Mattress Mack first pitch canceled: MLB CRO says Mattress Firm wasn’t involved in decision

Major League Baseball Chief Revenue Officer Noah Garden said in a statement Wednesday that Mattress Firm was not involved in the decision to cancel the ceremonial first pitch by Jim “Mattress Mack" McIngvale during the first game of the American League Division Series.

Mattress Mack claims Astros didn't let him throw first pitch due to Mattress Firm

Founder of Houston's Gallery Furniture Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale claims his competitor, Mattress Firm, blocked his opportunity to throw out the first pitch for yesterday's ALDS opener.

MLB playoffs 2023: All 8 teams prepare for Division Series openers Saturday

After all four Wild Card Series ended in two-game sweeps Wednesday, the eight remaining playoff teams are prepping for best-of-five Division Series that begin Saturday.

Astros vs Twins: Game 1 of ALDS kicks off Oct. 7

Game One of the ALDS with the Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins kicks off Saturday, Oct. 7 at 3:45 p.m.

Houston Astros 2023 post-season ALDS: Where to go for watch parties, ALDS tickets

The Houston Astros have secured the American League West Division title and move on to play Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday. Here's how to get your ALDS tickets and where to go for watch parties.

Rangers, Twins, Diamondbacks and Phillies advance with Wild Card Series sweeps

Two and done. Across the board: Texas, Minnesota, Arizona and Philadelphia finished off postseason sweeps Wednesday as all four best-of-three Wild Card Series ended in two games.

Brooks Robinson, legendary Baltimore Orioles third baseman, dies at 86

Hall of Fame third baseman Brooks Robinson, whose deft glovework and folksy manner made him one of the most beloved and accomplished athletes in Baltimore history, has died.

Chicago White Sox explain why game continued after two fans suffered gunshot wounds in stadium

"It's not clear where the bullet came from. There are no reports of any gunshots in our ballpark," said Chicago White Sox Vice President of Communications Scott Reifert. "There was no gunshot sound within the ballpark."

Former Texas Baseball slugger Ivan Melendez is crushing MiLB pitching

Last summer, the Arizona Diamondbacks selected Longhorn slugger Ivan Melendez in the second round of the 2022 MLB Draft. Now, Melendez is crushing it for the AA Amarillo Sod Poodles

MLB to make decision on Rays’ Wander Franco amid allegations he had inappropriate relationship with a minor

The Tampa Bay Rays' star shortstop Wander Franco will find out his status Monday as Major League Baseball investigates allegations that he had an inappropriate relationship with a minor. 

Justin Verlander returning to Houston Astros after trade with New York Mets: AP source

The Houston Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a trade deadline blockbuster Tuesday, according to a person with direct knowledge of the agreement.

Angels not trading Shohei Ohtani

The Angels are pulling Shohei Ohtani off the trade market, according to a report from SI's Tom Verducci.

12 MLB teams score in double digits for 1st time since 1894

Major League Baseball had a night of offense not seen in 129 years, with 12 teams scoring double-digit runs.

National League ends All-Star Game losing streak, beats AL 3-2 behind Elias Díaz homer

The NL won for the first time since an 8-0 victory in 2012 in Kansas City thanks to Elias Díaz, a catcher who became the first Colorado Rockies player to win the All-Star MVP award.