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ESPN Disputes Breakup With MLB Over National TV Deal Was 'Mutual'

The network has been partners with MLB since 1990.

Sports Illustrated

For Dominican baseball hopefuls, age fraud cases and a curveball from Japan reflect a broken system

Despite years of corruption and criticism, the entry point for talented players from the Dominican Republic into Major League Baseball's development pipeline remains a Wild West form of free agency

The Independent UK

Why Rob Manfred, MLB Decided to Drop ESPN As National TV Partner

Manfred laid out the situation in a letter to MLB owners.

Sports Illustrated

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MLB, ESPN Agree to Drop National TV Contract Following 2025 Season

Rob Manfred sent a letter to MLB owners on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

MLB Players React To Dodgers' Big Spending

Explore the discussion around the Los Angeles Dodgers' spending, financial gap, and competitive dynamics in Major League Baseball.

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Umpire Pat Hoberg fired by MLB for sharing sports gambling accounts with friend who bet on baseball

Umpire Pat Hoberg was fired by Major League Baseball for sharing his legal sports gambling accounts with a friend who bet on baseball games and for intentionally deleting electronic messages pertinent to the league’s investigation

The Independent UK

MLB Upholds Firing of Umpire Pat Hoberg Over Gambling Violations

The umpire who was widely praised for calling a “perfect game” in the 2022 World Series shared sports betting accounts with a professional poker player and friend who bet on baseball.

Sports Illustrated

SI:AM | Pros and Cons of Adam Silver’s Radical Idea to Shorten NBA Games

The commissioner floated the possibility of playing 10-minute quarters, but is it a good idea?

Sports Illustrated

All-Traina Thoughts Mailbag: Tony Romo, Tom Brady, Super Bowl Sunday and More

Looking at Jim Nantz and Romo’s future; Brady’s conflict of interest, Netflix’s NFL future, betting and more.

Sports Illustrated

"Mr. Baseball" Bob Uecker dies at 90

The former baseball player called games for the Milwaukee Brewers for more than 50 years

Salon

Rob Manfred Clarifies His Stance on Controversial 'Golden At-Bat' Idea

Rob Manfred clarified his stance on the embattled 'Golden At-Bat' idea and explained how close MLB is to actually implementing it.

Sports Illustrated

Baseball has much larger problems than the farcical ‘golden at-bat’

The proposed rule change has been met with widespread derision. But MLB has two teams in temporary homes and an avalanche of pitcher injuries

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An old interview showed that Rob Manfred was vehemently against the Golden At-Bat rule he’s now considering

"You're wasting my time."

Sports Illustrated

Old Audio of Rob Manfred Ripping Idea Similar to Golden At-Bat Rule Resurfaces

Rob Manfred didn’t like the golden at-bat when Stugotz pitched the idea years ago on the Le Batard show.

Sports Illustrated

Yankees Announcer Michael Kay Defends Rob Manfred's 'Golden At-Bat' Proposal

Michael Kay came to the defense of Rob Manfred and the idea of the "Golden At-Bat."

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Major League Baseball’s terrible Golden At-Bat idea might not actually be so bad

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Rob Manfred Claims There's 'Buzz' Around 'Golden At-Bat' Rule Among MLB Owners

The MLB commissioner revealed the "Golden At-Bat" rule has been discussed at owners meetings.

Sports Illustrated

All-Mailbag Traina Thoughts: NBA on Amazon, Sports Betting Programming and More

Amazon would be smart to pair Ian Eagle and Blake Griffin on NBA games.

The Independent UK

St. Petersburg council approves $23M repair to hurricane-ravaged Tropicana Field roof

The St. Petersburg City Council has voted to spend more than $23 million to repair the hurricane-shredded roof of Tropicana Field, with the goal of having the home of the Tampa Bay Rays ready for the 2026 season

Sports Illustrated

MLB to Test Robot Umpires in Spring Training, Could Use in Regular Season by 2026

Robot umpires will be further tested in spring training and could make their way to regular-season MLB games by 2026.

Sports Illustrated

Roki Sasaki's Agent Blasts MLB Executives for Floating Rumors of Dodgers Agreement

Roki Sasaki's agent Joel Wolfe blasted MLB executives for floating rumors that the Japanese pitcher has a handshake contract agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Sports Illustrated

Rob Manfred Addresses Public Doubt of Athletics' Planned Relocation to Las Vegas

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke about the A's proposed move to Southern Nevada.

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MLB To Test Robot Umpires During Spring Training

MLB is testing robot umpires in spring training for potential regular-season use in 2026, aiming to modernize officiating.

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