MLB threatens pitchers with 10-game bans for doctoring balls
The commissioner's office said major and minor league umpires will start regular checks of all pitchers, even if opposing managers don't request inspections.
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New Chicago Cubs announcer makes history
A new voice is filling Wrigley Field, home to the Chicago Cubs. The team's new public address announcer is 21-year-old Jeremiah Paprocki. He's making history as the first Black and youngest PA announcer. CBS News correspondent Adriana Diaz speaks with him about how he landed his dream job thanks to his mother's love of the game.
Student becomes Cubs’ first Black PA announcer
At 21-years-old, it’s not just Jeremiah Paprocki’s young age that makes him stand out as the Chicago Cubs' public address announcer. Paprocki is also making history as the team’s first ever Black public address announcer. Adriana Diaz has more.
Sports stadiums asking fans for their "vaccine passports"
Growing number of MLB and NBA teams are asking fans for proof of their COVID-19 vaccination to gain entry.
Free sports tickets — and a beer — from Bud Light
The brew brand hopes to coax more Americans to gather outside at venues where its product is often consumed.
Sportswriter on Jackie Robinson's legacy
Players across Major League Baseball are honoring the contributions of the legendary Jackie Robinson on the anniversary of the day he broke the color barrier. Bill Rhoden of The Undefeated spoke with CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the state of baseball and Black America and why Robinson would've applauded the league's decision to move the All-Star Game from Georgia.
What Georgia's new voting law really does
Georgia's new voting law has sparked a national debate over whether it will actually ensure greater election integrity or suppress the vote. CBSN Washington reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with the facts on what the changes really mean for voters.
MLB All-Star game moving to Denver
Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Denver Mayor Michael Hancock confirmed Tuesday that the Major League Baseball All-Star Game will be moving to Denver after the MLB moved the game out of Georgia to protest its new voting law. Watch their press conference.
MLB All-Star Game in Colorado?
ESPN and the Associated Press are quoting sources as saying Colorado will host MLB's All-Star Game, which cancelled plans to play in Georgia after that state passed new voting laws the league deemed restrictive. Ed O'Keefe reports.
Texas governor won't throw first ptich
Texas Governor Greg Abbott said Monday that he would not be throwing the first pitch at the Rangers' game. He said he is protesting MLB's decision to move the All-Star Game out of Atlanta due to Georgia's controversial voting rights law. Katie Johnston of CBSN Dallas-Fort Worth reports.
Texas governor protests MLB moving All-Star Game out of Atlanta
Governor Greg Abbott said Monday that he will not throw out the ceremonial first pitch at the Rangers' home opener.
Atlanta mayor on MLB relocating All-Star game
Major League Baseball is relocating its All-Star Game from Georgia, in response to a controversial new law that opponents say will make it harder for Georgians to vote. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the impact on her city, plus her response to Governor Brian Kemp doubling down on the law, and the calls to boycott, from both sides.
Corporate giants condemn Georgia voting law
Major corporations are speaking out against Georgia's new voting law, including Coca-Cola and Delta Airlines, both of which are headquartered in Atlanta. Major League Baseball announced it will relocate this season's All-Star game out of the Peach State. Christina Ruffini reports.
Mets-Nationals series postponed over COVID-19 outbreak
Three Nationals players tested positive for COVID-19 in total, with one more player likely, the team's general manager Mike Rizzo said.
Biden holds first Cabinet meeting
President Biden held his first official Cabinet meeting Thursday, with a specific focus on his newly-released infrastructure plan. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Mets-Nationals opening day game postponed over contact tracing
The league said the game will not be made up Friday "out of an abundance of caution."
Major League Baseball opens 2021 season
Major League Baseball is opening its 2021 season today. Many teams are allowing a limited number of fans into the stadium for the first time since the pandemic began. CBS Sports' Matt Snyder joins CBSN for a closer look at the season ahead.
Biden "strongly" backs moving MLB All-Star game out of Atlanta
President says it would be the right move in response to harsh new voting curbs in Georgia.
Should MLB move All-Star Game to protest Georgia's new voting law?
There's still time to relocate the 2021 MLB All-Star Game from Atlanta, but experts said doing so will be difficult.
Gambler pleads guilty to threatening MLB players
Benjamin Patz made numerous violent threats against athletes and their family members, according to a criminal complaint.
Texas Rangers allowing 100% capacity at stadium for opening day
After opening day, the Rangers will switch to a system where certain sections will allow for "distanced seating."
Pedro Gomez, ESPN baseball correspondent, dies at 58
Covered more than 25 World Series, but was best known for his coverage of Barry Bonds' pursuit of the home-run record during the steroid controversy.
Ex-MLB player charged with reckless driving
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Scott Erickson has been charged with reckless driving in connection to a hit-and-run in Southern California that killed two boys last year. The Los Angeles District Attorney's office said Erickson, 52, was charged with one count of reckless driving.
Ex-MLB star charged in connection with fatal hit-and-run
Investigators said Erickson was racing with Rebecca Grossman, moments before she struck and killed two young brothers.
Remembering Hank Aaron's legacy
Baseball fans are mourning the loss of Henry "Hank" Aaron, a Hall of Famer who used his fame and stature to fight for racial justice. CBS News political contributor and Democratic strategist Antjuan Seawright joins CBSN to talk about how Aaron inspired many athletes to take active roles in their own communities.
DOJ calls Alaska Senate allegations "troubling," asks to segregate ballots
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