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MLB players taking issue with new Nike uniforms

The first hit of MLB’s 2024 season is still weeks away. In the meantime, it’s been Nike’s new uniform design that has taken several hits from various major league players. Nike has been MLB’s jersey provider since 2020 after …

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Could MLB players take part in Olympics?

Baseball is set to be revived as an Olympic sport for the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, Calif., and there has been growing speculation whether MLB players might be allowed to participate. That likelihood of that occurring seems to be …

Rob Manfred looking ahead

MLB to make change to pitch clock for 2024

Major League Baseball is making another tweak to pitch clock rules after its successful implementation in 2023. MLB is shortening the pitch clock with the bases empty from 20 seconds to 18, according to Jesse Rogers of ESPN. According to the league, …

Rob Manfred looking ahead

MLB makes decision on postseason pitch clock rules

Major League Baseball has made a decision on potential rule changes for the playoffs amid reports of some dissatisfaction from players. MLB will make no changes to the current rules for the postseason, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. That means the …

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Giants manager Gabe Kapler suspended by MLB for unusual reason

Gabe Kapler appears to have invented a creative new way to get suspended. MLB announced on Friday that the San Francisco Giants manager Kapler has been suspended for one game and fined an undisclosed amount. Kapler, who was ejected in the fourth …

MLB punishes Pirates for Manny Machado beaning

The Pittsburgh Pirates’ little stunt on Monday is not going unpunished. In the seventh inning of Pittsburgh’s loss to the San Diego Padres, Pirates relief pitcher Angel Perdomo gave up a solo homer to Padres slugger Juan Soto. The blast …

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MLB postponing 2 games Wednesday due to smoke issues

Major League Baseball has been forced to postpone a pair of games Wednesday for a rather unusual reason. The league postponed the White Sox-Yankees game in New York and the Tigers-Phillies game in Philadelphia due to air quality issues. Both cities …

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MLB announces punishment for Domingo German

After getting ejected from Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, Domingo German is now set to miss more time. Major League Baseball announced Wednesday that the New York Yankees righty German has been suspended for ten games and fined …

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MLB denies request from Bryce Harper

Major League Baseball is extremely serious about enforcing their new pace-of-play rules this season, as Bryce Harper is quickly learning. The Philadelphia Phillies slugger Harper, who just returned to their lineup after undergoing Tommy John surgery …

Rob Manfred looking ahead

Report: MLB may have to broadcast games for 1 NL team

A number of MLB teams are in a somewhat precarious media rights situation, and one team may need the league to act sooner rather than later in order to continue broadcasting games. Diamond Sports Group, which owns the broadcast rights for 14 MLB …

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Braves’ ‘big hat’ home run celebration stopped by MLB

The Atlanta Braves’ viral “big hat” home run celebration is no more thanks to Major League Baseball and one of its sponsors. Braves players recently began using an oversized “homer hat” to celebrate home runs, a move …

Rob Manfred looking ahead

MLB teams are making 1 big change due to shorter games

MLB’s new pitch clock has succeeded in shortening games significantly this year, but that has caused a significant problem for the home teams. Several MLB teams have begun cutting off beer sales after the 8th inning instead of the 7th due to …

Rob Manfred looking ahead

MLB could take 1 harsh measure to enforce pitch clock rules

Major League Baseball is making a few tweaks to how it is enforcing the pitch clock after its trial run in spring training. One tweak will put some extra pressure on an unexpected position. MLB will be enforcing new standards for bat boys and bat …

Rob Manfred looking ahead

MLB closing big loophole with pitch clock?

Major League Baseball is pulling a “not so fast” on opportunistic pitchers. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported on Saturday that the league sent a memo to teams clarifying that umpires will call a “quick pitch” violation if the …

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Video: New MLB rule costs Braves in first spring training game

Major League Baseball is serious about its new game clock, and the Atlanta Braves found that out the hard way on Saturday. The Braves were facing the Boston Red Sox in their spring training opener Saturday, and a ninth-inning rally tied the game at …

Rob Manfred looking ahead

Report: MLB preparing for stronger enforcement of 1 rule in 2023

Major League Baseball is once again doubling down on enforcement of one rule for the 2023 season. MLB is informing clubs that, for the third straight season, use of foreign substances by pitchers, often referred to as “sticky stuff,” will …

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