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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
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts walks on to the field during team introductions before an MLB Tokyo Series baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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
New stadium foods hitting ballparks for the 2025 MLB season.
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
VIDEO: Ex-Yankee player Brett Gardner’s son dies on family vacation
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
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

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
Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees in action against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on October 03, 2021 in New York City. New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
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
FILE - Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
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
FILE - Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Paul Skenes (30) delivers during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Saturday, March 1, 2025, in Sarasota, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough, File)
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
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, from left rear, Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki, second from top left, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30), Cubs' Shota Imanaga, and the Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and Roki Sasaki, right, pose with team staff members for a photo after their MLB Tokyo Series baseball game in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, March 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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
Chicago Cubs' Seiya Suzuki holds on to his broken bat after grounding out in the first inning of an MLB Japan Series baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, March 18, 2025. (AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko)
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
Baseball fans wait in line to get into an MLB souvenir store before the Tokyo Series exhibition games with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Chicago Cubs, the Yomiuri Giants and the Hanshin Tigers at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo, Sunday, March 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Hiro Komae)
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
VIDEO: MLB regular season just days away
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
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.
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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: MLB spring training underway
1 month ago

Yankees update long-standing facial hair policy

The Yankees' long-standing policy against facial hair has finally been cut short.
1 month ago
New York Yankees relief pitcher Devin Williams participates in spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Feb. 14, 2025.
2 months ago

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
Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers baseball star Shohei Ohtani expected to be sentenced for bank and tax fraud arrives at federal court, Feb. 6, 2025, in Santa Ana, Calif.
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter sentenced to 57 months in prison
2 months ago

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.
2 months ago
The biggest star in baseball’s former translator is charged with stealing millions of dollars from him.
3 months ago

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
VIDEO: FBI warns sports leagues about theft rings targeting athletes’ homes
3 months ago

Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani announces he's married

The athlete revealed he is married to a woman from Japan.
3 months ago
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani addresses the media about his surprise marriage announcement, Feb. 29, 2024, during spring training baseball workouts at Camelback Ranch in Phoenix.
3 months ago

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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Baseball fans mourn loss of 'the man of steal'
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate World Series title with victory parade
5 months ago

Dodger fans clashed with police after World Series win

The "hostile" crowd was deemed an unlawful assembly late, according to the LAPD.
5 months ago
The "hostile" crowd was deemed an unlawful assembly late, according to the LAPD.
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: LA Dodgers return home for victory parade
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
A Dodgers fan reacts as police officers advance on the street after the Los Angeles Dodgers' victory over the New York Yankees to win the World Series in Los Angeles, California, Oct. 30, 2024.
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Dodgers clinch 2024 World Series in Game 5
5 months ago

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
Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers poses for a photo with his family after defeating the New York Mets in Game 6 of the NLCS presented by loanDepot at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Oct. 20, 2024.
5 months ago

Los Angeles Dodgers win the 2024 World Series

Los Angeles Dodgers won the 2024 World Series.
5 months ago
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 30:  The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate as the they defeat the New York Yankees 7-6 in game 5 to win the 2024 World Series at Yankee Stadium on October 30, 2024 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Yankees win Game 4 to avoid World Series sweep
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
Jaymie DePalo and her father, Joe Baal.
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
"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.
5 months ago

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
VIDEO: MLB stars discuss 2024 World Series
5 months ago

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
VIDEO: Dodgers lead 3-0 over Yankees in World Series 
5 months ago

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
VIDEO: Shohei Ohtani set to play in Game 3 of World Series after shoulder injury
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Los Angeles Dodgers take game 1 in World Series
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
By the Numbers: World Series mania!
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
Longtime Yankees, Dodgers fans face off as starting pitchers
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Yankees face Dodgers in World Series
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani celebrates their win against the New York Mets in Game 6 of a baseball NL Championship Series, Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, in Los Angeles. The Dodgers will face the New York Yankees in the World Series.
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Former LA Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela dies at 63
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Dodgers to face Yankees in World Series
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Yankees slug their way to the World Series in dramatic fashion
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Dodgers dominate Mets in Game 4 of NLCS
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Dodgers beat Mets in Game 3 of NLCS playoffs
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Yankees take 2-0 lead over Guardians in ALCS playoffs
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Yankees and Mets baseball playoffs doubleheader ends in double wins
5 months ago

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!
5 months ago
VIDEO: This 9-year-old Dodgers fan's Shohei Ohtani baseball card costume is a home run
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: 4 teams now have their eyes on the World Series
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: MLB playoff preview
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Yankees move on to American League Championship
5 months ago

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.
5 months ago
VIDEO: Mets advance to NLCS playoffs