Houston Astros offering elopements at Minute Maid Park

Houston Astros fans whose plans to get married were ruined by the COVID-19 pandemic now have an opportunity to elope at Minute Maid Park.

Limited number of tickets to go on sale for World Series, NLCS at Globe Life Field

The league will make 11,500 tickets available for each game of the National League Championship Series and the World Series. Tickets sales start next week.

Scammers targeting elderly with phone calls posing as DOJ officials, agency says

The U.S. Department of Justice says it has received multiple reports of scammers posing as department officials calling elderly residents in order to obtain personal information from them.

Member of Oakland A's tests positive for COVID-19

A member of the Oakland A's organization has tested positive for COVID-19, leading to the postponement of the team's game against the Astros while the Athletics self-isolate.

Dodgers, Giants game postponed in wake of police shooting of Jacob Blake

The Major League Baseball game scheduled for Wednesday night between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants was postponed in the wake of the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

Miami Dolphins to allow up to 13,000 fans at home opener

The Miami Dolphins will allow up to 13,000 socially distancing fans to attend their home opener against the Buffalo Bills on Sept. 20, a decision that divided political leaders and upset the visiting coach.

Mets games postponed after two positive coronavirus tests

The New York Mets’ game this evening against the Florida Marlins, as well as Friday’s Subway Series opener against the New York Mets have been postponed after two members of the Mets organization tested positive for COVID-19.

Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman apologizes, leaves broadcast after using anti-gay slur on air

Reds broadcaster Thom Brennaman has been suspended from working Cincinnati's games after using an anti-gay slur on air Wednesday night, prompting the team to apologize for the "horrific, homophobic remark."

Dodger Stadium to serve as presidential voting center

Dodger Stadium will serve as a vote center for the presidential election in November, making the Dodgers the first Major League Baseball team to make their venue available for voting.

Joe Kelly's suspension reduced to 5 games on appeal

Joe Kelly was originally penalized eight games by Major League Baseball on July 29, a day after throwing a 96 mph fastball near the head of Houston’s Alex Bregman and two curveballs that brushed back Carlos Correa.

Astros, A's clear benches, empty seats; Oak wins 9th in row

Benches cleared and even the stands emptied during Oakland's 7-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday, tempers flaring at last between the AL West rivals months after Houston's sign-stealing scandal was brought to light by Oakland pitcher Mike Fiers.

Former LA Angels employee charged in connection to fatal fentanyl overdose of Tyler Skaggs

A former Los Angeles Angels employee was charged Friday by federal authorities in Texas for distributing fentanyl in connection to the deadly overdose of pitcher Tyler Skaggs, court documents revealed. 

Mets slugger Céspedes leaves team, opts out of 2020 season

New York Mets slugger Yoenis Céspedes was not with the team for Sunday’s game at Atlanta and the club said it hadn’t been able to locate him.