European shares pull back as fragile US-Iran truce weighs on sentiment
SpaceX begins installing equipment at Texas facility, eyes year-end production, sources say
Europe rolls out online age verification app to protect young people
Oil tankers steer clear of Hormuz ahead of US blockade
Aces re-sign four-time MVP A'ja Wilson to lock in their dynasty core
MLB and Twins are investigating Jarren Duran's allegation that a fan told him to kill himself
Roblox gaming platform reaches $12 million settlement with Nevada enhancing youth protections
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Umpire C.B. Bucknor leaves Rays-Brewers game after foul tip strikes him in his face mask
Home plate umpire C
April 02, 2026MLB
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Baseball’s RoboUmps are entertaining because of the humanity they put on display
Baseball’s RoboUmps are entertaining because of the humanity they put on display
April 01, 2026
Sports
Shea Langeliers homers 3 times for the Athletics against the Kansas City Royals
Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers homered in all three of his three plate appearances in a spring training game against the Kansas City Royals
March 15, 2026
Sports|US|World
U.S. beats Canada 5-3, advances to the World Baseball Classic semifinals
Aaron Judge doubled and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang each had two hits as the United States beat Canada 5-3 on Friday night to reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals
March 14, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|World
Austin Wells' only swing of the bat puts the Dominicans in WBC record book and semifinals
Austin Wells’ only swing of the bat put the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic record book and the semifinal round
March 14, 2026
Sports|Technology
For baseball's tallest hitters, robo-umps should bring consistency to a tricky strike zone
The robot-umpire system for overturning ball/strike calls is going to be used in regular-season games in the majors this year
March 13, 2026
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Mark DeRosa owns 'overly confident' WBC remark before Team USA's loss to Italy
Manager Mark DeRosa says his premature comment about the United States having already punched its ticket to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals before facing Italy was just an “overly confident statement” and reiterated Thursday he knew nothing was guaranteed at that point
March 13, 2026
Americas|Sports|World
Canada advances past World Baseball Classic first round for first time, beats Cuba 7-2
Canada advanced past the first round of the World Baseball Classic for the first time, beating Cuba 7-2 in a winner-take-all game at San Juan, Puerto Rico, behind Abraham Toro’s homer and Otto Lopez’s two-run single
March 12, 2026
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Team USA is on the verge of one of the most embarrassing moments in its baseball history. Here’s what you need to know
Team USA is on the verge of one of the most embarrassing moments in its baseball history. Here’s what you need to know
March 11, 2026
Sports|World
A stunning US loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hanging
The surprising loss by the United States to Italy in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night means that the Americans need help to advance to the quarterfinals
March 11, 2026
Entertainment|Sports|US|World
Cal Raleigh says there's no beef with Seattle teammate Randy Arozarena after WBC handshake snub
Cal Raleigh insists he has no beef with Randy Arozarena even though his Seattle teammate lashed out with a vulgar rant after Raleigh left him hanging for a handshake at the World Baseball Classic
March 10, 2026
Business|Health|Sports
Reds’ ace Hunter Greene could miss up to 4 months following right elbow surgery
Cincinnati Reds’ ace Hunter Greene is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday on his right elbow and could miss up to the first four months of the season
March 10, 2026
Entertainment|Sports
The Timberwolves are focused on a push toward the NBA playoffs. And the World Baseball Classic, too
There's a lot of scoreboard-watching around the Minnesota Timberwolves right now
March 10, 2026
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The Tarik Skubal drama shows the World Baseball Classic finally matters – and has created a new challenge for MLB
The Tarik Skubal drama shows the World Baseball Classic finally matters – and has created a new challenge for MLB
March 10, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Sports|Technology|World
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
March 10, 2026
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Tarik Skubal won't make another WBC start, citing spring plan and contract stakes
Tarik Skubal will not pitch again in the World Baseball Classic
March 10, 2026
Australia|Sports|World
Aaron Judge and Brice Turang power US to a 15-5 WBC-opening win over Brazil
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Brice Turang had three hits and four RBIs to lead the United States to a 15-5 win over Brazil in its World Baseball Classic opener
March 06, 2026
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Andrew McCutchen, 39, and the Texas Rangers agree to a minor league contract, AP source says
The Texas Rangers and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen have agreed to a minor league contract
March 06, 2026
Political|Sports|World
Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani's Japan at the World Baseball Classic
Aaron Judge will captain a loaded U.S. roster at the World Baseball Classic
March 05, 2026
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Scherzer calls daughter's letter to Blue Jays 'the cutest thing you can possibly imagine'
Max Scherzer says the note his daughter composed that asked the Toronto Blue Jays to re-sign the three-time Cy Young Award winner arose as his kids were writing letters to Santa Claus in December
March 04, 2026
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San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start WBC opener for Team USA against Brazil
San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start on the mound for Team USA in its first World Baseball Classic game Friday night against Brazil, manager Mark DeRosa said Monday
March 03, 2026
Sports
The A's and Giants have the best robot-ump challenge rates in the first 10 days of spring
The Athletics had the highest success rate using the robot-umpire system to overturn ball/strike calls during the first 10 days of spring training, winning 69.2% of challenges as teams prepared for its regular-season debut March 25
March 03, 2026
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It's an OPS world in today's major leagues with batting average in the background
When Andrew Benintendi first broke into the major leagues in 2016, batting average was a priority for the outfielder
March 02, 2026
Sports
Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays
February 26, 2026
Americas|Business|Sports|World
Cal Raleigh not focused on trying for another 60-homer season in Seattle
Cal Raleigh has already gone deep this spring
February 25, 2026
Business|Sports|Technology
Braves announce BravesVision will be the new local TV home for more than 140 games in 2026 season
The Atlanta Braves have announced BravesVision as their local television home, beginning with the 2026 season
February 24, 2026
Sports
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal to make just 1 start for Team USA in World Baseball Classic
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal plans to make only one start for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, regardless of how far Team USA advances
February 24, 2026
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Slugging 1B Nick Kurtz looks to build on AL Rookie of the Year award in 2nd season with Athletics
Nick Kurtz isn't changing much in his second big league season
February 22, 2026
Sports
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani set to play a couple of Cactus League games before joining Japan for WBC
Shohei Ohtani played for the first time in what is expected to be only a couple of Cactus League games for the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers before he departs the desert to join Japan for the World Baseball Classic
February 21, 2026
Sports|US|World
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hits 2 HRs in spring debut
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit two homers in his spring debut as he prepares for the World Baseball Classic next month
February 21, 2026
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Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89
Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pittsburgh Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89
February 21, 2026
Sports
Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games
Just over half the ball/strike challenges were successful on the first day of spring training games as Major League Baseball prepared for the first regular-season use of the automated ball-strike system — the so-called robot umpires
February 21, 2026
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Twins ace Pablo López is set for season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery as expected
Minnesota right-hander Pablo López will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery
February 20, 2026
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Sports helped shape Jesse Jackson's career and inspired the ex-quarterback to fight for equal rights
The Rev. Jesse Jackson was an athlete from a young age, and throughout his life he immersed himself in the world of sports
February 18, 2026
Sports
Giancarlo Stanton thinks Yankees career incomplete without World Series title
Giancarlo Stanton says his Yankees tenure feels unfinished because he has not won a championship
February 17, 2026
Business|Interview|Sports
Mets owner Steve Cohen says club won't have a captain as long as he's in charge
New York Mets owner Steve Cohen likes the vibe in a revamped clubhouse, and says he’ll never have a captain in charge of that scene
February 16, 2026
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Pitcher Zac Gallen agrees to 1-year deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, AP source says
Right-hander Zac Gallen has agreed to a $22,025,000, one-year contract to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed on Friday night
February 14, 2026
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Thomson proud Castellanos admitted bringing beer to dugout, which contributed to release
The Philadelphia Phillies say their relationship with outfielder Nick Castellanos ruptured when he angrily brought a beer into the dugout after being pulled from a game last season
February 13, 2026
Americas|Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports
Bad Bunny offered to pay for Puerto Rican star Carlos Correa's WBC insurance
Bad Bunny really wanted to see Carlos Correa play for Puerto Rico at home in the World Baseball Classic
February 13, 2026
Business|Entertainment|Interview|Lifestyle|Sports|World
A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn't won — a Cy Young Award
Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch
February 13, 2026
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Prediction markets love sports, but the feeling isn't exactly mutual
Sports are a big part of prediction markets
February 13, 2026
Science|Sports|Technology
Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still matters
For those worried robots are about to take over Major League Baseball, Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has some experience with the Automated Ball/Strike system that’s coming to stadiums this summer
February 13, 2026
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred optimistic major leaguers will play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is optimistic that major leaguers will be able to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
February 12, 2026
Business|Sports
Phillies release Nick Castellanos, who admits to bringing beer into dugout
The Philadelphia Phillies released outfielder Nick Castellanos on Thursday after the team was unable to make a deal to trade him
February 12, 2026
Sports
Ten years after winning World Series, Cubs enter 2026 with similar expectations
The Chicago Cubs are coming off a 92-win season, return much of a productive and athletic lineup, have a deep group of talented pitchers and signed three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman during the offseason
February 11, 2026
Sports
Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, 1-year contract
Justin Verlander is going back to his first big league team, agreeing to a $13 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers
February 10, 2026
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Kiner-Falefa in hindsight wishes he had taken bigger lead in World Series Game 7
Isiah Kiner-Falefa wishes he had taken a bigger lead off third base in the ninth inning of World Series Game 7 last year
February 10, 2026
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Making transition from SEC to MLB, new Giants manager Tony Vitello enters 1st season ready to learn
Tony Vitello walked up the dugout stairs to meet with reporters about 15 minutes later than expected because of a team meeting that went longer than planned
February 10, 2026
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Spring training initial focus on robot umpires and World Baseball Classic
Spring training starts Tuesday as pitchers and catchers return to the field just 102 days after the World Series
February 09, 2026