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Tejay Antone stepped onto the mound at Wrigley Field on Wednesday, becoming just the third pitcher ever to return to Major League Baseball after three elbow reconstruction surgeries. His perfect inning against the Cubs marked the end of a three-year journey filled with setbacks, tears, and hope that refused to die.
Two Chicago White Sox players just did something that's never happened in 150 years of Major League Baseball. Rookies Munetaka Murakami and Colson Montgomery homered in their fourth straight game together, smashing records along the way.
All 30 Major League Baseball stadiums are now powered by LED lighting and offer water refill stations, part of a massive green push that kept nearly 11,000 tons of recyclables out of landfills last year. The league just honored five teams for standout sustainability efforts that turned plastic waste into park benches and slashed water and energy use.
Major League Baseball launched "Flow Mayor," a vibrant Spanish-language campaign honoring the deep influence of Latin culture on America's pastime. The year-long celebration features Grammy-winning artists, cultural icons, and exclusive drops throughout the 2025 season.
Major League Baseball umpires are auctioning off 400+ items to support children's programs and community initiatives. Bidders can win everything from All-Star tickets to lunch with an umpire.
On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first Black player in Major League Baseball, stepping onto the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers and changing American sports forever. His courage under pressure helped move an entire nation toward equality.
San Diego Padres closer Mason Miller extended his scoreless streak to 29 2/3 innings Tuesday night, the longest active streak in Major League Baseball. He's now just four innings away from breaking the franchise record set by Cla Meredith.
Cancer survivor Jameson Taillon struck out 10 batters Sunday, triggering donations through a new MLB-wide partnership that turns every strikeout into cancer research funding. AbbVie's program will donate up to $1 million this season, with each Wrigley Field strikeout worth $241—representing the number of people diagnosed with cancer every hour.
Shohei Ohtani launched a first-pitch home run Saturday and extended his on-base streak to 45 games, moving into fifth place in Dodgers franchise history. The milestone caps a red-hot run that began last August and now stands as the longest active streak in Major League Baseball.
For the first time in two decades, Major League Baseball has seen back-to-back increases in Black player representation, jumping from 6.0% to 6.8% over two years. The rise reflects the payoff of youth development programs launched to reverse decades of decline.
Major League Baseball just created a dedicated YouTube channel designed entirely for kids who love baseball and softball. MLB Clubhouse features animated shows, drawing tutorials, player stories, and skill-building content to help the next generation fall in love with America's pastime.
Scott Pesch is recreating his 1994 cross-country baseball stadium bike ride, this time with his son Ethan, visiting all 30 MLB parks to raise $1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The 9,600-mile journey starts March 26 in Seattle and ends September 26 in Miami.
Major League Baseball just took a giant leap toward fairer games with robot umpires making their official debut on opening day. The new technology uses 12 high-speed cameras to verify strike calls in real time, giving players the power to challenge questionable decisions.
Major League Baseball is launching a groundbreaking replay system that lets players challenge ball and strike calls for the first time in the sport's 150-year history. The technology debuts Wednesday night, bringing definitive answers to baseball's most debated calls.
Baseball just got fairer with technology that lets players challenge umpire calls in real time. Major League Baseball is rolling out its Automated Ball/Strike System this season, giving teams the power to appeal questionable calls to cameras that track every pitch.
After battling back from Tommy John surgery, 22-year-old pitching prospect Andrew Painter will step onto the mound for his first Major League Baseball game on March 31. The Philadelphia Phillies officially announced their top prospect will join the Opening Day roster, marking the most anticipated homegrown pitcher debut in nearly two decades.
One hundred volunteers, including six former Major League Baseball players, gathered at Miami Beach to clear trash and plastic pollution. The cleanup effort contributes to MLB's ambitious goal of 250,000 volunteer hours in celebration of America's 250th birthday.
Baylor's Tyce Armstrong just accomplished something no Major League Baseball player has ever done: he crushed three grand slams in a single game. The redshirt senior's historic night made him only the second college player ever to achieve this rare feat.
Major League Baseball's top players are likely headed to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics for the first time in years. Commissioner Rob Manfred says momentum is building to bring America's pastime back to the world's biggest stage.
Baseball fans just got the win they've been asking for. Major League Baseball is eliminating local blackouts for 21 teams this season, making it easier than ever to watch your favorite team.
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