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A group called the Orlando Dreamers is making a serious bid to bring Major League Baseball to Central Florida, backed by over $2 billion in committed funding. The city's booming tourism industry and status as America's largest media market without baseball could make it a perfect fit for MLB expansion.
Chicago White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami is rewriting baseball's record books with 18 home runs in his first 53 games, leading the entire American League. The Japanese sensation is proving that dreams of MLB stardom can become reality at any stage.
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.
The Cleveland Guardians just called up Travis Bazzana, their first ever No. 1 overall draft pick, and his parents changed their plane tickets mid-flight from Australia to witness history. The 23-year-old Australian's journey from watching MLB highlights as a kid to making his big league debut is inspiring a nation.
Five cancer patients expecting a brief hospital meet-and-greet got the surprise of their lives when MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and Hall of Famers handed them tickets to the iconic Field of Dreams game. What started as a simple community visit turned into an unforgettable night under the Iowa stars.
Six rookie baseball players are shattering expectations in the 2026 season, showing a confidence that has MLB executives amazed. These young stars are performing like veterans just days into their first major league season.
Former Major League pitcher Jeremy Guthrie transformed his childhood sneaker obsession into Custom Cleats, a business that converts any shoe into game-ready footwear for everyone from 3-year-olds to MLB All-Stars. His company gained massive attention when Michael Lorenzen pitched a no-hitter wearing custom Vans cleats that now live in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Baseball fans can celebrate America's 250th birthday watching "The Sandlot" at a drive-in theater, followed by a live MLB game and fireworks. Four cities will host the nostalgic double feature combining two of America's favorite pastimes.
More than 80 predominantly Black high school baseball players, some as young as 14, gathered in Arizona this weekend for MLB's annual DREAM Series. The program is helping reverse a decades-long decline in Black player representation, with alumni making up nearly a third of Black players on Opening Day rosters last year.
Detroit Tigers catcher Jake Rogers just shattered a 122-year-old baseball record by playing for four different MLB teams in only 21 days. The wild journey through baseball's trade season proves that sometimes the most unlikely records are the most unforgettable.
Baseball fans can watch "The Sandlot" on the big screen followed by live MLB games at four drive-in theaters across America this Independence Day. The special events combine nostalgia, family fun, and fireworks to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday.
Jacob Misiorowski, who started at a tiny Missouri junior college just four years ago, just threw the fastest pitch by any MLB starter in history at 103.6 mph. His journey from snow-blocked dorm rooms to breaking baseball records proves that champions can come from anywhere.
A documentary premiering this month follows five Japanese MLB players returning home for the 2025 Tokyo Series, revealing how baseball shapes lives across cultures. The film celebrates not just the players, but the craftspeople, coaches, and fans who make Japan's baseball culture extraordinary.
Oakland Athletics shortstop Jacob Wilson just played his 111th straight errorless game, breaking a 24-year-old MLB record. The 24-year-old credits his father's "defense first" philosophy and daily pre-game groundball drills for the historic achievement.
Chicago White Sox's Munetaka Murakami and Cleveland Guardians' Chase DeLauter both homered in their first three MLB games, joining an exclusive club that only two other players have ever achieved. Their explosive starts are bringing hope and excitement to fans across baseball.
States that expanded Medicaid between 2017 and 2023 saw a sharp jump in people getting life-saving treatment for opioid addiction. New research shows these insurance expansions are working better than ever, reaching people who need help most.
California's capital city raised $1.8 billion in just four months to bring Major League Baseball to America's largest market without a team. With proven fan support and a top-20 media market twice the size of Las Vegas, Sacramento is making its case impossible to ignore.
The Los Angeles Dodgers just became the first MLB team ever to start three Japanese-born pitchers in consecutive games. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, and Shohei Ohtani made history this week in a moment that celebrates baseball's growing global reach.
After three seasons of setbacks and patience, Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker has earned his first All-Star selection at age 24. The young star is now second in MLB with 63 RBIs and has become the cornerstone hitter St. Louis always believed he could be.
Portland's new WNBA team selected 11 players in their first-ever expansion draft, officially launching their journey toward the 2026 season. General Manager Vanja Černivec says the day "went better than anyone expected."
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