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March 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Bold new rules have reshaped baseball. Could more changes save starting pitching?
Bold decisions to change Major League Baseball’s longstanding rules quickened the pace of games and revived the popularity of stealing bases over the last few years
March 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
March 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Opening Day lineup: MLB ballparks dish out new food and drink menus
All the best of the new ballpark food and drink lineups hitting menus across the league from Yankee Stadium to T-Mobile Park for 2025 MLB Opening Day.
March 24, 2025 at 4:34 PM
March 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Ex-Yankee player Brett Gardner’s son dies on family vacation
The former Yankees outfielder and his wife, Jessica, said in a statement that their 14-year-old son, Miller, died “after falling ill along with several other family members while on vacation.”
March 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
March 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Former Yankees player Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son dies while on vacation
Former Yankees player Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son, Miller, "passed away peacefully" on Friday, his parents said in a statement.
March 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
March 24, 2025 at 7:52 AM
Former Yankees player Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son dies while on vacation
Former Yankees player Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son, Miller, "passed away peacefully" on Friday, his parents said in a statement.
March 24, 2025 at 7:52 AM
March 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Pitcher Julio Urías suspended through All-Star break under domestic violence policy
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías has been suspended through the All-Star break by Major League Baseball under its domestic violence policy with the players’ association
March 21, 2025 at 8:52 PM
March 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
One-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card sells for $1.11 million at auction
A one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card has been sold for $1.11 million after a two-week auction
March 21, 2025 at 1:40 PM
March 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Shohei Ohtani homers at the Tokyo Dome, delighting fans in home country
Shohei Ohtani hit a towering solo homer in his return to Japan, taking Chicago Cubs pitcher Nate Pearson deep with a ball that barely cleared the fence in right-center field and helping the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 to sweep the two...
March 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
March 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Ohtani delivers in return to Japan, Dodgers beat the Cubs in season opener
Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 in Major League Baseball’s season opener at the Tokyo Dome
March 18, 2025 at 3:02 PM
March 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Shohei Ohtani merchandise is prompting long lines -- even in the rain -- in Tokyo
The Los Angeles Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani an unprecedented $700 million contract hoping to drive interest — and the dollars that come with it — from fans across the Pacific
March 17, 2025 at 4:23 PM
March 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
MLB regular season just days away
As exhibition games continue, Japanese fans pack the Tokyo Dome to see the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani.
March 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
March 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Chelsea Freeman on her husband Freddie Freeman’s World Series run, son’s health
Chelsea Freeman reflects on husband Freddie Freeman’s history-making World Series run and how the Dodgers rallied around their family amid son’s battle with Guillain-Barré syndrome.
March 12, 2025 at 8:01 PM
1 month ago
MLB spring training underway
With a little over a month to go until opening day there are big changes coming to MLB.
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Yankees update long-standing facial hair policy
The Yankees' long-standing policy against facial hair has finally been cut short.
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Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter sentenced to nearly 5 years in fraud case
Ippei Mizuhara pleaded guilty last year to one count of bank fraud and one count of subscribing to a false tax return.
2 months ago
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Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter sentenced to 57 months in prison
Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison on charges related to stealing nearly $17 million from the Dodgers player.
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New audio evidence released in Shohei Ohtani fraud case
The biggest star in baseball’s former translator is charged with stealing millions of dollars from him.
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FBI warns sports leagues about theft rings targeting athletes’ homes
The agency is warning that theft groups from South America have been going after athletes’ homes “due to the perception they may have high-end goods.”
3 months ago
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Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani announces he's married
The athlete revealed he is married to a woman from Japan.
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Baseball fans mourn loss of 'the man of steal'
Rickey Henderson died Friday in Oakland. He was known for stealing a record 1,400 bases, as well as scoring more runs and having more leadoff home runs than any other player in history.
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Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate World Series title with victory parade
ABC News’ Melissa Adan reports on the city of Los Angeles turning out to cheer on the World Series Champs.
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Dodger fans clashed with police after World Series win
The "hostile" crowd was deemed an unlawful assembly late, according to the LAPD.
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LA Dodgers return home for victory parade
KABC's Marc Cota Robles is on the streets of Los Angeles where fans are getting ready for an epic party celebrating the new World Series champions.
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Police clash with 'hostile' fans in Los Angeles after Dodgers win World Series
"Leave the area immediately and follow all officers orders," the Los Angeles Police Department said on social media.
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Dodgers clinch 2024 World Series in Game 5
The Los Angeles Dodgers came from behind with the largest comeback in World Series history to defeat the New York Yankees 7-6 at Yankee Stadium, clinching the team’s eighth title.
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Chelsea Freeman on husband Freddie Freeman's World Series run, son's health journey
The mother of three spoke about her husband’s incredible run, her son Max Freeman’s recent health battle and the Dodgers supportive community.
5 months ago
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Los Angeles Dodgers win the 2024 World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series.
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Yankees win Game 4 to avoid World Series sweep
The New York Yankees won 11-4 against the Los Angeles Dodgers in their home stadium, keeping their hopes of winning the series alive as the World Series continues into Game 5.
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84-year-old retired NY firefighter watches Yankees win at his 1st World Series game
Joe Baal, a retired firefighter, went to his first Yankees game at age 8.
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84-year-old former firefighter surprised with tickets to 1st World Series thanks to loved ones
"I just wanted to share with the world what a great man my dad is," daughter Jaymie DePalo said about her dad, Joe Baal, who was a New York City firefighter for 27 years.
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MLB stars discuss 2024 World Series
Derek Jeter, David Ortiz, Alex Rodriguez and commentator Kevin Burkhardt chat about the World Series matchup between the LA Dodgers and the New York Yankees.
5 months ago
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Dodgers lead 3-0 over Yankees in World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one win away from a World Series title and the New York Yankees are one loss away from being swept after Game 3.
5 months ago
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Shohei Ohtani set to play in Game 3 of World Series after shoulder injury
The Dodgers pitcher appears to be on track to play his first World Series game at Yankee Stadium after hurting his shoulder late in Game 2 while trying to steal second base.
5 months ago
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Los Angeles Dodgers take game 1 in World Series
This is the first Yankee-Dodgers world series matchup since 1981 and it ended with a walk-off grand slam.
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By the Numbers: World Series mania!
Two storied franchises duke it out for the 12th time, but the Dodgers and Yankees haven’t faced off like this since 1981. The money expended to get to this point is tonight’s By the Numbers.
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Longtime Yankees, Dodgers fans face off as starting pitchers
Gerrit Cole is the Game 1 starter when the Yankees and Dodgers open the World Series Friday night in Los Angeles. Jack Flaherty will get the ball for the Dodgers.
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Yankees face Dodgers in World Series
ABC News’ Will Reeve shares what to expect as the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to meet tonight for Game 1 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium.
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Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series: 5 storylines to watch
Two of the most storied teams in baseball are ready to face off in the 2024 World Series.
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Former LA Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63
The sports world paid tribute to the larger-than-life pitcher, who took baseball by storm in 1981, helping lead the Dodgers to the World Series in his rookie year.
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Dodgers to face Yankees in World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers are headed to the World Series after beating the Mets in Game 6 of the NLCS.
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Yankees slug their way to the World Series in dramatic fashion
ABC's Phil Lipof highlights the MLB playoffs, and the Dodgers and Mets are set to face off in Game 6.
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Dodgers dominate Mets in Game 4 of NLCS
The Cleveland Guardians beat the New York Yankees 7-5 in the ALCS while the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 10-2, and are now one win away from heading to the World Series.
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Dodgers beat Mets in Game 3 of NLCS playoffs
The Los Angeles Dodgers now lead 2-1 after their 0-8 win against the New York Mets.
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Yankees take 2-0 lead over Guardians in ALCS playoffs
The New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 6-3 on Tuesday night. The Yankees are just two wins away from their first World Series appearance in 15 years.
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Yankees and Mets baseball playoffs doubleheader ends in double wins
New York baseball fans are celebrating after the New York Mets beat the L.A. Dodgers 7-3 in Game 2 of the NLCS and the New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-2 in Game 1 of the ALCS.
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This 9-year-old Dodgers fan's Shohei Ohtani baseball card costume is a home run
Ryan, a Dodgers fan from Covina, California, knocked this costume out of the park!
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4 teams now have their eyes on the World Series
The matchups are set with four teams having their eyes on the World Series. ABC News’ Melissa Adan breaks down the matchups.
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MLB playoff preview
The Tigers and Guardians are playing on Saturday for the chance to face the Yankees for the AL Championship. ABC News' Melissa Adan reports from Los Angeles.
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Yankees move on to American League Championship
After defeating the Kansas City Royals, New York waits to play the winner of a series between the Cleveland Guardians and Detroit Tigers.
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Mets advance to NLCS playoffs
A grand slam by Francisco Lindor helped the New York Mets beat the Philadelphia Phillies, sending the team to its first National League Championship Series since 2015.
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