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MLB owners propose a salary cap for the first time since baseball's 1994-95 strike

Major League Baseball owners made their long-expected salary cap proposal to the players' association on Thursday, a system the union has vowed never to accept, setting the sides on course for a confrontation that threatens the 2027 season and perhaps beyond

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MLB owners have proposed a salary cap for the first time since baseball's 1994-95 strike

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Travis Kelce follows in Patrick Mahomes’ footsteps as he invests in MLB team

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Travis Kelce becomes part-owner of his favorite baseball team: ‘I just couldn’t say no’

Travis Kelce’s investment in a Major League Baseball team was confirmed on Wednesday

The Independent UK

Is Wander Franco Going to Jail? El Patron Asks Fans to 'Continue Supporting Me' After Being Found Criminally Liable for Child Abuse

Wander Franco was found criminally responsible for abusing a minor but was spared jail due to extortion claims. The case impacts his MLB career and visa prospects.

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of Wander Franco as MLB Star Found Guilty of Abusing a Minor but Avoids Prison

Wander Franco found criminally responsible for minor abuse in Dominican Republic but avoids prison after court grants judicial pardon.

International Business Times UK

Ranking the 25 Greatest Baseball Players of All Time

Major League Baseball's best through the years.

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Olympic champion Alexei Ramirez tested positive for four steroids at World Baseball Classic

Alexei Ramirez made history at the World Baseball Classic when he became the tournament’s oldest ever player at the age of 44

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Bazz-ball from Down Under comes to the 'bigs'

Australia has its 39th Major League Baseball player after the history-making second base from Sydney debuted for the Cleveland Guardians.

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Aaron Judge Has Great Response to Yankees' Alternate Jersey Controversy

Major news in the uniform world has proven divisive.

Sports Illustrated

Sorry, Tampa Bay, mixed-use districts don’t reverse the dismal economics of sports venues

When the Atlanta Braves opened Truist Park in 2017, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred called it a “watershed” moment.

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MLB star Austin Hedges gets engaged after on-field proposal

Austin Hedges proposed after his Cleveland Guardians team beat the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday

The Independent UK

Chelsea Co-Owner Closes on ‘Record-Shattering’ MLB Purchase

Todd Boehly won’t be the only Chelsea co-owner to have a stake in Major League Baseball anymore.

Sports Illustrated

MLB and Twins are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan told him to kill himself

The Minnesota Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran’s allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Boston Red Sox outfielder to kill himself

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MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut

Major League Baseball is set to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day, when every player, coach and umpire will wear his No. 42 to mark the 79th anniversary of the infielder breaking the sport’s color barrier

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The Best Pitchers in Major League Baseball Right Now

There are many aces across the league. But this group stands out as the sport’s top-tier starters.

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Why Cameron Young Is Wearing an MLB Logo on His Shirt at the Masters

Cameron Young's attire features an interesting and iconic patch.

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MLB Salaries Hit Record High As League Heads Toward Looming Labor Battle

Major League Baseball’s average salary jumped to a new high in 2026, just as the league and players are set for a big labor fight.

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Braves manager speaks out after tackling player in wild on-field brawl

Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López and Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Jorge Soler were ejected from a Major League Baseball game Tuesday night following an on-field brawl.

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Australian has standout game in major league baseball

Australia's only active player in Major League Baseball has shone with three hits, including a home run, as his side suffered an extra-innings loss.

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Elle Duncan on Netflix’s Opening Night MLB Game: ‘This Was Not for Baseball Purists’

The host blasted critics of the streamer’s Yankees-Giants season opener, and made it clear sports fans aren’t a priority for the service.

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NFL Rules Analysts Have Different Takes on Dan Hurley-Ref Confrontation

Gene Steratore and Terry McAulay don’t agree on the UConn coach getting away with physical contact on referee Robert Ayers.

The Independent UK

Royals owner John Sherman acknowledges sense of urgency in deciding the future home of the MLB club

Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman says the team is narrowing down its choices for the future home of its new ballpark, and there is a sense of urgency in where it will play beyond the 2031 season

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Twins Manager Earns ABS-Related Ejection in Major League Baseball First

It's a good system but there are still arguments.

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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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