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Yahoo SportsMLB lockout progress? Negotiations pick up steam with union proposal
In first hint of progress, MLB and union representatives will meet for second day in a row.
Yahoo SportsEx-MLB pitcher Sergio Mitre sentenced to prison in Mexico after rape, murder of 22-month old
Sergio Mitre last pitched in the league in 2011. He was arrested in July 2020.
Yahoo SportsIs David Ortiz breaking the Baseball Hall of Fame's DH stigma or transcending it?
The Red Sox legend has a chance to make the Baseball Hall of Fame on his first ballot, soaring where other designated hitters have struggled to gain appreciation.
Yahoo SportsMLB rejected the Rays' plan to split team with Montreal. Where do they go next?
Rays owner Stuart Sternberg chafed at the league's rejection of his novel sister-city concept, but now has to find a new idea for getting his team out of Tropicana Field.
Yahoo SportsWhy does Baseball Hall of Fame voting make people so mad?
Electing new players to Cooperstown has stirred debate from the beginning, but it wasn't always like this.
Yahoo SportsMLB betting: Mets, Yankees are among World Series favorites
The Mets and Yankees are amongst the World Series favorites in 2022.
Yahoo SportsMLB lockout: League economic proposals make little headway with players
MLB's proposals in the first significant negotiations since the lockout began didn't foster optimism that a deal would be reached anytime soon.
Yahoo SportsRed Sox, Cubs pitcher Jon Lester retires after 16 years, 3 World Series titles
Five years after helping the Cubs win their first World Series in over 100 years, Lester is ready to hang up his cleats.
Yahoo SportsJean Ramirez, Rays bullpen catcher, dead at 28
Jean Ramirez was with the Rays during the team's 2020 run to the World Series.
Yahoo SportsMLB, union to meet Thursday for first substantive negotiations since lockout began
MLB is set to deliver an economics proposal to the players in the first negotiations since the lockout began on Dec. 2.
Yahoo SportsReport: Yankees' Rachel Balkovec to become first female manager in minor league history
Balkovec will manage the Yankees' Low-A affiliate in Tampa.
Yahoo SportsGenevieve Beacom becomes first woman to play professional baseball in Australia
Genevieve Beacom tossed a scoreless inning during her debut.
Yahoo SportsMLB reportedly looking to restart labor talks with union in January
The proposal would mark the first time the two sides have talked since the lockout.
Yahoo SportsESPN to pair Alex Rodriguez with Michael Kay on Manningcast-style Sunday Night Baseball show
The normal Sunday Night Baseball crew is also being shaken up.
Yahoo SportsFired Mets GM Zack Scott found not guilty after DWI arrest
Zack Scott wished the Mets "nothing but the best" in a statement.
Yahoo SportsAlex Rodriguez could get his own version of 'The Manningcast' as ESPN shakes up baseball coverage
Alex Rodriguez would move out of the "Sunday Night Baseball" booth if ESPN makes the move.
Yahoo SportsMLB Network cuts ties with Ken Rosenthal, reportedly over criticism of Rob Manfred
MLB commissioner apparently didn't like some of Rosenthal's articles.
Yahoo SportsClimate change will force major sports leagues to change. Is MLB ready?
As MLB and environmentally conscious players work on sustainability initiatives, climate change could soon require more drastic action in the vein of 2020's travel limitations.
Yahoo SportsLongtime Mariners 3B Kyle Seager announces retirement from MLB
One of Seattle's most beloved players is hanging up his cleats.
Yahoo SportsA ball, a bat, a lock and a chain: How the ubiquitous MLB lockout stock photos came to be
With baseball frozen, the internet still needs photos to go with its updates. One photographer took care of that.
Yahoo SportsDodgers, former MVP Cody Bellinger reportedly reached $17M deal prior to lockout
Bellinger and the Dodgers reportedly got the deal done prior to the Dec. 1 transaction freeze.
Yahoo SportsMLB post-lockout wish lists: Who has the biggest needs to fill before the season?
With the market frozen, some of MLB's biggest contenders have gaping holes on their rosters.
Yahoo SportsTigers first-base coach and former outfielder Kimera Bartee dies at 49
Bartee spent 12 years with the Pirates in both minor and major league coaching roles.
Yahoo SportsMets owner Steve Cohen announces Buck Showalter as team's next manager
Buck Showalter reportedly signed a three-year deal with the Mets.
Yahoo SportsNFL’s updated COVID protocols are a step toward ‘a new phase of the pandemic’ in sports
Multiple experts suggested to Yahoo Sports that leagues could consider even greater changes. Would that include asymptomatic athletes being able to play?
Headlines
- MLB labor talks: Players union wants significant bump in minimum salary
- Ex-MLB pitcher Sergio Mitre sentenced to prison after rape, murder of 22-month old
- MLB rejects the Rays' plan to split time in Montreal; what's next for Tampa?
- Police say mother, son who fell to death at Petco Park was suicide-homicide
- Lester, World Series champ with Red Sox and Cubs, retires after 16 seasons