Kansas City Monarchs pitching great Satchel Paige warms up at New York’s Yankee Stadium Aug. 2, 1942 for a Negro League game between the Monarchs and the New York Cuban Stars. Matty Zimmerman/AP hide caption toggle caption Matty Zimmerman/AP Kansas City Monarchs pitching great Satchel Paige warms up at New
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MLB's pitch clock may be leading to better defense, players and managers say
The pitch clock may be bothering players as they step to the plate, but they like it a whole lot better once they put on their gloves and take the field. While the rule changes put in place this year to speed up the pace of play have garnered plenty
Yankees' reliever Jimmy Cordero suspended for violating MLB's domestic violence policy
New York Yankees pitcher Jimmy Cordero was suspended for the remainder of the regular season and postseason for violating MLB’s Joint Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Policy, the league announced Wednesday. Cordero was placed on the restricted list. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Jimmy Cordero
MLB's Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field to feature Giants and Cardinals
Major League Baseball will stage a Negro Leagues tribute game at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, on June 20, 2024, between the San Francisco Giants and the St. Louis Cardinals. The 10,800-seat stadium, opened in 1910, is the oldest professional ballpark in the U.S. and a National Historic Site. The
Barry Bonds, MLB's controversial home run king, to be subject of upcoming documentary
HBO announced Wednesday it has launched production on a documentary that will highlight Barry Bonds. Bonds was, and continues to be, one of the most polarizing and notorious baseball players of all time. The seven-time Most Valuable Player is the all-time home run king, but it’s widely speculated and believed
A's pitcher Trevor May says anxiety worsened with MLB's new pitch clock, forcing him on IL
Reliever Trevor May says Major League Baseball’s new pitch clock rule has contributed to his anxiety, which has gotten bad enough that he has landed on the Oakland Athletics’ injured list. May, 33, became the third player this year to land on the IL with mental health issues. Colorado Rockies
MLB's Opening Day brings rule changes meant to enliven the game
It’s Opening Day for Major League Baseball. The league is hoping that some new rules this season will mean big changes for players — and for fans. Copyright © 2023 NPR. All rights reserved. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. NPR transcripts
Yankees ace Gerrit Cole shares thoughts on MLB's new pitch clock: 'Its going to be great'
Major League Baseball has introduced new rules for the 2023 season in an effort to shorten games and increase action. The rules changes include a pitch clock, larger bases and a ban on defensive shifts. The pitch clock is being tested in spring training and has yielded mixed opinions. Gerrit
The MLB's season begin is canceled as gamers and homeowners fail to succeed in a labor deal
A baseball fan stands exterior Roger Dean Stadium as Main League Baseball negotiations continued earlier this week in Jupiter, Fla. Lynne Sladky/AP conceal caption toggle caption Lynne Sladky/AP A baseball fan stands exterior Roger Dean Stadium as Main League Baseball negotiations continued earlier this week in Jupiter, Fla. Lynne Sladky/AP