MLB Commemorating Sixth Annual Lou Gehrig Day On June 2
June 2 is a special date for all of MLB as teams take various measures to recognize Lou Gehrig Day. This year is the sixth annual recognition by the league for the New York Yankees legend. The date is used…
Phillies’ Cristopher Sánchez Joins Orel Hershiser In Rare Territory
The Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres last Wednesday behind another dominant start from Cristopher Sánchez. The left-hander did not allow a run in seven innings of work, which extended his scoreless streak to 44.2.…
MLB & Players Association Make Opening CBA Proposals With Salary Cap At Center Of Talks
Major League Baseball and the Players Association (MLBPA) submitted their opening proposals for a new collective bargaining agreement (CBA), but the two sides remain far apart in negotiations. The current CBA is set to expire in Dec. 2026, and there…
MLB Already Citing Dodgers’ Spending In CBA Talks With Union
Two weeks removed from an opening meeting between MLB and the Players Association (MLBPA), the union submitted their first formal proposal to league in collective bargaining negotiations. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is set to expire at 8:59 p.m.…
Second Annual MLB Rivalry Weekend Details And Matchups
The 2026 season marks a fourth year since MLB again implemented a balanced schedule for all teams, and it's the second in a row to have what's deemed Rivalry Weekend across the sport. MLB's second annual Rivalry Weekend features 11…
MLB Partners With Polymarket for Prediction Markets as Guardians Scandal Reshapes Baseball Betting
Major League Baseball announced Polymarket as its exclusive prediction market exchange partner on March 19, signing a multi-year agreement that gives the platform access to official MLB marks, logos, and data distributed through Sportradar. Commissioner Rob Manfred simultaneously signed a…
MLB Expands Gambling Partnerships By Signing Deal With Polymarket
Major League Baseball, which has long had an issue with illegal gambling and is currently in the midst of another scandal involving two Cleveland Guardians pitchers, announced two new agreements, including one that named Polymarket as MLB’s official prediction market…
MLB Team Owners Vote To Enforce Rule To Curb Pitch Tipping
Major League Baseball has introduced several new rule changes in recent years, including a pitch clock, shift restrictions and larger bases. This season will bring about the biggest change with the implementation of the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system on…
MLB Spring Breakout Expanding To Tournament-Style Format In 2027
Major League Baseball announced that Spring Breakout will be expanding to a tournament-style format in 2027. The new single-elimination tournament will begin next year to avoid a conflict with the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Teams will be comprised of top…
MLB Considering Partnering With Prediction Markets
Major League Baseball has formed a close relationship with gambling companies over the years, to a point that it has become integrated into the game day experience during broadcasts. At the same time, MLB has also seen former Cleveland Guardians…
Rob Manfred Optimistic MLB Will Participate In 2028 Olympics
The 2028 Olympics (LA28) are coming to Los Angeles, and among the highlights is the return of baseball and softball to the games. Baseball was last included as an official Olympic event during the Tokyo 2021 Summer Olympics, with the…
MLB Potentially Proposing Salary Cap & Floor With $100 Million Gap
The current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between Major League Baseball and the Players Association is set to expire following the 2026 season, so negotiations for a new one are underway. Although financials are always at the heart of any CBA,…
