American League
Braves’ Chris Sale, Tigers’ Tarik Skubal collect Cy Young Awards
Chris Sale of the Atlanta Braves and Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers culminated dominant seasons by winning the Cy Young Awards of their respective leagues.
AL Central
Kerry Carpenter’s blast pulls Tigers level with Guardians in ALDS
Carpenter launched a three-run homer with two outs in the top of the ninth to lift the Tigers to a 3-0 victory over the Cleveland Guardians in Game 2 of the series between AL Central rivals.
baseball
Pete Rose, baseball’s hit leader who was caught betting on games, dead at 83
Pete Rose, baseball’s all-time leader in hits who was banned from the Hall of Fame after he was caught gambling on baseball games, has died at age 83.
baseball
Ohtani says ‘no pressure’ as he closes in on 50-50 season
Shohei Ohtani is close to becoming the first player in MLB history to hit 50 home runs and snatch 50 stolen bases in a single season.
acute myeloid leukemia
Former MLB Player, League DEI Executive Billy Bean Dead At 60
Major League Baseball (MLB) executive Billy Bean died on Tuesday at the age of 60 from “acute myeloid leukemia,” the league announced.
2024 Home Run Derby
Ingrid Andress’ National Anthem Performance Before MLB Home Run Derby Met With Harsh Criticism
Some are calling the national anthem before the 2024 Home Run Derby possibly the worst performance of all-time.
$700 million contract
Baseball star Ohtani’s ex-interpreter pleads guilty to bank fraud
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $17 million from the athlete’s bank account to pay off his own gambling debts.
ABC News
Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s Interpreter, To Plead Guilty, Faces Up To 33 Years
Ippei Mizuhara, Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter, has reportedly agreed to plead guilty to bank fraud charges. He now faces up to 33 years in prison.
baseball
MLB star Shohei Ohtani announces marriage, keeps bride’s name secret
Shohei Ohtani surprises fans with a marriage announcement, revealing his new chapter off the field.
betting
Las Vegas planning Super Bowl supernova to cement status as sports hub
Already the United States’ biggest sporting party, Las Vegas is promising a Super Bowl supernova around the Chiefs and 49ers showdown.