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What It Really Costs to Watch Baseball in 2026 — and Why It's Getting More Complicated

Following your favorite MLB team now means juggling multiple subscriptions. For dedicated fans, the total cost can climb faster than expected.

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Cubs' Ian Happ Got Absolutely Robbed of Home Run by the Cruel Chicago Wind

Chicago fell to the Nationals, 10-4, to kick off the 2026 season.

Sports Illustrated

NBC Got Almost Everything Right in Its Return to Major League Baseball

In a doubleheader on Thursday, all NBC did was take care of the baseball fan.

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NBC's Jason Benetti on Calling National Baseball & March Madness

Episode 601 of "SI Media With Jimmy Traina" features an interview with the new voice of Major League Baseball on NBC, Jason Benetti. Benetti talks about a highly unusual entry on his Wikipedia page, getting a last-minute call to fill in for Brian Anderso

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Netflix’s Opening Night Yankees-Giants Broadcast Was a Complete and Total Embarrassment

It was crystal clear that Netflix had no interest in catering to baseball fans during its first MLB telecast.

Sports Illustrated

José Caballero Loses First ABS Challenge in MLB History

New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero made the first ABS challenge in MLB history on a pitch from San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb. Caballero lost the challenge.

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This Skip Schumaker Mound Visit Was the Most Heartwarming Moment of Spring Training

Rangers manager Skip Schumaker told Carter Baumler he was making the big league roster during a mountain visit.

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Highest Major League Baseball Payrolls and Player Salaries for 2026 Season

Which MLB teams are spending the most and which are pinching pennies?

Sports Illustrated

MLB’s ABS Challenge System Has Little-Known Wrinkle That May Trip Up Hitters

There's not much time to think it over.

Sports Illustrated

Major League Baseball Opening Day Schedule: Matchups, Times and Viewing Options

Another baseball season will begin this week. Here is what to watch for as action begins.

Sports Illustrated

Guardians won't have to pay Clase, Ortiz while MLB continues gambling investigation and trial looms

The Cleveland Guardians won’t have to pay indicted pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz while Major League Baseball’s investigation continues into allegations of pitch-rigging for gamblers

The Independent UK

Traina Thoughts Mailbag: NFL vs. MLB; Streaming’s Impact; Broadcaster Questions

When did the NFL surpass MLB as the national pastime?

Sports Illustrated

MLB partners with Polymarket, makes integrity pact with federal commission on prediction markets

Major League Baseball is entering an official partnership with Polymarket and has an agreement with the federal commission overseeing prediction markets to collaborate on integrity concerns

The Independent UK

A heat wave with triple-digit temps is altering the MLB Cactus League schedule

Triple-digit temperatures will impact Major League Baseball spring training games in Arizona for several days this week

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Are 105-degree days coming to the Cactus League? Spring training could turn to summer in Arizona

A day of fun in the sun for a Major League Baseball spring training game in the Cactus League looks like it’s about to get toasty — even by Arizona standards

The Independent UK

White House war promo videos marry action movies, sports and video games to real-life combat footage

Through its social media feed, the White House has sent out a series of pumped-up videos that mix real Iran war explosions with movie action heroes, video game footage and sports heroes

The Independent UK

Atlanta Braves player Jurickson Profar suspended for entire 2026 MLB season after second failed drug test

Jurickson Profar tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time and has been handed a lengthy suspension

Sports Illustrated

World Baseball Classic 2026: Complete List of MLB Players Participating

Major League Baseball is sending 190 players to the event.

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Traina Thoughts Mailbag: NFL, MLB Could Soon See Significant Broadcast Changes

Readers had questions about what will happen when the NFL and Major League Baseball sign new rights deals in the near future.

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New Report Says It’s Likely Streamers Will Get Five-Game NFL Packages

Amazon, YouTube and Netflix are in line to become big players in the football broadcasting world.

The Independent UK

Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz fight pitch-rigging case as spring training starts

Prospects for a spring fraud trial for two Cleveland Guardians stars accused of colluding with sports bettors to rig bets are fading after they appeared in Brooklyn federal court as their teammates start their new season

Sports Illustrated

Tony Clark’s Shameful Downfall Prompts More Questions for MLBPA Leadership

The executive director of the MLB Players Association resigned Tuesday amid a personal and professional scandal that doesn’t reflect well on the organization.

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MLB Is Changing The Strike Zone Box For Every Broadcaster, And There Aren’t Enough WTFs

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The Independent UK

MLB to produce local broadcasts for 6 more teams with fate of FanDuel Sports Network uncertain

Major League Baseball will produce and distribute local broadcasts for six teams this season

The Independent UK

New survey reveals the most pro-Republican athletes in America

VoteHub analyzed publicly available voter registration data to try to build a picture of how athletes in America’s top leagues lean politically

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