In a highly anticipated decision, by a decisive 6-3 margin the U.S. Supreme Court paved the way for state-regulated sports betting, overturning a federal ban against the wishes of MLB and other sports leagues. (more…)
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MLBPA: No Threats of Spring Training Boycott
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) has sought to deny talk of a possible spring training boycott, saying that it has not made such a threat. (more…)
Showdown Looms Over Pitch Clock, Pace of Play in 2018
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred is intent on implementing several measures to speed the pace of play in MLB games, including the use of a pitch clock and a limit on mound visits, but the MLB Players Association is opposing the changes. (more…)
Little League Classic Returning in 2018
After a successful debut in 2017, the Little League Classic will return to BB&T Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field in August 2018. Next year’s matchup will see the Philadelphia Phillies square off against the New York Mets. (more…)
MLB, MLBPA Donating $1M to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum
Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLPBA) are jointly donating $1 million to the Kansas City-based Negro Leagues Baseball Museum (NLBM). The donation was announced on Wednesday. (more…)
MLB, MLBPA Release Rule Changes For 2017
On Thursday, Major League Baseball and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) released a series of rule changes for the 2017 season. (more…)
lettrs Inks Deal with MLBPA
The Major League Baseball Players Association and lettrs recently announced they are partnering to bring fan mail into the digital age. The mobile application specializes in allowing users to write and compose letters to send all over the world from their phones. (more…)
MLB: No London Games in 2017
Despite a previously stated desire from Major League Baseball to play regular season games in London next year, the league has officially cancelled those plans. (more…)
A-Rod drops lawsuits, accepts 2014 suspension
Well, there’s one distraction out of the way as baseball and the New York Yankees approach spring training: Alex Rodriguez will drop his lawsuits against MLB and the players union, accepting his year-long suspension. After an independent arbitrator determined a year-long suspension (including the playoffs) would be enough for usage of performance-enhancing drugs in the […]
MLB to players: Don’t take deer antler velvet supplements
Say goodbye to the Steroid Era in baseball; apparently the big fear in the commissioner’s office is that Major League Baseball is about to enter the Deer Antler Velvet Era when it comes to performance-enhancing drugs. To wit: MLB officials have warned players not to consume a diet supplement based on the velvet from deer […]