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The Latest Breaking News from MLB

New York Yankees ditch decades-old tradition and will now allow some facial hair for players

A ‘no beard’ policy was put in place by previous owner George Steinbrenner in 1976

The Independent UK

ESPN walks away from new deal with MLB, ending 30-year partnership

Network will stop airing games in the 2026 season.

Fortune

Five Former Yankees Who Looked Unrecognizable Under Now-Extinct Facial Hair Policy

New York amended its longstanding beard policy this week.

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Funniest Reactions From MLB Fans After Yankees Change Facial Hair Policy

Baseball fans had many jokes after the Yankees surprisingly altered one of their biggest franchise rules.

Sports Illustrated

Dominican Baseball Industry Struggles Amid International Signing Controversy

Explore the challenges faced by Dominican baseball prospects in pursuing MLB dreams amidst age falsification and lack of an international draft system.

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For Dominican baseball hopefuls, age fraud cases and a curveball from Japan reflect a broken system

Despite years of corruption and criticism, the entry point for talented players from the Dominican Republic into Major League Baseball's development pipeline remains a Wild West form of free agency

The Independent UK

Why Rob Manfred, MLB Decided to Drop ESPN As National TV Partner

Manfred laid out the situation in a letter to MLB owners.

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Dodgers-Cubs Spring Training Game Features First Successful Ball-Strike Challenge

Baseball is getting a peek at the potential future of umpiring during spring training.

Sports Illustrated

MLB, ESPN Agree to Drop National TV Contract Following 2025 Season

Rob Manfred sent a letter to MLB owners on Thursday.

Sports Illustrated

MLB Unveils New Challenge System Involving Robot Umpires for Spring Training

The robot umpire experiment will come with a new set of challenge rules in this year's spring training.

Sports Illustrated

Justin Verlander Aims For 300 Wins In MLB Career

Justin Verlander, with 262 career wins, aims for 300 with the San Francisco Giants after a challenging 2024 season.

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Juan Soto Surprised Brett Baty With a New Car For Giving Up Uniform Number

Juan Soto surprised a teammate with a new car at Spring Training.

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MLB Testing Automated Ball-Strike System During Spring Training

MLB testing Automated Ball-Strike System (ABS) in spring training to assist umpires with accurate calls using camera technology.

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MLB Players React To Dodgers' Big Spending

Explore the discussion around the Los Angeles Dodgers' spending, financial gap, and competitive dynamics in Major League Baseball.

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The Independent UK

Robot umpires are getting their first MLB test during spring training

A computerized system that calls balls and strikes is being tested during Major League Baseball spring training exhibition games starting Thursday after four years of experiments in the minor leagues

Sports Illustrated

Five MLB Teams With the Most Demoralizing Offseasons Heading Into 2025 Season

A look at the MLB teams that had the worst offseasons heading into the 2025 campaign.

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Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki Impresses Dodgers In Practice

Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki impresses at Dodgers practice, poised to make an impact in upcoming season.

Sports Illustrated

First Look at Robot Umps Overturning Strike Call in 2025 MLB Spring Training

Here's a first look at MLB's Automated Ball-Strike challenge system, a compromise between full robot umpires and human umpires, in action during spring training.

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Mets Owner Steve Cohen Aims For Farm System Growth

Owner Steve Cohen of the New York Mets aims to balance competitiveness with financial sustainability, focusing on farm system development and staying below...

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Brewers Owner Had an Eyebrow-Raising Quote About His Job Description

The Milwaukee Brewers owner had a surprising quote about his job for the team.

Sports Illustrated

Yankees Drop First Pictures of New Stars in Uniform Including Max Fried, Cody Bellinger

This might be a weird sight for MLB fans.

Sports Illustrated

What Does the '14' Patch on Reds Uniforms Stand for?

All the information about the Reds' No. 14 uniform patch honoring Pete Rose.

Sports Illustrated

Rob Manfred Defends Dodgers Amid MLB Fan Criticism Over Spending Spree

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred defended the Dodgers from fan criticism over the club's spending in free agency.

Sports Illustrated

Announcer Joe Buck Cracked the Perfect Joke in Response to MLB Opening Day Return

Buck knows how the fans feel about him.

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Cubs Announce Shota Imanaga As Opening Day Starter to Face Dodgers in Tokyo

Shota Imanaga will toe the rubber in his native Japan when the Cubs open the 2025 MLB season against the Dodgers at the Tokyo Dome.

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