Cleveland Indians Announce They'll Retire Chief Wahoo Logo
The logo, a cartoon depiction of a Native American, has been protested for years.
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Why This Year's Baseball Hall Of Fame Class Is So Big
The size of the class makes it look like standards are dropping, but the opposite is true.
A Pitch Clock Is Probably Coming To MLB Whether Players Like It Or Not
The new rule would force plenty of MLB pitchers to pick up the pace.
How 'Japan's Babe Ruth' May Revolutionize American Baseball
Japan's Shohei Ohtani is looking to play in the MLB next season, and his two-way skill is drawing comparisons to "The Bambino."
Major League Baseball's MVP Race This Year Is Of Epic Proportions
The 2017 MVP could be MLB's tallest ever or its shortest ever.
All-Star Pitcher Roy Halladay Dead In Plane Crash
Halladay was killed after a single-engine plane crashed into the Gulf of Florida. He was 40.
Houston Astros Win Their First World Series In Franchise History
The Astros were the second-oldest MLB team without a World Series title. Not anymore.
Are MLB Teams Too Quick To Change Managers?
Sometimes years of managing can be judged by one or two decisions in the playoffs. Is that really fair?
Why Are MLB Playoff Games Taking So Long?
Postseason games can make an already-leisurely sport even longer, thanks to a lot of little things.
No One Is Sure Why MLB Players Keep Hitting So Many Homers
it was the "year of the dinger" for MLB fans. But the home run spike is tougher to explain than you'd think.
Not All MLB Stadiums Are Equally Safe; An Incident Wednesday Proved It
During a game between the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins, a line drive from a Yankees player hit a child in the stands.
How Improbable The Cleveland Indians' Long Winning Streak Really Was
The Cleveland Indian's 2-0 win Tuesday night was their 20th victory in a row.
Red Sox Reportedly Stole Yankees' Signs With Help Of An Apple Watch
MLB's commissioner says the Boston Red Sox are still under investigation. But using electronics to steal signs is against league rules.
Texas Rangers Take Heat For Not Hosting Houston Amid Harvey Flooding
It seemed likely the Astros would play in nearby Arlington, but they couldn't work out a deal with the Rangers.
Cuban-Born Umpire Sues MLB For Racial Discrimination
An MLB umpire says he was racially discriminated against and specifically targeted by MLB executive Joe Torre.
Mr. Met's Middle Finger Makes A Mess For The Mets
A Mets employee was pulled from mascot duty after he was filmed flipping off a fan while in costume as Mr. Met.
Homer Simpson Is Going To Be A Baseball Hall Of Famer (Sort Of)
The Baseball Hall of Fame is getting an exhibit honoring one of the most famous "Simpsons" episodes.
These Papers Created Professional Baseball As You Know It
The National League's founding documents are up for auction, and they may go for millions.
Tied Baseball Games Are More Common Than You Might Think
Ties are extinct in the U.S. — but that's just one baseball-playing country.
This South African Just Made Major League Baseball History
Gift Ngoepe is the first African-born athlete to play in an MLB game, ever.
Oakland's Last Major Sports Team Says It's Sticking Around
As Oakland bleeds pro sports teams, the Athletics say they want a new ballpark — in town.
Major League Baseball Players Get Social With 'Infield Chatter' App
The MLB Players Association's new app aims to connect players and fans.
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Major League Baseball Has A Shorter Season Than You Think
Professional baseball actually has the second-shortest season of all major American sports.
How MLB Organists Bounced Back After Piping Down
White Sox organist Lori Moreland is helping fans embrace tradition, years after many thought the ballpark organ was on its last notes.
What Nathan's Famous Gets Out Of Being The New Official MLB Hot Dog
But this doesn't mean you can eat its hot dogs at every ballpark.
Team Israel Is Shocking Everyone At The World Baseball Classic
An eligibility loophole helped the country assemble a team that's poised to make an unexpectedly deep run.
How MLB Is Trying To Make Baseball Less Boring
Commissioner Rob Manfred is trying to speed up the game with some rule changes, but players have pushed back.
Kansas City Royals Pitcher Yordano Ventura Dies In Crash
Kansas City star pitcher Yordano Ventura died in a car accident Sunday in his home country of the Dominican Republic.
2017 Hall Of Fame Vote Shows Baseball Could Be Softening On Steroids
Two 2017 Baseball Hall of Fame inductees were accused of using steroids. Writers may be more accepting of those players.
MLB Finally Gives World Series Home-Field Advantage To The Best Team
Thanks to a new collective bargaining agreement, the All-Star Game will no longer decide who gets home-field advantage in the World Series.
