Astros fire executive for "inappropriate" comments to reporters

The Astros fired assistant General Manager Brandon Taubman after an investigation into his expletive-filled celebration of a controversial player

• Oct 24, 2019

MLB umpire threatens "Cival War" if Trump is impeached

"I will be buying an AR-15 tomorrow, because if you impeach MY PRESIDENT this way, YOU WILL HAVE ANOTHER CIVAL WAR!!!" he tweeted

• Oct 24, 2019

Astros defeat Yankees to advance to World Series

The Houston Astros defeated the New York Yankees 6-4 on Saturday, advancing to the World Series for the second time in three years.

• Oct 20, 2019

White Sox announcer Jason Benetti on living his dream

Preview: In an interview for "CBS Sunday Morning," Chicago White Sox baseball announcer Jason Benetti describes his job as "part therapist and part guide and part entertainer"

• Oct 10, 2019

MLB commissioner says Oakland may lose A's franchise over stadium

Commissioner Manfred reportedly mentioned San Jose and Las Vegas as cities where the A's may end up

• Oct 8, 2019

Yankees pitcher placed on leave amid domestic violence probe

MLB said administrative leave "may last up to seven days, barring an extension"

• Sep 19, 2019

Wearing 9/11-inspired cleats, Mets get emotional win

In a striking coincidence, the Mets also finished the victory with 9 runs on 11 hits

• Sep 12, 2019

MLB and union to discuss opioid testing after Tyler Skaggs death

The league and players' association will discuss the possibility of more widespread testing for opioids following the death of Skaggs

• Sep 7, 2019

MLB player becomes American citizen years after escaping Cuba

Because of America's relationship with Cuba, Puig had to be smuggled into the country through Mexico

• Aug 14, 2019

Yankees vs. White Sox at "Field of Dreams" in 2020

More than 30 years after "Field of Dreams" movie premiered, baseball fans will have the chance to watch another game on the field next year

• Aug 8, 2019

Zion Williamson inks deal with Nike's Jordan brand

"I feel incredibly blessed to be a part of the Jordan Brand family," Williamson said in a statement

• Jul 23, 2019

Baseball Hall of Fame honors Mariano Rivera, other inductees

Rivera was the first player unanimously voted into the Hall by the Baseball Writers' Association of America

• Jul 21, 2019

Red Sox fans give extra ticket to homeless man at Fenway Park

John, a Red Sox fan, had a blast watching the game and singing along to "Sweet Caroline" with the group of 20-year-olds

• Jul 19, 2019

Los Angeles Angels throw no-hitter while honoring Tyler Skaggs

Before the game's dramatic final out on Friday, and accomplishment of completing a no-hitter, the park was already charged with emotion

• Jul 13, 2019

11-year-old wins trip to the All-Star Game with powerful essay

Asma Kaukab shared what it was like to be teased because of her Muslim faith

• Jul 9, 2019

Mets rookie Pete Alonso wins MLB All-Star Home Run Derby

Alonso is the second rookie to win, following New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge in 2017

• Jul 8, 2019

Tyler Skaggs, Los Angeles Angels pitcher, dead at 27

Skaggs was in Texas for a game when he was found unresponsive in his hotel room, police said

• Jul 2, 2019

Yankees' Aaron Hicks hits MLB's first home run in Europe

The shot came during a 27-minute top of the first inning Saturday when the New York Yankees batted around against the Boston Red Sox

• Jun 29, 2019

Dodgers to extend netting after fan hit by foul ball

Sunday's incident comes weeks after a 4-year-old girl was struck at a ballgame Houston

• Jun 24, 2019

Babe Ruth jersey sells for $5.64 million at auction

The item was among a trove of possessions put up for auction by Ruth's family

• Jun 16, 2019

David Ortiz has more surgery in Boston after shooting

Ortiz, 43, is expected to stay in intensive care for at least 48 hours

• Jun 11, 2019

Swarm of bees delays MLB game in San Diego

This isn't the first time Petco Park has experienced what the Padres jokingly referred to​ as a "bee delay"

• Jun 2, 2019

White Sox employee's ceremonial opening pitch goes horribly foul

Mary Ruich had a once in a lifetime chance Tuesday night and she made the most — or worst — of it

• May 29, 2019

Bill Buckner, iconic Boston Red Sox first baseman, has died at 69

Buckner played 21 MLB seasons but is mostly remembered for his infamous error in the 1986 World Series

• May 27, 2019

Trump hosts Boston Red Sox as black and Latino players skip

The team's manager and most of its Latino and African American players skipped the ceremony over disagreements with the president's policies

• May 9, 2019

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