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July 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh wins Home Run Derby

Raleigh smacked 18 homers in the final round, becoming the first catcher to ever win the derby.
July 15, 2025 at 3:02 PM
VIDEO: Seattle Mariners star catcher Cal Raleigh wins Home Run Derby
July 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM

Aaron Judge barreling toward hallowed 500-homer club, could be joined by some peers

Aaron Judge became the fastest player in MLB history to reach 350 home runs on Saturday
July 14, 2025 at 1:22 PM
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a two run home run for his 350th career home run during the ninth inning against the Chicago Cubs at Yankee Stadium, July 12, 2025, in New York City.
July 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM

More than 20,000 curveballs a year have disappeared from MLB

Curveballs are disappearing from Major League Baseball as pitchers prioritize velocity, emphasizing sliders and sweepers
July 14, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Los Angeles Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw pitches during the first inning of a baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
July 12, 2025 at 11:58 PM

Aaron Judge becomes fastest to 350 homers, bettering Mark McGwire

Aaron Judge didn’t just become the fastest player to hit 350 home runs, he did it in 192 fewer games than Mark McGwire
July 12, 2025 at 11:58 PM
New York Yankees' Aaron Judge (99) runs after hitting a two run home run during the inning of a baseball game against the , Saturday, July 12, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)
July 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM

Aaron Judge moves into to second in MLB jersey sales, behind Shohei Ohtani

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees moved into second in jersey sales behind Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers
July 11, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani swings during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, July 6, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh)
July 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM

Patrick Bailey hits walk-off inside-the-park home run for Giants

The San Francisco Giants catcher’s incredible hit in the bottom of the ninth turned into a three-run, game-winning home run to beat the Philadelphia Phillies at Oracle Park.
July 9, 2025 at 4:42 PM
VIDEO: Patrick Bailey hits walk-off inside-the-park home run for Giants
July 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM

Mets lead strong against Yankees in subway series

ABC News' Ashan Singh breaks down the latest as the baseball series starts to heat up. Plus, looking ahead to the potential World Series matchups.
July 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
VIDEO: Mets lead strong against Yankees in subway series
July 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM

Bobby Jenks, 2-time All-Star closer with Chicago White Sox, dies at 44

Bobby Jenks, a two-time All-Star closer and World Series champion with the Chicago White Sox, has died
July 5, 2025 at 10:47 PM
FILE - Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Bobby Jenks throws to a Baltimore Orioles batter during a baseball game, April 23, 2009, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Rob Carr, File)
June 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM

Phillies introduce new furry addition to roster

Philadelphia Phillies spokesperson Michele DeVicaris introduces Tugger, a 10-week-old service dog-in-training, a new addition to the team's off-field roster.
June 30, 2025 at 3:46 PM
VIDEO: Phillies introduce new furry addition to roster
June 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM

Baseball superfan gets major-league surprise after house fire

Aaron Campbell’s baseball memorabilia collection was lost in a house fire, but a group of fellow collectors and major league baseball teams are stepping up to restore his prized possessions.
June 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
14-year-old Aaron Campbell’s baseball memorabilia collection was lost in a house fire, but a group of fellow collectors and major league baseball teams are stepping up and pitching in to restore his prized possessions.
1 month ago

How John O'Keefe's friend honors his memory through ‘Red Sox’ outings

Brendan Kane remembered having "a very good day" with his friend at a Boston Red Sox Opening Day celebration. Kane said he now tries to continue going to that annual game with O'Keefe's nephew.
1 month ago
VIDEO: How John O'Keefe's friend honors his memory through ‘Red Sox’ outings
1 month ago

Celebrating National Mascot Day

"GMA" exclusively reveals the National Mascot Hall of Fame's 2025 honorees, joining legendary members like the Phillie Phanatic, Mr. Met and more.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Celebrating National Mascot Day
1 month ago

Oakland A’s player makes stunning catch against Angels

Denzel Clarke made a jaw-dropping catch over the wall to stop Los Angeles Angels’ Nolan Schanuel from getting a home run.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Oakland A’s player makes stunning catch against Angels
1 month ago

Alleged ringleader charged 

In a string of burglaries at the homes of several high-profile athletes, a 21-year-old Seattle man is charged as the alleged “ringleader.” 
1 month ago
Alleged ringleader charged 
1 month ago

21-year-old man charged with string of burglaries targeting homes of NFL, MLB stars

A Seattle man has been arrested in a chain of pro-athlete burglaries in Seattle, according to prosecutors.
1 month ago
Richard Sherman looks on from the set of the TNF on Prime pregame show prior to the game between the Seattle Seahawks and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field, Dec. 26, 2024, in Chicago.
1 month ago

New Seattle Mariners player picks up walk-off win in major league debut

Second baseman Cole Young hit a walk-off grounder in the bottom of the 11th inning of his first major league game to help Seattle win the game over Minnesota.
1 month ago
VIDEO: New Seattle Mariners player picks up walk-off win in major league debut
2 months ago

Friend of Pirates fan who fell onto field now faces charges related to accident

The fan, 20-year-old Kavan Markwood, fell from the bleachers onto the field during the seventh inning of the Pirates-Cubs game on April 20, officials said.
2 months ago
A fan is carted off the field after falling from the stands during the seventh inning of the game between the Chicago Cubs and the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on April 30, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
2 months ago

White Sox unveil new mural in honor of Pope Leo XIV

The MLB team revealed a new graphic installation in the very spot where Chicago native Pope Leo XIV watched the White Sox go against the Houston Astros during Game 1 of the World Series in 2005.
2 months ago
VIDEO: White Sox unveil new mural in honor of Pope Leo XIV
2 months ago

Boston Red Sox player makes unbelievable catch

Center fielder Ceddanne Rafaela managed to make the clutch catch after the ball popped out of Wilyer Abreu’s glove at the Botton of the 7th inning during their game against the Detroit Tigers.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Boston Red Sox player makes unbelievable catch
2 months ago

What Pete Rose's removal from MLB's banned list means for Hall of Fame eligibility

ESPN reporter Karl Ravech joins ABC News Live with analysis on Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased baseball players being removed from MLB's permanent list of banned players.
2 months ago
VIDEO: What Pete Rose's removal from MLB's banned list means for Hall of Fame eligibility
2 months ago

MLB reinstates Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and 15 others on banned list

In a historic decision, Major League Baseball has reinstated Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, and 15 others that were formally on the MLB’s list of banned players.
2 months ago
VIDEO: MLB reinstates Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and 15 others on banned list
2 months ago

MLB removes Pete Rose and ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson from ‘banned’ list

The decision allows Rose, who accepted a ban for life from MLB in 1989 for gambling on games, to be eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame posthumously.
2 months ago
VIDEO: MLB removes Pete Rose and ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson from ‘banned’ list
2 months ago

MLB commissioner reinstates ineligible players such as Pete Rose

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Pete Rose’s attorney Jeffrey Lenkov on the effort to get him reinstated and, eventually, elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame. Rose died in 2024.
2 months ago
VIDEO: MLB commissioner reinstates ineligible players such as Pete Rose
2 months ago

Pete Rose, other banned players reinstated by MLB

The decision clears a path for Rose to be eligible for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
2 months ago
Pete Rose takes part in the ceremony celebrating the 25th anniversary of his breaking the career hit record of 4,192 on Sept. 11, 2010, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
2 months ago

Pete Rose among players removed from MLB banned list, eligible for Hall of Fame

Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased baseball players have been removed from MLB's permanent list of banned players, according to a memo from the league's commissioner.
2 months ago
Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and 15 other deceased baseball players have been removed from MLB's permanent list of banned players, according to a memo from the league's commissioner.
2 months ago

Death threats against MLB pitcher spark Houston police investigation

ABC News’ Alex Presha reported on Houston police and Major League Baseball investigating death threats made against Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his young children.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Death threats against MLB pitcher spark Houston police investigation
2 months ago

Pirates fan speaks out after falling from bleachers

Kavan Markwood told a Pittsburgh news outlet he will share more details of his fall when he is released from the hospital.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Pirates fan speaks out after falling from bleachers
2 months ago

Father catches foul ball at Yankee Stadium as daughter covers eyes

As a foul ball headed in the direction of a father-daughter duo watching a Yankees-Rays game, the little girl gave her dad an extra challenge by covering his eyes as he tried to make the catch.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Father catches foul ball at Yankees Stadium as daughter covers eyes
2 months ago

Man who fell from bleachers at Pirates game takes 1st steps: 'A huge win'

The baseball fan critically hurt in a 20-foot fall at PNC Park in Pittsburgh is slowly recovering and has taken his first steps, according to his girlfriend's mother.
2 months ago
Kavan Markwood.
2 months ago

Man who fell at Pirates game takes 1st steps

Kavan Markwood fell about 20 feet during the game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
2 months ago
Kavan Markwood fell about 20 feet during the game at PNC Park in Pittsburgh.
2 months ago

Police: Fan who fell at Pirates' ballpark making progress in recovery

The family of Kavan Markwood, who fell 20 feet from the bleachers during a Pirates baseball game, says he's alert and is now able to breathe on his own.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Police: Fan who fell at Pirates' ballpark making progress in recovery
2 months ago

MLB fan in critical condition after plummeting from stands in Pittsburgh's PNC Park

Video captured the horrifying moment an MLB fan fell more than 20 feet from the bleachers and onto the outfield during the seventh inning of a Pirates-Cubs game, leaving him in critical condition.
2 months ago
VIDEO: MLB fan in critical condition after plummeting from stands in Pittsburgh's PNC Park
2 months ago

Baseball fan's fall from bleachers at Pirates-Cubs game considered accidental

A fan was hospitalized Wednesday night after falling from the right field bleachers onto the field during the seventh inning of the Pirates-Cubs game at PNC Park.
2 months ago
A fan is carted off the field at PNC Park after falling out of the stands during the seventh inning of a baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs in Pittsburgh, April 30, 2025.
2 months ago

Baseball fan in critical condition after falling from stands at Pirates game

A man was seen falling from the bleachers at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park on Wednesday night, dropping about 20 feet and landing on the field during the Pirates’ game against the Cubs.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Baseball fan in critical condition after falling from stands at Pirates game
3 months ago

Toddler caught on camera cheering for the Mets from crib

A 2-year-old toddler in Alabama might be the New York Mets' biggest fan.
3 months ago
Kaela Diomede Wetzel shared baby monitor footage of her 2-year-old daughter cheering for the New York Mets from her crib.
3 months ago

Hilarious 2-year-old caught chanting 'Let's go, Mets' on baby monitor

Carter might just be the Mets' biggest fan, as she cheers them on from her crib.
3 months ago
Carter might just be the Mets' biggest fan, as she cheers them on from her crib.
3 months ago

How pickleball took the MLB by storm

ESPN baseball reporter Jesse Rogers breaks down how the sport of pickleball is rising in popularity among Major League Baseball players.
3 months ago
VIDEO: How pickleball took the MLB by storm
3 months ago

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day

President of the Negroes Leagues Baseball Museum, Bob Kendrick, discusses why the legacy of Jackie Robinson and how the color barrier was broken in baseball.
3 months ago
VIDEO: MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day
3 months ago

New York Mets debut mascots race

The New York Mets’ newly unveiled five borough mascots get a trial run before their opening day race.
3 months ago
VIDEO: New Mets mascots race
3 months ago

Dodgers pitcher is latest in string of pro-athlete break-ins

Authorities are investigating after the home of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell was broken into last week, the day before Snell made his opening day pitching debut for the Dodgers.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Dodgers pitcher is latest in string of pro-athlete break-ins
3 months ago

Ohtani hits walk off homer on LA Dodgers’ bobblehead night

The star Dodgers player called the game against the Braves with a walk-off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, helping them win 6-5.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Ohtani hits walk off homer on LA Dodgers’ bobblehead night
3 months ago

Hotel disputes police assertion about carbon monoxide in Miller Gardner’s room

A high level of carbon monoxide was detected in 14-year-old Miller Gardner's hotel room, Costa Rican Police revealed.
3 months ago
This undated photo posted by the New York Yankees on the social media site X shows 14-year-old Miller Gardner, the son of former Yankees players Brett Gardner, who died, Mar. 21, 2025, from a sudden illness while on a family vacation.
3 months ago

MIT grad behind Yankees' new 'torpedo bat' speaks out

Aaron "Lenny" Leanheardt, an MIT grad and former physics professor-turned-analyst at the Yankees, tells ABC affiliate WPLG how he got the players to buy into his new bat.
3 months ago
VIDEO: MIT grad behind Yankees' new 'torpedo bat' speaks out
3 months ago

MIT grad behind Yankees' new ‘torpedo bat’ speaks out

Aaron “Lenny” Leanheardt, an MIT grad and former physics professor-turned-analyst at the Yankees, tells ABC affiliate WPLG how he got the players to buy into his new bat.
3 months ago
VIDEO: MIT grad behind Yankee’s new ‘torpedo bat’ speaks out
4 months ago

What’s behind the Yankees’ recent power surge and new bat?

The New York Yankees have made MLB history by scoring 15 home runs in the first three games of the season.
4 months ago
VIDEO: What’s behind the Yankees’ recent power surge and new bat?
4 months ago

MLB fans celebrate start of baseball season

Ice Cube helped roll out the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series trophy ahead of their first home game of the year.
4 months ago
VIDEO: MLB fans celebrate start of baseball season
4 months ago

Americans celebrate Major League Baseball's Opening Day

Millions of fans celebrate Major League Baseball’s Opening Day across America.
4 months ago
VIDEO: Americans celebrate Major League Baseball's Opening Day
4 months ago

A look at Opening Day for baseball season

WABC’s Samantha Ryan looks at the excitement surrounding Opening Day in the MLB.
4 months ago
VIDEO: A look at Opening Day for baseball season
4 months ago

Former Yankees player's son honored at opening day after his mysterious death

The 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner was honored at the Yankees' opening day on Thursday.
4 months ago
A moment of silence is observed for Miller Gardner, son of former New York Yankees player Brett Gardner, before the start of an opening-day baseball game between the Yankees and the Milwaukee Brewers at Yankee Stadium, Thursday, March 27, 2025, in New York.
4 months ago

MLB fans ready for Opening Day

ABC News’ Will Reeve is at Yankee Stadium with what to expect from all the action as baseball season officially begins.
4 months ago
VIDEO: MLB fans ready for Opening Day