Baseball

Batboy's Death Highlights Dangers For Baseball's Bystanders

Batboy Kaiser Carlile died after being struck by a player's practice swing, a reminder the sport puts those on the sidelines at risk.

 | Matt Moreno

Rockies Get What They Need Out Of Shocking Tulowitzki Trade

Troy Tulowitzki and reliever LaTroy Hawkins were reportedly traded to the Toronto Blue Jays for Jose Reyes and three young pitchers.

 | Matt Moreno

Cole Hamels' No-Hitter Helps Phillies' Trade Talks

The price for Philadelphia Phillies ace starting pitcher Cole Hamels could be on the rise after he threw his first no-hitter in the major leagues.

 | Tom Kackley

ESPN Benches Colin Cowherd After Comments About Dominicans

ESPN announced Colin Cowherd would no longer be doing on-air work after he made disparaging remarks about Dominicans.

 | Christian Bryant

MLB Expansion: Possibly Coming To A City Near You

The MLB commissioner says the league could expand. We take a look at some potential cities for the next MLB franchise.

 | Tom Kackley

MLB's Rules Make The All-Star Game Awkwardly Meaningful

The increased roster size, in-game changes and other unique rules give the MLB All-Star Game an odd aesthetic.

 | Matt Moreno

A-Rod Is Breaking Records, But No One Seems To Care

Yankees slugger Alex Rodriguez is breaking more records than ever in 2015, but his checkered past has made for a muted reaction in the baseball world.

 | Carter Woodiel

Kansas City's MLB All-Star Ballot-Stuffers Might Not Matter

Kansas City Royals players currently lead in seven of nine starting positions for the MLB All-Star Game, but those starters don't usually last long.

 | Matt Moreno

Jose Tabata Hit-By-Pitch Didn't Break MLB's Unwritten Rules

Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer lost his chance at a perfect game when an inside slider bounced off the elbow of the Pirates' Jose Tabata.

 | Matt Moreno

Alex Rodriguez Adds Another Milestone With 3,000th Hit

Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez notched his 3,000 hit Friday a little more than a month after passing Willie Mays in career homeruns.

 | Christian Bryant

Cardinals Hack: A Lucky Password Guess Or A Criminal Attack?

The New York Times reports the St. Louis Cardinals might have hacked the Houston Astros by using a front office executive's old password.

 | Matt Moreno

FBI Reportedly Investigating St. Louis Cardinals For Hacking

The New York Times reports the FBI is investigating whether the St. Louis Cardinals hacked the Houston Astros' scouting database.

 | Matt Moreno

MLB Draft Highlights The Importance Of A Franchise Shortstop

The first three players drafted by MLB teams Monday were shortstops. Vanderbilt's Dansby Swanson went first overall to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

 | Matt Moreno

Despite Precautions, Baseball Hasn't Made Stands Fully Safe

Even with nets in place, wayward balls and, to a lesser extent, shattered bats can make foul territory a dangerous place.

 | Evan Thomas

Ernie Banks, Chicago's 'Mr. Cub,' Dies At 83

Ernie Banks enjoyed a decorated career as the first black player on the Chicago Cubs roster.

 | Evan Thomas

Chicago Wins U.S. Title In Little League World Series

Chicago's Jackie Robinson West trumped Las Vegas 7-5 Saturday to win Little League's U.S. Championship.

 | Matt Picht

Former Voice Of The Mets Ralph Kiner Dies At 91

The Pirates slugger hit more than 300 home runs in his career and continued to broadcast baseball games after retirement.

 | Kristian Mundahl