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MLB iPad Restrictions Remove AI and Custom Tabs From Dugouts
Major League Baseball implemented MLB iPad restrictions on Wednesday night to block artificial intelligence from influencing in-game coaching decisions.
Pirates-Guardians Postponed; Saturday Doubleheader Set for 1:10 and 7:10 P.M.
The Pirates-Guardians postponed matchup on Friday will now be played as a split doubleheader on Saturday starting at 1:10 p.m. ET.
Jeff Passan: MLB Labor Dispute Clouds Philadelphia All-Star Week
The prospect of a work stoppage regarding the MLB labor dispute overshadowed recent festivities held in Philadelphia.
Pirates Acquire Robert Hassell III from Nationals for Cash or PTBNL
The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired outfielder Robert Hassell III, who hit .215 with two home runs for Triple-A Rochester this year, from the Washington Nationals.
Phillies Reliever Brad Keller Sidelined by UCL Tear After 32 Appearances
Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Brad Keller is expected to miss the remainder of the season due to a torn right UCL.
Francisco Alvarez Homers Twice as Mets Defeat Phillies 4-1 in Hazy Philadelphia
Francisco Alvarez launched two home runs and Christian Scott pitched 5⅔ shutout innings as the Mets defeat Phillies 4-1 on Thursday night.
MLB Opening Day 2027 Set for March 24 with Netflix Broadcast Debut
Major League Baseball schedules its earliest start ever for March 24, 2027, featuring a single televised game on Netflix to launch the season.
Reds Secure Chase Burns With Seven-Year, $105 Million Extension
Right-hander Chase Burns has agreed to a $105 million extension with the Reds following an 11-1 start to the season.
MLB Playoff Odds: Dodgers 100% to Reach Postseason as Rays Pace AL with 56 Wins
The Los Angeles Dodgers hold a 100.0% probability of reaching the postseason with a projected 102-60 final record while the Tampa Bay Rays lead the American League with 56 wins.
2026 MLB Draft: White Sox Weigh Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson
Hours before the 2026 MLB Draft, the Chicago White Sox front office engaged in an unfiltered debate regarding prospects Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson.
Brewers Finalizing Lance McCullers Jr. Trade for Long-Tenured Astros Right-Hander
The Milwaukee Brewers are finalizing a trade for 32-year-old right-hander Lance McCullers Jr., who currently holds a 2-3 record and 6.51 ERA this season.
Dylan Cease Leads American League to 4-0 All-Star Game Shutout in Philadelphia
The American League secured a 4-0 victory over the National League, recording the 10th All-Star Game shutout in history behind 15 total strikeouts.
Roch Cholowsky Signs Record $10.35M Bonus as White Sox No. 1 Draft Pick
Shortstop Roch Cholowsky secured a record-breaking $10.35 million signing bonus after being selected first overall by the Chicago White Sox.
Shohei Ohtani to Join Dodgers Lineup for Series Against Yankees in the Bronx
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed Shohei Ohtani will be in the lineup for the upcoming three-game series at Yankee Stadium.
Junior Caminero Exits All-Star Game After 97.6 MPH Riley O’Brien Sinker
Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero left Tuesday's All-Star Game in Philadelphia during the third inning following a hit-by-pitch on his left hand.
2026 MLB All-Star Game: Trout Returns to Philly as NL Eyes Repeat Victory
The 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park features Mike Trout's first appearance since 2019 and a National League squad favored to win.
2026 MLB All-Star Game: Misiorowski Hits 105.5 MPH as Schlittler Leads AL with 2.05 ERA
Milwaukee Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski enters the 2026 MLB All-Star Game with a 1.62 ERA and a record-breaking 105.5 mph fastball.
Jordan Walker Wins HR Derby: Six Final Homers Topple Kyle Schwarber
Jordan Walker became the first Cardinal to win the Home Run Derby after hitting homers on his final six swings to defeat Kyle Schwarber.
Shohei Ohtani Rookie Card Sets $3.365 Million Private Sale Record
A unique 1-of-1 Shohei Ohtani rookie card has officially sold for a record-breaking $3.365 million in a private transaction.
MLBPA Head Bruce Meyer Labels MLB Salary Cap Ad Campaign 'Perverse'
MLBPA head Bruce Meyer has condemned the league's 'Level the Field' ad campaign regarding an MLB salary cap as perverse.
Jordan Walker Victory: Cardinals Outfielder Hits 31 Homers to Win $1 Million
St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker secured a $1 million prize after hitting 31 total home runs during the Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.
MLB in LA28 Participation Stalls Amid MLBPA Disagreements
While support grows for MLB in LA28, sources indicate that disagreements with the MLBPA currently complicate Olympic participation plans.
2026 MLB Draft Recap: Kiley McDaniel Evaluates 20 Rounds for 30 Teams
Kiley McDaniel examines the 2026 MLB draft, providing a comprehensive analysis of the best picks across all 20 rounds for every organization.
Mets Fire Carlos Mendoza Following Historically Poor 34-47 Start
The New York Mets dismissed manager Carlos Mendoza on Friday after the club slumped to a 34-47 record during a historically poor opening stretch.