Starting in the 2026 season, Major League Baseball (MLB) will implement a challenge system for balls and strikes, marking the dawn of “robot umpiring.” This move, announced by ESPN’s Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) on X, has sparked excitement, debate, and curiosity among fans and players alike. With teams receiving two challenges per game to dispute home-plate…
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Toronto Blue Jays clinch playoff berth after last-place AL East finish in 2024
The Toronto Blue Jays are returning to October.
Toronto became the first American League team to clinch a playoff berth by beating the Ka…
Guardians win 10th straight, move into wild-card spot in American League
The Cleveland Guardians won their 10th straight game Saturday and moved into a wild-card position in the American League after the Houston A…
Kershaw pitches last regular-season start at Dodger Stadium
Clayton Kershaw pitched the final regular-season home game of his 18-year career with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, welcomed and sent o…
Clayton Kershaw retiring at end of season after 18-year career
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of the season, the club announced Thursday.
Kershaw, 37, has spent…
Cubs clinch playoff spot for first time since 2020
The Chicago Cubs punched their ticket to the postseason with an 8-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Chicago will be partici…
Judge passes DiMaggio for fourth on Yankees’ all-time HR list
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge hit the 362nd home run of his career Friday in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox to pass J…
What Is the Balk Rule in MLB? Understanding Baseball’s Most Confusing Call
For many baseball fans, few calls are as puzzling as the balk. You’ll see an umpire suddenly stop play, point to the pitcher, and award runners an extra base—often leaving fans (and sometimes even players) scratching their heads. So, what exactly is the balk rule in Major League Baseball (MLB), and why does it matter?…
Davey Johnson, World Series champ with Mets and Orioles, dies at 82
Davey Johnson, an All-Star second baseman who won the World Series twice with the Baltimore Orioles as a player and managed the New York Met…
Red Sox, Aroldis Chapman agree to 1-year, $13.3M extension
The Boston Red Sox and left-handed closer Aroldis Chapman agreed to a one-year, $13.3-million extension for the 2026 season, sources told Ma…