A.J. Pierzynski presents Pope Leo with last-out ball from Game 1 of the 2005 World Series
When the man once voted the most hated player in baseball met the head of the Catholic Church,…
DOJ launches investigation into MLB’s handling of Giants’ Pride Night hat protest
The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an investigation into whether Major League Baseball discriminated against three San…
MLB proposes international draft, dramatic overhaul of amateur draft setup
Major League Baseball on Thursday proposed massive changes to the way baseball players become professionals, including hundreds of…
As a ballpark rises in Las Vegas, owner John Fisher is pitching his A’s — and himself
LAS VEGAS — In modern-day baseball, no owner has been scorned like John Fisher. Now, he seeks believers.…
MLB labor talks raise possibility of ending reviled out-of-market broadcast blackouts
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball’s first labor proposal contains an offer from the owners that could, over…
Commissioner Rob Manfred, who once touted MLB’s parity, says luxury-tax system has failed
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball is building its public arguments for a salary cap around parity, and in…
The what-if mailbag: Paul Skenes as a Yankee? MLB owners actually opening their books?
We had an idea for this week’s mailbag, but some of the questions took our theme and in…
Sacramento group launches bid for Major League Baseball’s expansion efforts
When the itinerant Athletics chose the Sacramento area as their temporary home, local officials hoped the team’s stay…
Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez to call June 6 Yankees-Red Sox game for Fox
Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez and play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt will call the New York Yankees-Boston Red…
The colorful impact of Spike Lee’s red Yankees hat request 30 years ago
NEW YORK — Thirty years ago director Spike Lee, one of the most recognizable New York sports fans…
Ted Turner, media mogul and former Atlanta Braves owner, dies at 87
Ted Turner, the media mogul who owned the Atlanta Braves for decades and used his cable empire to…
Beer sabres, skates and tusks: NHL, NBA teams surpassing MLB in souvenir cup innovations
Creative concession souvenirs have long been dominated by baseball. From ice cream in a mini-helmet to popcorn buckets…