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⚾ Standing on business

⚾ Standing on business

Toronto Blue Jays prepare for crucial series vs. the NY Yankees

It’s here — no, not Justin Bieber’s latest surprise album, we’re talking about the high-stakes series between the American League (AL)–leading Toronto Blue Jays and their divisional foes, the NY Yankees.

September 05, 2025

⚾ “F” is for friends who do stuff together

⚾ “F” is for friends who do stuff together

Milwaukee Brewers’ 14-game win streak snapped, underdog squad still leads MLB

The Milwaukee Brewers’ franchise record 14-game win streak was snapped with yesterday’s narrow 3–2 extra inning loss to the Cincinnati Reds, but the Brew Crew’s rise to the top of the MLB standings is still the talk of the diamond.

August 18, 2025

⚾ Throw like a girl

⚾ Throw like a girl

Monica Arcuri to become just 24th girl to compete at the Little League World Series

When the Little League World Series (LLWS), an annual tournament featuring the top 10- to 12-year-old baseball players from around the world, swings into action from hallowed Williamsport, Pennsylvania, today, you’ll see a girl take the diamond for just the 24th time in the tourney’s 78 years.

August 13, 2025

⚾ Smashing that glass ceiling

⚾ Smashing that glass ceiling

Jen Pawol makes history as first woman to umpire regular-season MLB game

Former college softball player and longtime umpire Jen Pawol made history over the weekend as the first woman to ump a regular-season MLB game, the latest milestone amid a surge of women taking the diamond by storm. Talk about stepping up to the plate.

August 11, 2025

⚾ Throwin’ petals like

⚾ Throwin’ petals like

Toronto Blue Jays strengthen bullpen with busy trade deadline

Forget runnin’ out of time, yesterday’s 6 p.m. ET MLB trade deadline has come and gone, and the American League-best Toronto Blue Jays made moves in spades with hopes of playing playoff baseball deep into October.

August 01, 2025

⚾ The rest is still unwritten

⚾ The rest is still unwritten

Storylines to watch in the second half of the MLB season

One home run–filled and historic All-Star break later, the second half of an already epic MLB season gets underway today. From the hottest divisions to the players swinging for the record books, here are the questions on our mind as the sprint to the playoffs begins.

‼️ The history, the hype, and how it works

‼️ The history, the hype, and how it works

Everything you need to know about the always-epic MLB Home Run Derby

The high-flying event is the highlight of the league’s All-Star break, and this year’s edition features some of the game’s biggest names swinging for glory. Grab a hot dog and scroll on before the balls are going, going, gone.

⚙️ How it works

⚙️ How it works

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Everything you need to know ahead of the 2025 MLB season

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March 27, 2025

The calendar turned to spring last Thursday, but today marks the unofficial start of the rebirth season: MLB Opening Day. From record-setting contracts to offseason moves to the top teams to watch, here’s everything you need to know before the first pitch is thrown. Let’s play ball.

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Our way-too-early Super Bowl picks

September 04, 2025

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Our way-too-early Super Bowl picks

Our way-too-early Super Bowl picks

Hut hut, here we go!

It’s officially NFL season, GISTer — and we’re going all in on The GIST of It. Before tonight’s kickoff, co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz are breaking down the league’s top contenders, from the defending champs to a team we know, ahem, all too well. It really is the greatest time of year.

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⚾ Forget about the price tag

⚾ Forget about the price tag

Superstar free agent Juan Soto signs with the NY Mets as Winter Meetings begin

The Juan Soto sweepstakes came to an end on the first day of MLB’s Winter Meetings as the superstar outfielder signed a record-breaking $765M, 15-year deal with the NY Mets yesterday, trading his Pinstripes for orange and blue.

December 09, 2024

⚾ A Hollywood ending

⚾ A Hollywood ending

LA Dodgers beat NY Yankees in five games, win eighth franchise World Series

The LA Dodgers are your 2024 World Series champions, beating the NY Yankees in five games to win their eighth franchise ’ship. Here’s how the superstar-powered Blue Crew won it all and a look at the question mark–filled baseball offseason ahead. Lights, camera, action.

November 01, 2024

⚾ A whole new world

⚾ A whole new world

Baseball trailblazer Justine Siegal announces launch of pro women’s baseball league

Women keep stepping up to the plate in the baseball world, and it’s not just in MLB front offices. On Tuesday, the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) announced its launch as the only professional women’s baseball league in the U.S.

November 01, 2024

⚾ Isn’t it grand?

⚾ Isn’t it grand?

Freddie Freeman hits first walk-off World Series grand slam, LA Dodgers take 2-0 lead

The highly anticipated 120th edition of the World Series has more than lived up to the hype, with a whole lot of history made in LA before the series shifts to New York for Game 3 tonight at 8:08 p.m. ET. Capture it, remember it.

October 28, 2024

⚾ A clash of the titans

⚾ A clash of the titans

Star-powered LA Dodgers and NY Yankees meet in World Series

Grab some peanuts and cracker jacks — the best-of-seven World Series begins from LA tonight at 8:08 p.m. ET, featuring an epic coastal battle between the megawatt NY Yankees and LA Dodgers.

October 25, 2024

⚾ It’s been <s>84</s> 43 years

⚾ It’s been <s>84</s> 43 years

National League’s LA Dodgers and American League’s NY Yankees secure pennants, will meet in World Series

After 20 days of heart-stopping playoff action, the World Series (WS) is officially set, with the superstar-powered LA Dodgers and NY Yankees gearing up for their first Fall Classic clash since 1981.

October 21, 2024

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