Undergoes procedure to repair right flexor tendon, remove bone spur June 14th, 2023 HOUSTON, TX – Astros right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. underwent surgery on Tuesday evening, June 13 on his right forearm to repair the flexor tendon and remove a bone spur, Astros General […]

The Phillies have named Juan Samuel special assistant to player development and international scouting, the club announced today.  In this role, he will work with minor league players at the Phillies’ training complexes in both the Dominican Republic and in Clearwater, Fla., in addition to […]

  ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.— The Tampa Bay Rays have announced the hiring of Chris Adams-Wall to be the host of the pre- and postgame show on the Rays Radio Network. Adams-Wall joins the Rays after more than seven years as the play-by-play broadcaster for their Double-A affiliate, […]

  David Freese asks team to reconsider his induction; José Oquendo & Max Lanier to be enshrined on Sunday, August 20; club to also honor newly elected National Baseball HOF Scott Rolen on Saturday, August 19 ST. LOUIS, Mo., June 17, 2023 – The St. Louis […]

June 17th, 2023   HOUSTON, TX – The Houston Astros have acquired RHP Joel Kuhnel from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for cash considerations. To make room for Kuhnel on the 40-man roster, the Astros transferred RHP Lance McCullers Jr. to the 60-day IL. Additionally, Kuhnel has been optioned to […]

June 18th, 2023 OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s acquired minor league right-handed pitcher Yacksel Rios from the Atlanta Braves organization for cash considerations, the club announced today. Rios has spent the entire season at Triple-A Gwinnett where he is 1-1 with seven saves, a 1.46 […]

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 […]