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