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June 27, 2025 at 6:14 AM

Barry Bonds will be getting a statue outside the Giants' ballpark, team CEO says

Barry Bonds will be getting a statue outside the San Francisco Giants’ home stadium where he set baseball’s career home run record
June 27, 2025 at 6:14 AM
San Francisco Giants President & Chief Executive Officer Larry Baer, left, and former player Barry Bonds listen as Rafael Devers speaks at a news conference before a baseball game between the Giants and the Cleveland Guardians in San Francisco, Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
June 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM

Judge, Ohtani elected to start MLB All-Star Game as top vote-getters

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge have been the first players picked for the July 15 All-Star Game at Atlanta’s Truist Park, elected as starters by fans
June 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM
New York Yankees' Aaron Judge hits the ball in the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael Swensen)
June 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM

Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco found guilty in sexual abuse case

Wander Franco, the suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop, has been found guilty in a sexual abuse case but received a two-year suspended sentence
June 26, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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.
June 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM

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.
June 19, 2025 at 1:38 AM
VIDEO: How John O'Keefe's friend honors his memory through ‘Red Sox’ outings
June 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM

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.
June 17, 2025 at 3:56 PM
VIDEO: Celebrating National Mascot Day
June 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM

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.
June 10, 2025 at 2:40 PM
VIDEO: Oakland A’s player makes stunning catch against Angels
June 8, 2025 at 2:29 AM

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.” 
June 8, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Alleged ringleader charged 
June 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM

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.
June 8, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: White Sox unveil new mural in honor of Pope Leo XIV
1 month 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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Boston Red Sox player makes unbelievable catch
1 month 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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: What Pete Rose's removal from MLB's banned list means for Hall of Fame eligibility
1 month 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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: MLB reinstates Pete Rose, "Shoeless" Joe Jackson and 15 others on banned list
1 month 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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: MLB removes Pete Rose and ‘Shoeless’ Joe Jackson from ‘banned’ list
1 month 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.
1 month ago
VIDEO: MLB commissioner reinstates ineligible players such as Pete Rose
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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
2 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.
2 months ago
Kaela Diomede Wetzel shared baby monitor footage of her 2-year-old daughter cheering for the New York Mets from her crib.
2 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.
2 months ago
Carter might just be the Mets' biggest fan, as she cheers them on from her crib.
2 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.
2 months ago
VIDEO: How pickleball took the MLB by storm
2 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.
2 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
3 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: What’s behind the Yankees’ recent power surge and new bat?
3 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: MLB fans celebrate start of baseball season
3 months ago

Americans celebrate Major League Baseball's Opening Day

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

A look at Opening Day for baseball season

WABC’s Samantha Ryan looks at the excitement surrounding Opening Day in the MLB.
3 months ago
VIDEO: A look at Opening Day for baseball season
3 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.
3 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.
3 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.
3 months ago
VIDEO: MLB fans ready for Opening Day
3 months ago

Baseball stadiums unveil new food, drink menus ahead of MLB Opening Day

All the best of the new ballpark food and drink lineups hitting menus across the league from Yankee Stadium to T-Mobile Park for 2025 MLB Opening Day.
3 months ago
New stadium foods hitting ballparks for the 2025 MLB season.
3 months ago

Astros prospect celebrates his major league call-up with parents

Houston Astros manager Joe Espada brought the parents of top prospect Cam Smith into the club house to join in the celebrations.
3 months ago
VIDEO: Astros prospect celebrates his major league call-up with parents
3 months ago

Ex-Yankee player Brett Gardner’s son dies on family vacation

The former Yankees outfielder and his wife, Jessica, said in a statement that their 14-year-old son, Miller, died “after falling ill along with several other family members while on vacation.”
3 months ago
VIDEO: Ex-Yankee player Brett Gardner’s son dies on family vacation
3 months ago

Former Yankees player Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son dies while on vacation

Former Yankees player Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son, Miller, "passed away peacefully" on Friday, his parents said in a statement.
3 months ago
Former Yankees player Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son, Miller, "passed away peacefully" on Friday, his parents said in a statement.
3 months ago

Former Yankees player Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son dies while on vacation

Former Yankees player Brett Gardner's 14-year-old son, Miller, "passed away peacefully" on Friday, his parents said in a statement.
3 months ago
Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees in action against the Tampa Bay Rays at Yankee Stadium on October 03, 2021 in New York City. New York Yankees defeated the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
3 months ago

MLB regular season just days away

As exhibition games continue, Japanese fans pack the Tokyo Dome to see the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani.
3 months ago
VIDEO: MLB regular season just days away