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Texas Rangers host sellout crowd for 2021 home opener with no COVID-19 attendance restrictions

The game was declared a sellout, with 38,238 people in the stands, the Texas Rangers announced.

April 5, 2021 5:59pm EDT

All-Star Game: Gov. Kemp defends election laws after MLB moves game

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp defended recent election reform at a press conference on Saturday following Major League Baseball's decision to move the 2021 All-Star Game and draft out of Georgia in protest.

April 4, 2021 12:23am EDT

‘I’m tired of pretending and lying’: Angels' pitcher Ty Buttrey unexpectedly retires from baseball

Ty Buttrey said he has decided to retire from baseball, saying his love for the game had diminished.

April 3, 2021 7:49pm EDT

'Boycott baseball and all of the woke companies': Trump calls out MLB for moving All-Star Game from Atlanta

"Boycott baseball and all of the woke companies that are interfering with Free and Fair Elections. Are you listening Coke, Delta, and all!" Former President Trump said.

April 3, 2021 8:10am EDT

Milwaukee mayor pitches city to host 2021 MLB All-Star Game

MLB announced Friday, April 2 that it was pulling the game out of Atlanta following a sweeping and controversial rewrite of Georgia's election laws.

April 2, 2021 11:40pm EDT

MLB moving All-Star Game in response to voting restrictions

Major League Baseball has moved the All-Star Game from Atlanta’s Truist Park, a response to Georgia enacting a new law last month restricting voting rights.

April 2, 2021 11:02pm EDT

How to win $5,000 – twice – on FOX's MLB Opening Weekend doubleheader

A big day of baseball begins FOX’s season long coverage of the National Pastime on Saturday, and you can win big for free!

April 2, 2021 7:44pm EDT

Season opener between Mets and Nationals postponed

The season opener between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals was postponed due to three COVID cases.

April 2, 2021 1:11pm EDT

MLB to distribute $1.5 million in free tickets to essential workers

Major League Baseball and its teams said Thursday they will distribute $1.5 million in free tickets this regular season to essential workers of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

April 1, 2021 2:29pm EDT

NY Mets, Francisco Lindor agree to $341M, 10-year deal

Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets have agreed to a $341 million, 10-year deal, keeping the All-Star shortstop in Queens.

April 1, 2021 2:28pm EDT

NY Mets season opener against Washington Nationals postponed due to COVID concerns

The season opener for the NY Mets against the Washington Nationals was postponed Thursday due to COVID concerns among the Nationals.

April 1, 2021 1:26pm EDT

Opening Day at Yankee Stadium with limited capacity due to COVID restrictions

Thursday is Opening Day at Yankee Stadium and 10,850 fans will be allowed in to watch New York take on the Toronto Blue Jays.

April 1, 2021 8:52am EDT

Cleveland Indians not allowing headdresses, painted faces at games

The Cleveland Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint during the 2021 season.

March 31, 2021 2:52pm EDT

Podcasts exploded during the pandemic; now is the time to start one

The pandemic afforded a lot of people the time to pursue passion projects which for many included started their own podcasts.

March 30, 2021 3:38pm EDT

MLB to relax COVID protocols when 85% on field vaccinated

Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.

March 30, 2021 9:52am EDT

MLB stadiums used as mass COVID-19 vaccination sites surpass 1 million shots

More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccination shots have been dispensed at Major League Baseball stadiums, with the Oakland Coliseum and Marlins Park among the sites planning to continue operating after opening day.

March 26, 2021 10:00pm EDT