MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL

MLB's Most Irrelevant Homer of The Year is an award sought by none and cherished by few. Here's a deep dive on how it was determined in 2022.

Who are baseball's best third basemen? Ben Verlander breaks down his five tiers for the hot corner.

Here are five MLB teams in good position to make major improvements in the standings in 2023.

Southern Democrats sent a letter Monday asking President Biden to bring the 2024 Democratic National Convention to Atlanta despite previously supporting a 2021 boycott of the city.

Jackie Robinson was born in Cairo, Georgia, on this day in history, Jan. 31, 1919. He broke baseball's color barrier in 1947, excelled in four sports at UCLA and served in U.S. Army in World War II.

Cubans signed with Major League Baseball organizations and other foreign clubs will for the first time join domestic stars on the national team that will play in the World Baseball Classic.

Adrián Beltré, Joe Mauer and José Bautista highlight a loaded list of players eligible for the baseball Hall of Fame in 2024.

Ben Verlander continues his offseason positional tiers by ranking the best second basemen in baseball.

Scott Rolen made the Hall of Fame, to his own surprise. But which other holdovers are bound for Cooperstown?

White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger is being investigated by Major League Baseball following an allegation of domestic violence.

Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger is being investigated by Major League Baseball following an allegation of domestic violence.

Slick-fielding third baseman Scott Rolen was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday with five votes to spare above the 75% needed.

Major League Baseball is investigating Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger after allegations of domestic violence and child abuse, according to The Athletic.

The Twins continue to shake up their starting lineup, trading for Royals outfielder Michael A. Taylor, one of baseball's best defenders.

The Dodgers have long valued defensive versatility. After losing a few stalwarts, they have some tough decisions to make for 2023.

The Twins and Marlins are making a late offseason swap involving an All-Star and a quality young starting pitcher.

FOX Bet has released World Baseball Classic odds, and MLB betting analyst Edward Egros offers up his three best futures bets to make now.

Dansby Swanson has gobbled up nearly every inning at shortstop for the Braves since 2017. Now that he's gone, who'll man the position? Let's look at the candidates.

FOX Sports' Ben Verlander tiers over two dozen first basemen to begin his series highlighting the best MLB players at every position.

In a nation and a world which is more politicized and polarized, sports fans were hoping major league sports would stay out of "identity politics."

Shohei Ohtani is arguably the best pitcher set to be in the 2024 MLB free-agent class. Which other notable hurlers could hit the market?

Former Major League Baseball player Frank Thomas died in Pittsburgh at the age of 93. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Mets, among other teams, over 16 seasons.

Several notable MLB players agreed to deals to avoid arbitration on Friday. Check out who got paid.

MLB will implement new rules in 2023 involving a pitch timer, shift bans, larger bases and pick-off attempts. Will it change the game for the better?

The Twins unexpectedly landed their top free-agent target. But do they have enough pitching for it to matter in 2023?

The Mets lost the Carlos Correa sweepstakes. But they're still really well positioned to win the World Series.

Red Sox infielder Trevor Story had surgery on his throwing elbow and is likely to miss a significant portion of the 2023 season.

Shortstop Carlos Correa has reportedly returned to the Minnesota Twins on a six-year, $200 million deal.

The Phillies' unique clubhouse was integral to their World Series run. So, why did they just send away two key characters for a volatile reliever?

White Sox closer Liam Hendricks said he is confident he can make a full recovery after being diagnosed with the disease.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have parted ways with starting pitcher Trevor Bauer two weeks after the starting pitcher was reinstated following a lengthy suspension.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are cutting ties with pitcher Trevor Bauer, whose unprecedented 324-game suspension over sexual misconduct allegations was reduced two weeks ago, allowing him to resume his career with the start of the new season.

Between the Yankees' free-agent acquisitions to this week's front-office reinforcements, one thing is clear: They're all-in on winning a title in 2023.

After boasting one of baseball's worst rotations in 2022, the Rangers bought a new one for about $300M. It’s a fascinating and risky strategy, Jake Mintz writes.

The Red Sox and superstar 3B Rafael Devers are in agreement on an 11-year, $331 million contract extension, per FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal.

In April 2022, Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer received the longest non-lifetime suspension ever issued in the history of the MLB.

Pete Rose, who received a lifetime ban from Major League Baseball for betting on sports as manager of the Cincinnati Reds, placed the first legal sports bet in Ohio history.

Which MLB team has the best starting rotation in baseball? The FOX Sports’ baseball staff weighed in with their picks.

The Braves signed newly acquired catcher Sean Murphy to a $73 million, six-year contract, locking up another key player with a long-term deal.

The United States will permit Major League Baseball players from Cuba to represent their home country in the World Baseball Classic next year.

The Blue Jays are getting outfield help while the Diamondbacks continue to build for the future in this two-team swap.

The Giants effectually traded the Mets a superstar for a former star, reportedly signing Michael Conforto after parting ways with Carlos Correa.

The 31-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers star got an unprecedented two-season suspension without pay for violating the league's domestic violence and sexual assault policy. He can resume play this spring.

Earlier this year, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred gave Trevor Bauer a two-season suspension without pay following allegations of sexual assault.

Trevor Bauer's suspension has been reduced from 324 to 194 games; he missed the entire 2022 season after he was punished amid sexual assault allegations.

It has been an epic holiday season already for several major league teams and players a year after baseball trudged through an ugly labor dispute.

Aaron Judge's signing ceremony was a time to celebrate that he'll forever be a Yankee, but also a reminder that he was close to departing, Jake Mintz writes.

The Mets added to their already loaded payroll when they came to a deal with Carlos Correa reportedly worth $315 million over 12 years.

Amid concerns over his physical with the Giants, shortstop Carlos Correa has reportedly agreed to a new 12-year deal for $315 million with the Mets.

Carlos Correa has agreed to a $315 million, 12-year contract with the free-spending New York Mets after his pending deal with the San Francisco Giants came apart over an issue with his physical.

Clayton Kershaw, still one of the best pitchers in baseball, is set to join a star-studded Team USA roster for the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Dansby Swanson has signed with the Chicago Cubs after seven seasons with the Atlanta Braves. Here are the details.

The Yankees signed Carlos Rodón to a six-year, $162 million contract. We analyze why they're getting likely the best left-handed pitcher in MLB.

With Carlos Correa off the board, Jake Mintz explores the potential ripple effects on Carlos Rodón, Dansby Swanson, the Yankees, Twins and others.

Free agent shortstop Carlos Correa has agreed to the fourth largest contract in MLB history, signing with the San Francisco Giants for $350 million.

All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa has reportedly signed a 13-year, $350 million deal with the San Francisco Giants.

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed Thursday that Major League Baseball is looking into potentially improper communication between the New York Mets and Yankees regarding star free agent Aaron Judge.

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced Thursday that the Texas Rangers will host the 2024 All-Star Game.

Justin Verlander wins AL Cy Young Award in unanimous vote

There’s been a shift in how general managers evaluate players, caused by restrictions on defensive positioning that start next season.

Oakland Athletics general manager David Forst says the A's are still interested in staying in the Bay Area if a stadium deal can be completed.

Starting extra innings with a runner on second base, the rule adopted by Major League Baseball as a way to shorten games during the pandemic, might be sticking around.

Houston Astros catcher Martín Maldonado was forced to switch bats for Game 2 of the World Series after it was determined the model he swung in the opener was no longer allowed in the majors.

The Astros super fan who ran on the field for a selfie with Jose Altuve during game two of the ALCS is facing criminal punishment and has been banned from all MLB stadiums indefinitely.

Dusty Baker is deeply disturbed that there project to be no U.S.-born Black players in this year's World Series.

Dusty Baker is deeply disturbed that there project to be no U.S.-born Black players in this year's World Series.

The roof at Minute Maid Park will be closed for Game 1 of the World Series.

The seven-man umpire crew working this World Series is easily the youngest in recent memory.

No U.S.-born Black players are projected to be on World Series rosters when the Philadelphia Phillies and Houston Astros meet this week.

With the Houston Astros one win from reaching the World Series again, Game 4 of the AL Championship Series against the New York Yankees was delayed because of the threat of rain.

Jurickson Profar lost his cool just before the San Diego Padres lost the game.

Major League Baseball views expanded playoffs as the more the merrier.

Our Houston Astros have once again made it to the post-season. But how well do you really know the ‘Stros? Test your knowledge with the ultimate trivia for tried and true fans.

The decisive Game 5 of the AL Division Series between the Cleveland Guardians and New York Yankees has been postponed by rain after a 2 1/2-hour delay and rescheduled for Tuesday at 4:07 p.m. Both teams took batting practice ahead of the scheduled 7:07 p.m. start.

The Major League Baseball has announced the schedule for the American League Championship Series, where the Houston Astros will play against either the Cleveland Guardians or the New York Yankees.

Major League baseball announced the times for the first two Houston Astros playoff games.

Major League Baseball wasn’t able to coax fans to ballparks at pre-pandemic levels this season, though attendance did jump substantially from the COVID-19 affected campaign in 2021.

The Philadelphia Phillies grabbed baseball’s last playoff ticket, and Bryce Harper and company partied into the night.

After a century and a half of Major League Baseball, something quietly extraordinary happened this year.

Marcus Smart has been in Boston long enough to appreciate what Bill Russell meant to the Celtics, the city and the country.

President Joe Biden says the Atlanta Braves will be “forever known as the upset kings of October” for their improbable 2021 World Series win.

Ranger Suárez pitched six sparkling innings, and the Philadelphia Phillies continued their push toward the club’s first playoff berth in a decade with a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves.

On a Roberto Clemente Day particularly meaningful to both of them, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco propelled the New York Mets past the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 to extend their slim lead in the NL East.

Major League Baseball celebrated its 21st annual Roberto Clemente Day on Thursday, with festivities centered in New York where the Mets hosted the Hall of Fame outfielder’s former team, the Pittsburgh Pirates.

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that the players’ association will submit union authorization cards to an arbitrator on Wednesday under an agreement with Major League Baseball that will lead to collective bargaining for approximately 5,500 farmhands.

Major League Baseball is ready to voluntarily accept the formation of a minor league union, a key step that will lead to collective bargaining and possibly a strike threat at the start of next season.

Major League Baseball has adopted its first pitch clock, limits on defensive shifts and larger bases for next season in an effort to shorten games and increase offense in a tradition-bound sport.

Major League Baseball is set to announce a pitch clock and limits on defensive shifts next season in an effort to shorten games and increase offense.

Players on the Single-A Tampa Tarpons have been talking individually about efforts to unionize minor league players and the idea is gaining momentum.

Every Major League Baseball team will play each other in the same season for the first time next year as the sport switches to its first balanced schedule since 2000.

Fernando Tatis Jr. apologized privately to his San Diego Padres teammates for testing positive for a performance enhancing-drug, then publicly expressed remorse for the 80-game suspension that will keep him off the field well into next season.

Correa makes an anticipated homecoming to Minute Maid Park in series vs. Astros.

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro has been suspended for one game by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for having a cellphone in his back pocket during a game last week.

The World Series is scheduled to start on a Friday for the first time since 1915 and could end on Nov. 5, its latest ever.

After the Griffeys played catch in Iowa, Drew Smyly took over.

Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Rodolfo Castro's phone faux pas was a relatable moment.

Major League Baseball plans to return to London next year for the first time since 2019.

All-Star third baseman Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a $212 million, 10-year contract, the most lucrative deal in team history and a surprise given he had three additional seasons under club control.

Major League Baseball told a Senate committee planning a hearing on the sport’s antitrust exemption that it prevents teams from moving without approval and allows the sport to maintain the minor leagues at a wide level.