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February 19, 2024

Dodgers optimistic about Shohei Ohtani's recovery timeline as spring training begins

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed hope that Shohei Ohtani will be able to play in a spring training game soon as he continues to recover from elbow surgery.

February 18, 2024

3-time World Series champion attempting MLB comeback in 2024: report

Pablo Sandoval, a three-time World Series champion with the San Francisco Giants, has returned to his former team to attempt an MLB comeback.

February 17, 2024

Former MLB pitcher Scott Erickson made threats after he was seen hiding near fatal crash scene, daughter says

Rebecca Grossman's daughter tearfully testified that she noticed former major league baseball player Scott Erickson hiding as investigators questioned her mom after a fatal crash.

February 15, 2024

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announces his tenure will end after current contract expires

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced on Thursday that once his current contract ends in January 2029, there will be another commissioner.

February 15, 2024

World Series champion pitcher, Reds Hall of Famer Don Gullett dead at 73

The baseball world paid tribute to Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame pitcher and World Series champion Don Gullett, who died earlier this week at the age of 73.

February 14, 2024

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. named Topps cover athlete for 2024 baseball trading cards following MVP season

After winning his first MVP Award for his historic 2023 season, Ronald Acuña Jr. got the nod as Topps' cover athlete for their Series 1 trading cards this year.

February 13, 2024

Nike's new jerseys for 2024 MLB season get mixed reviews from players, fans

Nike's Vapor Premier jersey heading into the 2024 season was tested on more than 300 MLB players, but some are not liking the design this year.

February 13, 2024

Police announce arrest in theft, destruction of Jackie Robinson statue; additional arrests likely

Police in Wichita, Kansas, say a man who was already in custody has been charged in the theft of a bronze statue of Jackie Robinson that was later found dismantled and burned.

February 9, 2024

Bo Jackson awarded $21M in extortion case against niece and nephew

Former NFL Pro Bowler and MLB All-Star Bo Jackson was awarded $21 million from an extortion case against his niece and nephew last week.

February 9, 2024

MLB determines former Mets GM Billy Eppler falsified injuries, hands down suspension through end of 2024

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said an investigation determined that former Mets executive Billy Eppler violated the league's injured list rules to create open roster spots.