Dick Hall, who spent nine of his 19 seasons in the majors as an Orioles relief pitcher and earned election into the team’s Hall of Fame, passed away on Sunday, June 18, at the age of 92. Known for his pinpoint control, Hall went 65-40 […]

Top 45 Native American high school baseball players will represent over 30 tribal affiliations from 13 states and Canada ATLANTA (June 19, 2023) – The Atlanta Braves will host the second annual Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase at Truist Park, June 24 – 25. A pro-style workout will […]

Corporate award was presented at UNCF’s annual gala Saturday night CHICAGO – On Saturday, June 17, the Chicago Cubs were named “Corporation of the Year” by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Chicago. UNCF strives to change the narrative of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCU) across […]

Podium-X to Continue B.AT.’s Ongoing Work for the Baseball Family By Changing the Way Former Professional Athletes Pursue Career Opportunities; Technology Platform to Offer Resume Support, Access to Job Opportunities, Career Coaching, and More The Baseball Assistance Team (B.A.T.) announced in May a strategic partnership […]

The Blue Ribbon-Panel, including 1997 World Series Champion and MLB Network analyst Cliff Floyd and Olympic Gold Medalist Jennie Finch, awarded three in-need communities with field refurbishments The Scotts Company LLC (Scotts) and Major League Baseball today awarded three communities from across the United States […]

  New Mental Health & Wellness Initiative Debuts as Part of MLB Together; Cancer Survivor Liam Hendriks Named MLB Together Ambassador   Major League Baseball recently announced the debut of “MLB Together,” the League’s new platform emphasizing Baseball’s efforts to make important societal contributions through the […]

Commissioner’s statement Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. issued the following statement today regarding the passing of longtime St. Louis Post-Dispatch baseball writer Rick Hummel, who was 77: “Rick Hummel was one of the best and most respected baseball writers of his or any era.  It […]

  Effort Will Support the Sustainable Growth of Youth Baseball & Softball and Support Historically Underserved Community College Students As They Complete Their Education; Since 1997, More Than $100 Million Has Been Contributed To Host Communities through the All-Star Legacy Initiative Seattle, WA – Major […]

Two-Time All-Star, MLB Network Analyst Reynolds to Lead AL Futures Squad; 2009 All-Star, MLB Senior VP, On-Field Operations Ibañez to Manage NL Futures Team; Futures Game to Begin All-Star Saturday Festivities at T-Mobile Park, Live on Peacock and SiriusXM A pair of former Seattle Mariners […]

MLB Acquires Group Player Rights From MLB Players, Inc. for Sponsor Usage Major League Baseball and MLB Players, Inc., the business arm of the Major League Baseball Players Association, formed a new agreement designed to increase player marketing through league sponsors and third-party league relationships.  […]

Newly Retired Baseball Great to Advise on Player Relations and Issues in the Dominican Republic; Pujols Also Will Serve as MLB Network Analyst Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. announced in early June that Major League Baseball has named Albert Pujols as Special Assistant […]

The Office of the Commissioner of Baseball announced in early June, that two Minor League players have been suspended following their violations of Major League Baseball’s Joint Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program. Los Angeles Angels Minor League pitcher Darlin Francia, who is currently […]

Seven Players Holding Leads of Less Than 100K Votes for Right to Advance to Phase 2; MLB Network to Announce Finalists on Thursday, June 22nd; ESPN to Unveil Starters on Thursday, June 29th; Full Rosters on Sunday, July 2nd June 12th, 2023 Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. of […]

Isaac Paredes, Taylor Walls of the Rays Combine for Play of the Week with Clutch Double Play June 12th, 2023 A pair of rookies from the 2019 MLB Draft have been named the Players of the Week presented by Chevrolet, with Baltimore Orioles infielder Gunnar Henderson being […]

  Los Angeles Angels infielder Brandon Drury has received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for making contact with Umpire Ramon De Jesus while arguing balls and strikes in his Club’s game vs. the Texas Rangers last night at Globe Life Field in Arlington, […]

More than 270 Draft-Eligible Players to Take Part in Combine Activities; MLB Network To Feature Extensive Live On-Site Coverage on June 20-21; Fans have free access to Combine on June 20-21 June 14th, 2023 Major League Baseball and USA Baseball today announced the list of […]

June 14th, 2023   Michael Hill, Major League Baseball’s Senior Vice President of On-Field Operations, announced today that New York Mets pitcher Drew Smith has received a 10-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for violating the prohibitions on foreign substances, which resulted in his ejection […]

Over 400 volunteers to participate in service day on July 27 June 16th, 2023 The Cincinnati Reds, P&G, the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital have selected the Cincinnati neighborhood of Madisonville for the 2023 Community Makeover. Now in its 14th year, […]

Commemorative bobblehead celebrates Paul’s 2023 Hall of Fame Induction June 9th, 2023   The Reds Hall of Fame and Museum presented by Dinsmore is proud to announce the release of a commemorative bobblehead of former Reds general manager Gabe Paul. A longtime Reds executive, Paul began […]

FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Rudolf Khametovich Nureyev (/ˈnjʊəriɛf, njʊˈreɪɛf/ NURE-ee-ef, nyuurr-AY-ef; Tatar/Bashkir: Rudolf Xämit uğlı Nuriev, Рудольф Хәмит улы Нуриев; Russian: Рудольф Хаметович Нуреев, IPA: [rʊˈdolʲf xɐˈmʲetəvʲɪtɕ nʊˈrʲejɪf]; 17 March 1938 – 6 January 1993) was a Soviet-born ballet dancer and choreographer. Nureyev is regarded by some as the greatest male ballet dancer of […]