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June 30, 2024 at 2:14 AM

11 people injured when escalator malfunctions in Milwaukee ballpark after Brewers lose to Cubs

Eleven people were injured when an escalator malfunctioned at American Family Field in Milwaukee following the Brewers’ loss to the Chicago Cubs
June 30, 2024 at 2:14 AM
FILE - American Family Field is pictured on Sept. 15, 2023, in Milwaukee. Multiple people were injured Saturday, June 29, 2024, when an escalator malfunctioned at the ballpark following the Brewers' loss to the Chicago Cubs, a team official said. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File)
June 29, 2024 at 2:22 PM

Orlando Cepeda, slugging Hall of Fame first baseman nicknamed 'Baby Bull,' dies at 86

Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed “Baby Bull” who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died
June 29, 2024 at 2:22 PM
FILE - Willie Mays, left, is joined by former San Francisco Giants' Orlando Cepeda, right, Willie McCovey and Juan Marichal, front, before Game 3 of the World Series between the Giants and the Anaheim Angels in San Francisco,Oct. 22, 2002. Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93. Mays' family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night, June 18, 2024, he had “passed away peacefully” Tuesday afternoon surrounded by loved ones. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)
June 28, 2024 at 12:27 AM

Bat boy may be Dodgers' Most Valuable Player

Last night, bat boy Javier Herrera saved MLB star Shohei Ohtani by catching a screaming line-drive foul ball barehanded in the dugout.
June 28, 2024 at 12:27 AM
VIDEO: Bat boy may be Dodgers' Most Valuable Player
June 21, 2024 at 5:41 PM

Kansas governor signs bills enabling effort to entice Chiefs and Royals with new stadiums

Kansas' governor has signed legislation enabling the state to lure the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs and Major League Baseball’s Royals away from neighboring Missouri
June 21, 2024 at 5:41 PM
FILE - A woman and her dog walk past Kauffman Stadium, home of the Kansas City Royals baseball team, March 24, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. The Kansas Legislature's top leaders endorsed helping the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals finance new stadiums in Kansas ahead of a special session set to convene Tuesday, June 18. The plan would authorize state bonds for stadium construction and pay them off with revenues from sports betting, the Kansas Lottery and new tax dollars generated in and around the new venues. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
June 21, 2024 at 4:54 PM

Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson speaks out on racism he experienced playing in Alabama

Being back at Rickwood Field brought back painful memories for MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson, who detailed the racism he experienced there.
June 21, 2024 at 4:54 PM
Baseball legend Reggie Jackson attends the 18th Annual Harold and Carole Pump Foundation Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Aug. 10, 2018 in Beverly Hills, Calif.
June 21, 2024 at 4:01 PM

MLB pays tribute to its Black pioneers

The League held its first-ever game at Rickwood Field in Alabama, the nation's oldest professional ballpark and former home to the Negro League's Birmingham Black Barons. ABC News' Danny New reports.
June 21, 2024 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO:  MLB pays tribute to its Black pioneers
June 20, 2024 at 8:03 PM

MLB to play 1st regular season game at historic Rickwood Field

The Giants and Cardinals will face off at Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, former home of the Black Barons. Both MLB teams will be wearing special jerseys honoring Negro League teams.
June 20, 2024 at 8:03 PM
VIDEO: MLB to play 1st regular season game at historic Rickwood Field
June 20, 2024 at 3:56 AM

Celebrating the life of baseball great Willie Mays

Ballparks around the country are paying tribute to the legendary baseball player who died at the age of 93.
June 20, 2024 at 3:56 AM
VIDEO: Celebrating the life of baseball great Willie Mays
June 19, 2024 at 2:34 PM

Willie Mays dies at 93

Mays, considered one of the greatest baseball players in history, had a career that spanned two decades and included two MVP awards, 24 All-Star games and a World Series championship.
June 19, 2024 at 2:34 PM
VIDEO: Willie Mays dies at 93
June 19, 2024 at 12:48 PM

Baseball legend Willie Mays dies at 93

Willie Mays, widely considered to be one of the greatest baseball players in the history of the game, has died at 93.
June 19, 2024 at 12:48 PM
In this March 2, 1964, file photo, San Francisco Giants' Willie Mays is all set for workout at the baseball club's training camp at Casa Grande, Ariz.
June 19, 2024 at 6:50 AM

Baseball legend Willie Mays dies at 93

Baseball's 1979 hall of fame inductee Willie Mays has died at 93, the San Francisco Giants confirmed Tuesday night.
June 19, 2024 at 6:50 AM
VIDEO: Baseball legend Willie Mays dies at 93
June 16, 2024 at 3:23 PM

MLB umpire latest to face discipline for allegedly violating gambling rules

The MLB umpire, Pat Hoberg, is being disciplined by the league for allegedly violating the league’s gambling rules.
June 16, 2024 at 3:23 PM
VIDEO: MLB umpire latest to face discipline for allegedly violating gambling rules
June 16, 2024 at 1:51 AM

Major League Baseball disciplines umpire

Pat Hoberg denies violating the league's gambling rules and is appealing the decision.
June 16, 2024 at 1:51 AM
VIDEO: Major League Baseball disciplines umpire
June 11, 2024 at 12:16 AM

‘Antiques Roadshow’ appraiser stunned by historic baseball bat used by Yankees legend

The appraiser on “Antiques Roadshow” was astonished by a historic baseball bat once used by Yankees legend Mickey Mantle.
June 11, 2024 at 12:16 AM
VIDEO: ‘Antiques Roadshow’ appraiser stunned by historic baseball bat used by Yankees legend
June 5, 2024 at 10:12 AM

MLB shortstop permanently banned for betting on baseball

San Diego Padres shortstop Tucupita Marcano has been permanently banned from MLB for gambling more than $150,000 on baseball, according to the league.
June 5, 2024 at 10:12 AM
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Tucupita Marcano takes a throw down to second base during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, July 7, 2023, in Phoenix.
June 5, 2024 at 10:10 AM

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter pleads guilty in gambling case

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, pleaded guilty to federal charges related to stealing nearly $17 million from the Dodgers player.
June 5, 2024 at 10:10 AM
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball star Shohei Ohtani, arrives at federal court in Los Angeles, Tuesday, June 4, 2024.
1 month ago

MLB player facing potential lifetime ban for allegedly betting on baseball

ESPN reports that Padres infielder Tucupita Marcano is under investigation for betting on Pittsburgh Pirates-related games last season.
1 month ago
VIDEO: MLB player facing potential lifetime ban for allegedly betting on baseball
1 month ago

Granddaughter of Negro League baseball great 'stunned' by stats merger with MLB

Major League Baseball has merged Negro Leagues statistics into its record books. The granddaughter of one of the Negro Leagues' greats calls it "a dream come true."
1 month ago
VIDEO: MLB adding players from the Negro Leagues to its official record books
1 month ago

Granddaughter of Negro League star speaks on stats merger with MLB

"It's a dream come true", Turkey Stearns granddaughter says of stats merger.
1 month ago
"It's a dream come true", Turkey Stearns granddaughter says of stats merger.
1 month ago

MLB adding players from the Negro Leagues to its official record books

Former Negro League players' statistics will be officially incorporated into Major League Baseball’s historical records.
1 month ago
VIDEO: MLB adding players from the Negro Leagues to its official record books
1 month ago

Baseball records changing MLB forever

ABC's Demarco Morgan reports that Major League Baseball has officially embraced the Negro Leagues numbers in its official historical record.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Baseball records changing MLB forever
1 month ago

MLB to add Negro League statistics to record books

Major League Baseball is set to announce statistics from the Negro Leagues will now be officially integrated into the MLB’s historical record books.
1 month ago
VIDEO: MLB to add Negro League statistics to record books
1 month ago

New bronze statue of Jackie Robinson soon heading to Kansas

Plus, the tallest waterslide in the U.S. debuts in Wisconsin’s Olympus Water Park.
1 month ago
VIDEO: New bronze statue of Jackie Robinson soon heading to Kansas
1 month ago

MLB player Bryce Harper helps with 'promposal'

ABC News' Danny New explains how the Major League Baseball star helped one lucky teen ask a girl to the prom.
1 month ago
VIDEO:  MLB player Bryce Harper helps with 'promposal'
1 month ago

Shohei Ohtani honored with LA Dodgers bobblehead

The Japanese baseball star also surprised young fan Albert at UCLA Mattel Children’s Hospital before the game and invited the 13-year-old to throw out the first pitch against the Cincinnati Reds.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Shohei Ohtani honored with LA Dodgers bobblehead
2 months ago

Shohei Ohtani's interpreter to plead guilty to stealing millions from baseball star

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, has agreed to plead guilty to bank fraud in relation to stealing nearly $17 million from the player.
2 months ago
Interpreter Ippei Mizuhara of the Los Angeles Angels looks on against the New York Mets at Citi Field, Aug. 25, 2023, in New York.
2 months ago

Bees delay Diamondbacks baseball game

The Arizona Diamondbacks game against the Los Angeles Dodgers was delayed nearly two hours on Tuesday after a bee colony decided to form at the top of the protective netting behind home plate.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Bees delay Diamondbacks baseball game
2 months ago

Changes coming to sports uniforms

The MLB will address several issues players have with the new "see-through" uniforms. Meanwhile, the NFL will now allow "guardian caps" for the top of helmets during games.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Changes coming to sports uniforms
2 months ago

Umpires under fire

ABC News' Andrew Dymburt explains why MLB fans are slamming a string of recent controversial calls and are demanding a change.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Umpires under fire
3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter surrenders

The former interpreter is now free on bond, but is facing a charge that could land him in prison for decades if convicted for allegedly stealing money to pay for his gambling debts.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter surrenders
3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter released on bond

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for the LA Dodgers star has been released on bond after allegedly stealing millions from in a gambling scheme, the Department of Justice said.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter released on bond
3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter released on bond in federal bank fraud case

The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani now faces federal charges over allegations he stole millions from MLB's highest-paid player.
3 months ago
Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara arrive to a game against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch Feb. 27, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona.
3 months ago

Feds announce they are charging Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter

Ippei Mizuhara has been charged with bank fraud after he allegedly stole more than 16-million-dollars from Ohtani's account without any knowledge from the MLB all-star.
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Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter charged with bank fraud

Ippei Mizuhara is accused of using $16 million stolen from Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to cover gambling debts.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter charged with bank fraud
3 months ago

Ohtani’s former translator reportedly facing federal charges for gambling scandal

According to The New York Times, Ippei Mizuhara is in negotiations to plead guilty to federal charges related to an illegal gambling scandal.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Ohtani’s former translator reportedly facing federal charges for gambling scandal
3 months ago

MLB fans celebrate opening day

Baseball fans packed stadiums nationwide as Major League Baseball's 2024 season commenced.
3 months ago
VIDEO: MLB fans celebrate opening day
3 months ago

The stadium foods of 2024 MLB season

Steven Maak of Levy Restaurants chats about some of the fun food found at ballparks across the country this year.
3 months ago
VIDEO: The stadium foods of 2024 MLB season
3 months ago

Baseball’s biggest star under scrutiny over interpreter scandal

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is set to make his home debut amid a scandal involving his former interpreter.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Baseball’s biggest star under scrutiny over interpreter scandal
3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani breaks silence on gambling scandal involving ex-interpreter

The star athlete said he has “never bet on baseball or any other sport” amid the illegal gambling and theft allegations levied against his former interpreter and close friend, Ippei Mizuhara.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Shohei Ohtani breaks silence on gambling scandal involving ex-interpreter
3 months ago

Columnist Christine Brennan on Ohtani’s gambling scandal

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with USA Today columnist Christine Brennan about LA Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani’s statement after allegations his interpreter used Ohanti’s money to pay gambling debts.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Columnist Christine Brennan on Ohtani’s gambling scandal
3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani breaks silence on gambling scandal

The L.A. Dodger star opened up to the press for the first time after his translator was fired after allegations of a "massive theft" tied to gambling debts.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Shohei Ohtani breaks silence on gambling scandal
3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani says he never bet on sports as he addresses media

Shohei Ohtani broke his silence Monday about the gambling scandal that prompted his baseball team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, to fire his interpreter.
3 months ago
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers, right, speaks during a press conference, March 25, 2024.
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MLB player Shohei Ohtani addresses gambling scandal: 'Saddened and shocked'

In a prepared statement, through an interpreter, Ohtani said, "I am very saddened and shocked that someone who I trusted has done this."
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In a prepared statement, through an interpreter, Ohtani said, "I am very saddened and shocked that someone who I trusted has done this."
3 months ago

Ohtani to speak on interpreter controversy

Victor Oquendo reports ahead of superstar Shohei Ohtani addressing the media about allegations his money was used to pay off the alleged multimillion-dollar gambling debt of his longtime interpreter.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Ohtani to speak on interpreter controversy
3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani now part of MLB gambling investigation amid interpreter’s scandal

One of baseball’s biggest stars is embroiled in an investigation by Major League Baseball while the IRS also zeroes in on an alleged illegal gambling scandal involving his former interpreter.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Shohei Ohtani now part of MLB gambling investigation amid interpreter’s scandal
3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired as gambling allegations emerge

The baseball superstar's former interpreter reportedly racked up millions of dollars in gambling debts. The MLB has announced it's opening an investigation.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Shohei Ohtani's interpreter fired as gambling allegations emerge
3 months ago

MLB opens investigation into Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani's interpreter

The LA Dodgers fired the interpreter after he was accused of stealing millions from Ohtani to cover his gambling debt.
3 months ago
VIDEO: MLB opens investigation into Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani's interpreter
3 months ago

MLB opens investigation into Shohei Ohtani interpreter allegations

Major League Baseball said Friday it has begun formally investigating allegations involving Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.
3 months ago
Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reacts during the first inning of the 2024 MLB Seoul Series baseball game between Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres in Seoul, March 20, 2024.
3 months ago

Dodgers fire Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter amid gambling debts

The Los Angeles Dodgers fired Ohtani's longtime friend and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara after he allegedly stole more than $4.5 million from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Dodgers fire Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter amid gambling debts
3 months ago

Bomb scare interrupts MLB game in South Korea

Officers found no bombs at the stadium before the Dodgers faced the Padres.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Bomb scare interrupts MLB game in South Korea