Major League Baseball (MLB) has been making headlines recently due to a variety of developments. These include discussions about potential alterations to player uniforms in response to complaints, the introduction of a career mode in the MLB The Show 24 video game that allows gamers to create female players, and the historic moment when Jen Pawol umpired a major league spring training game, marking the first time in 17 years that a woman has done so. Additionally, there have been reports of controversies involving former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler and allegations of financial misconduct involving Shohei Ohtani's former interpreter.
Established in 1903, Major League Baseball is the oldest of the major professional sports leagues in the United States and Canada. It consists of 30 teams, with 15 in the National League and 15 in the American League. MLB oversees the top level of professional baseball competition in North America and is known for its rich history, iconic teams, and passionate fan base. The league's regular season typically runs from late March/early April to late September/early October, followed by the postseason featuring the World Series to determine the champion. MLB is also involved in various community initiatives and international events to promote the sport of baseball globally.
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A lawyer for Ippei Mizuhara said the 39-year-old has reached a deal with prosecutors over his charges.
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The St. Louis-born pitcher ended his career with more wins than Sandy Koufax; went on to take part in Israel's short-lived baseball league and run the gymnasium at his hometown JCC
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"My job is to stand out of the way and hire really good people," Rubenstein said.
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Unanswered questions remain over allegations Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter stole millions from the baseball star to pay off gambling debts
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The threat, written in English, was sent in an email to a South Korean envoy and said the sender was a Japanese lawyer, Yonhap reported.
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MLB The Show 24 will feature a career mode that allows gamers to create a female player and steer her journey to the big leagues. The game draws on the experiences of female baseball players.
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MLB players and officials are discussing alterations to the 2024 uniforms due to complaints about see-through pants and design problems.
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Jen Pawol umpires a major league spring training game, marking the first time in 17 years that a woman has done so.
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Former New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler was suspended through the 2024 World Series for directing the team to fabricate injuries to create open roster spots.
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An investor group led by David Rubenstein has agreed to buy the Baltimore Orioles for $1.725 billion, with Rubenstein becoming the controlling owner.
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Amazon secures streaming rights for MLB games after reaching a deal with Diamond Sports.
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Several Major League Baseball and National Football League franchises seek public funding for stadium renovations and new constructions
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Shohei Ohtani signs a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, setting a new record for the highest-earning player in Major League Baseball history.
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Major League Baseball team owners unanimously approved the Oakland Athletics' move to Las Vegas, and MLB canceled plans to play regular-season games in Paris in 2025.
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The Texas Rangers secure their first World Series championship with a 4-1 series win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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The Hanshin Tigers win the Japan Series for the first time in 38 years, defeating the Orix Buffaloes in the final game of the best-of-seven series.
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Multiple MLB facilities in the Dominican Republic have been robbed, with the Detroit Tigers complex being the latest target.
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The Tampa Bay Rays' Curtis Mead scored a seventh-inning RBI single, ending a 33-inning postseason scoreless streak in the AL Wild Card Series against the Texas Rangers.
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The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing plans for a new 30,000-seat ballpark in downtown St. Petersburg, as part of a $6.5 billion development project.
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Israel's government submits response to petitions calling on High Court to strike down 'reasonableness' law