Baseball

'It's Just a Giant Bummer.' Some Dodgers Fans Let Down by Justin Turner's COVID-19 Selfishness

Wanting to celebrate with teammates is understandable. But during a pandemic, we all have to sacrifice.

By Sean Gregory October 29, 2020

The Miami Marlins' Disastrous COVID-19 Outbreak Proves That Bubbles Matter

'It's really alarming, off-the-charts worse than I ever expected'

By Sean Gregory July 28, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci Baseball Card Sells Out, Setting Records

A limited-edition card featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci throwing the MLB's opening pitch has sold out at more than 51,000

By Jasmine Aguilera July 28, 2020

How Baseball Misread the Pandemic Moment

A spat between billionaires and millionaires comes at an almost comically inappropriate moment

By Sean Gregory June 22, 2020

Baseball Is Taking a Swing at a Comeback. That Won't Be Easy

Major League Baseball is working on a plan to play ball. But testing challenges and other hurdles remain

By Sean Gregory May 13, 2020

Youth Baseball Teams Playing This Weekend, Despite Warnings

Players can't share equipment, balls will be sanitized every half-inning, and fist bumps will be banned

By Sean Gregory May 8, 2020

Missing Baseball? Here's How to Watch Taiwanese Games Live

Coronavirus has delayed Opening Day baseball, but one league is still playing: Taiwan's Chinese Professional Baseball League. Here's how to watch games live in English for free

By Michael Zennie April 16, 2020

The Houston Astros Just Spoiled Spring Training

On the Astros' opening day of springing training, the team delivered an empty apology

By Sean Gregory February 13, 2020

This Week's Baseball Insanity Is the Perfect Scandal for Our Age

And baseball is suddenly more riveting than it's been in years

By Sean Gregory January 17, 2020

My Top Sports Moment of the Decade: The Chicago Cubs Win the World Series

The Cubs' victory ended a 108-year streak without a championship

By Sean Gregory December 31, 2019

Nats Head to White House Without Key Player

"I just can't do it," says reliever Sean Doolittle

By Billy Perrigo November 4, 2019

This Year's World Series Has All the Makings of a Classic. Here's What to Know

The Houston Astros and Washington Nationals get underway Tuesday night

By Sean Gregory October 22, 2019

ESPN'S Jessica Mendoza on Breaking Barriers and How to Change Baseball's Rules

Jessica Mendoza, the glass-shattering baseball broadcaster who is the first woman, in any major American men's team sport, to serve as top color commentator for a national network, never envisioned this: walking through Fenway Park,...

By Sean Gregory October 3, 2019

How an Immigrant's Son Became a New Los Angeles Dodgers Owner

Dad arrived in Los Angeles in October 1963 with four dollars in his pocket

By Alan Smolinisky October 3, 2019

Jessica Mendoza Breaks Barriers, Juggles Jobs and Wants Baseball to Change Its Ways

She also won gold at the 2004 -Athens Olympics

By Sean Gregory October 1, 2019

'My Heart Was Turned to Ash.' Baseball Player Speaks Out After Murders of Wife, Son and Mother-in-Law

Baseball player Blake Bivens has spoken out after his wife, son and mother-in-law were found killed at a home in Virginia. Bivens's wife, Emily Bernard Bivens, 25; son, Cullen Bivens, 14 months; and mother-in-law Joan...

By Mahita Gajanan August 30, 2019

6-Year-Old Coach Throws a Perfectly Legitimate Tantrum About Being Rejected From the Game

This baseball team's star is better than any player

By Rachel E. Greenspan July 18, 2019

Los Angeles Angles Pitcher Tyler Skaggs Found Dead

Police said no foul play is suspected and an investigation is ongoing

By Jasmine Aguilera July 1, 2019

Batter Weeps After Hard Foul Ball Hits Child at Cubs-Astros Game

The ball was hit by Albert Almora Jr.

By Jamie Ducharme May 30, 2019

Bill Buckner Forgave Boston — and That's What Matters

No athlete deserved the ridicule that came his way less than Buckner, who died Monday

By Sean Gregory May 27, 2019

Ex-Red Sox Player Bill Buckner Dies at 69

Bobby Valentine said his friend and former teammate 'deserved better'

By Mahita Gajanan May 27, 2019

Are Baseball Umpires Wrong As Often As Fans Think They Are? Yes, One Study Says

And older, more experienced umpires make bad calls more often

By Mark T. Williams, Boston University / The Conversation April 8, 2019

You Might Not Recognize Baseball’s Highest-Paid Star. For the MLB, That’s a Problem

Mike Trout plays for the Los Angeles Angels

By Sean Gregory March 19, 2019

This Baseball Team Wants to Rewrite 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' After Going Peanut-Free

It's even rewriting the classic song

By Jamie Ducharme February 7, 2019

The Beards, the Pitchers and a Rivalry Reborn. Here’s Your Guide to the Red Sox-Dodgers 2018 World Series

Let's face it: the 2018 World Series, between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox, doesn't exactly ooze charm. This matchup of coastal metropoles features the team with the highest team payroll in the...

By Sean Gregory October 23, 2018

Boston Red Sox Beat New York Yankees in Division Series Drama

Boston now moves on to face defending champ Houston in the American League Championship Series

By Sean Gregory October 10, 2018

Ex-Wife Of Chicago Cubs Star Addison Russell Describes Years of Alleged Abuse

Addison Russell was suspended 40 games by the MLB

By Mahita Gajanan October 5, 2018

Why a Cy Young Award for Jacob deGrom Would Be a Victory for Common Sense

A pitcher's job is to prevent the other team from scoring runs, and he excels at it

By Sean Gregory September 28, 2018

This Teen Is Not Here for Adult Dancing at Baseball

It's a baseball game, not a party, guys

By Raisa Bruner August 2, 2018

Why the Worst Thing About Baseball Is Also the Best Thing About Baseball

Major League Baseball is trying to solve a problem it doesn't actually have

By Susan Jacoby May 24, 2018

The Internet Could Not the Handle the World Series Happening on Halloween Night

"Halloween is cancelled"

By Megan McCluskey November 1, 2017

5 Reasons Why This Year's World Series Is the Weirdest in Recent History

The weirdest World Series in memory continues to throw curveballs

By Sean Gregory October 31, 2017

Want to Win the First Round of the Baseball Playoffs? Just Win Game One

The first round of the 2017 baseball playoffs got underway Thursday, with the Houston Astros defeating the Boston Red Sox 8-2 and the Cleveland Indians blanking the New York Yankees 4-0. The National League division...

By Chris Wilson October 6, 2017

Aaron Judge Sizes Up As Baseball's Best New Hope

Rarely do nachos make dreams come true, no matter how good the guacamole. But while Maria Baez was on her way to a Yankee Stadium concession stand one recent evening, a team employee offered her...

By Sean Gregory August 17, 2017

Chris Christie Gets Up In Cubs Fan's Face at Brewers Game

The unpopular governor can be seen calling the fan a "big shot" in a video recorded by a reporter.

By Maya Rhodan July 31, 2017

Chris Christie Is Even Getting Booed at Baseball Games

"Nice to see him get from the beach here to the ballpark"

By Katie Reilly July 19, 2017

The Internet Just Found Another Perfect Doppelgänger for Ted Cruz

Basically twins

By Cady Lang June 28, 2017

Why Willie Mays Still Matters

Why Aaron Judge’s Yankees Home Run Streak Is Pure Magic

A Long Talk With Derek Jeter

Shohei Ohtani Is What Baseball Needs

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Why Willie Mays Still Matters

Why Aaron Judge’s Yankees Home Run Streak Is Pure Magic

A Long Talk With Derek Jeter

Shohei Ohtani Is What Baseball Needs

'It's Just a Giant Bummer.' Some Dodgers Fans Let Down by Justin Turner's COVID-19 Selfishness

Wanting to celebrate with teammates is understandable. But during a pandemic, we all have to sacrifice.

The Miami Marlins' Disastrous COVID-19 Outbreak Proves That Bubbles Matter

'It's really alarming, off-the-charts worse than I ever expected'

Dr. Anthony Fauci Baseball Card Sells Out, Setting Records

A limited-edition card featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci throwing the MLB's opening pitch has sold out at more than 51,000

How Baseball Misread the Pandemic Moment

A spat between billionaires and millionaires comes at an almost comically inappropriate moment

Baseball Is Taking a Swing at a Comeback. That Won't Be Easy

Major League Baseball is working on a plan to play ball. But testing challenges and other hurdles remain

Youth Baseball Teams Playing This Weekend, Despite Warnings

Players can't share equipment, balls will be sanitized every half-inning, and fist bumps will be banned

Missing Baseball? Here's How to Watch Taiwanese Games Live

Coronavirus has delayed Opening Day baseball, but one league is still playing: Taiwan's Chinese Professional Baseball League. Here's how to watch games live in English for free

The Houston Astros Just Spoiled Spring Training

On the Astros' opening day of springing training, the team delivered an empty apology

This Week's Baseball Insanity Is the Perfect Scandal for Our Age

And baseball is suddenly more riveting than it's been in years

My Top Sports Moment of the Decade: The Chicago Cubs Win the World Series

The Cubs' victory ended a 108-year streak without a championship

Nats Head to White House Without Key Player

"I just can't do it," says reliever Sean Doolittle

This Year's World Series Has All the Makings of a Classic. Here's What to Know

The Houston Astros and Washington Nationals get underway Tuesday night

ESPN'S Jessica Mendoza on Breaking Barriers and How to Change Baseball's Rules

Jessica Mendoza, the glass-shattering baseball broadcaster who is the first woman, in any major American men's team sport, to serve as top color commentator for a national network, never envisioned this: walking through Fenway Park,...

How an Immigrant's Son Became a New Los Angeles Dodgers Owner

Dad arrived in Los Angeles in October 1963 with four dollars in his pocket

Jessica Mendoza Breaks Barriers, Juggles Jobs and Wants Baseball to Change Its Ways

She also won gold at the 2004 -Athens Olympics

'My Heart Was Turned to Ash.' Baseball Player Speaks Out After Murders of Wife, Son and Mother-in-Law

Baseball player Blake Bivens has spoken out after his wife, son and mother-in-law were found killed at a home in Virginia. Bivens's wife, Emily Bernard Bivens, 25; son, Cullen Bivens, 14 months; and mother-in-law Joan...

6-Year-Old Coach Throws a Perfectly Legitimate Tantrum About Being Rejected From the Game

This baseball team's star is better than any player

Los Angeles Angles Pitcher Tyler Skaggs Found Dead

Police said no foul play is suspected and an investigation is ongoing

Batter Weeps After Hard Foul Ball Hits Child at Cubs-Astros Game

The ball was hit by Albert Almora Jr.

Bill Buckner Forgave Boston — and That's What Matters

No athlete deserved the ridicule that came his way less than Buckner, who died Monday

Ex-Red Sox Player Bill Buckner Dies at 69

Bobby Valentine said his friend and former teammate 'deserved better'

Are Baseball Umpires Wrong As Often As Fans Think They Are? Yes, One Study Says

And older, more experienced umpires make bad calls more often

You Might Not Recognize Baseball’s Highest-Paid Star. For the MLB, That’s a Problem

Mike Trout plays for the Los Angeles Angels

This Baseball Team Wants to Rewrite 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' After Going Peanut-Free

It's even rewriting the classic song

The Beards, the Pitchers and a Rivalry Reborn. Here’s Your Guide to the Red Sox-Dodgers 2018 World Series

Let's face it: the 2018 World Series, between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Boston Red Sox, doesn't exactly ooze charm. This matchup of coastal metropoles features the team with the highest team payroll in the...

Boston Red Sox Beat New York Yankees in Division Series Drama

Boston now moves on to face defending champ Houston in the American League Championship Series

Ex-Wife Of Chicago Cubs Star Addison Russell Describes Years of Alleged Abuse

Addison Russell was suspended 40 games by the MLB

Why a Cy Young Award for Jacob deGrom Would Be a Victory for Common Sense

A pitcher's job is to prevent the other team from scoring runs, and he excels at it

This Teen Is Not Here for Adult Dancing at Baseball

It's a baseball game, not a party, guys

Why the Worst Thing About Baseball Is Also the Best Thing About Baseball

Major League Baseball is trying to solve a problem it doesn't actually have

The Internet Could Not the Handle the World Series Happening on Halloween Night

"Halloween is cancelled"

5 Reasons Why This Year's World Series Is the Weirdest in Recent History

The weirdest World Series in memory continues to throw curveballs

Want to Win the First Round of the Baseball Playoffs? Just Win Game One

The first round of the 2017 baseball playoffs got underway Thursday, with the Houston Astros defeating the Boston Red Sox 8-2 and the Cleveland Indians blanking the New York Yankees 4-0. The National League division...

Aaron Judge Sizes Up As Baseball's Best New Hope

Rarely do nachos make dreams come true, no matter how good the guacamole. But while Maria Baez was on her way to a Yankee Stadium concession stand one recent evening, a team employee offered her...

Chris Christie Gets Up In Cubs Fan's Face at Brewers Game

The unpopular governor can be seen calling the fan a "big shot" in a video recorded by a reporter.

Chris Christie Is Even Getting Booed at Baseball Games

"Nice to see him get from the beach here to the ballpark"

The Internet Just Found Another Perfect Doppelgänger for Ted Cruz

Basically twins

Thousands Turn Out for Congressional Baseball Game