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MLB Extends Pioneer League Agreement Through 2028 Season

12-Team League to Provide Testing for New Rules and Continued Opportunities for Player Exposure and Development
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Major League Baseball today announced its agreement with the Pioneer Baseball League has been extended through the 2028 season. Since 2021, the Pioneer League has been a Partner League of MLB, providing players with less than three years of professional experience the opportunity to be scouted by MLB clubs and

Texas Rangers expand replica championship ring promotions in anticipation of high demand

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Arlington, Texas -- The Texas Rangers today announced plans to increase quantities for its replica championship ring gate giveaways for the July, August, and September promotions and add theme nights with expanded options across select day games in the second half of the season in anticipation of high demand from

Phillies 2024 Urban Youth Academy graduates who will play college ball to be honored at ‘National Letter of Intent Signing Night’

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On Monday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. area high school seniors who are part of the Phillies Urban Youth Academy will sign letters of intent to play college baseball and softball at a National Letter of Intent Signing Night. The celebratory event, hosted by the Phillies Youth Baseball & Softball

Cleveland Guardians unveil 2024 Nike MLB City Connect Series uniforms for the CLE

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Cleveland, OH – The Cleveland Guardians and Nike today announced new uniforms for the ballclub as part of the 2024 Nike MLB City Connect Series. The Guardians City Connect uniform is inspired by the Guardians of Traffic pillars that adorn the Hope Memorial Bridge that sits just outside of Progressive

Blue Jays saddle up for long weekend at the ballpark, starting Friday with Country Night

Friday’s game features a performance from Canadian country artist, Owen Riegling, and the Chris Bassitt ‘Hound on the Mound’ bobblehead giveaway
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The Toronto Blue Jays return home on Friday, May 17 to take on the AL East rival Tampa Bay Rays. With the upcoming May long weekend, fans will be treated to a special theme day or giveaway during five of six games this homestand. The Chicago White Sox come to

Astros return to Minute Maid Park for 10-game homestand, May 13-22

Highlights of the homestand include Bayou Bash, Armed Forces Weekend, Hello Kitty Night, Orbit’s Birthday and more
May 12, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas – The Astros welcome the Oakland A’s, Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Angels for a 10-game homestand, the longest of the season, May 13-May 22. Highlights of the homestand include Armed Forces Weekend, Hello Kitty Night, Bayou Bash, Orbit’s Birthday, premium giveaways and more. Single-game tickets are available

Cubs Activate RHP Kyle Hendricks From 15-day I.L., Option RHP José Cuas To Triple-A Iowa

May 12, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Chicago Cubs today activated right-handed pitcher Kyle Hendricks from the 15-day injured list and optioned right-handed pitcher José Cuas to Triple-A Iowa. Hendricks, 34, landed on the injured list April 22 with a low back strain. He made two rehab starts, one with Double-A Tennessee (2

Red Sox reinstate right-handed pitcher Brayan Bello from 15-Day injured list

Club Options Right-Handed Pitcher Josh Winckowski to Triple-A Worcester
May 12, 2024

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today reinstated right-handed pitcher Brayan Bello from the 15-Day Injured List. To make room, the club optioned right-handed pitcher Josh Winckowski to Triple-A Worcester following yesterday’s game against the Washington Nationals. Bello, 24, was placed on the Injured List with right lat tightness on April

A’s recall RHP Joey Estes; option LHP Easton Lucas

May 11, 2024

OAKLAND, Calif. — The Oakland A’s recalled right-handed pitcher Joey Estes and optioned left-handed pitcher Easton Lucas to Triple-A Las Vegas, the club announced today. Estes is scheduled to start tonight’s game against the Seattle Mariners. Estes is 2-3 with a 6.04 ERA and .932 opponents OPS in six starts

Cubs place RHP Yency Almonte on 15-day injured list, recall RHP José Cuas from Triple-A Iowa

May 11, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Chicago Cubs today placed right-handed pitcher Yency Almonte on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 8) with right shoulder strain and recalled right-handed pitcher José Cuas from Triple-A Iowa. Cuas, 29, made Chicago’s Opening Day roster this season and appeared in five games out of

José Berríos helps make dreams come true for kids in Canada with new charitable initiative 'El Dream', in support of Jays Care Foundation

El Dream brings José’s philanthropic efforts to Canada, building off his existing work in Puerto Rico through La Makina Foundation
May 11, 2024

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher José Berríos has been a long-time champion of empowering kids through baseball in his home of Puerto Rico. Now, the proud Dad of three brings his philanthropic efforts to his adopted home in Toronto and across Canada through his new charitable endeavour El Dream, supporting

Rangers recall RHP Grant Anderson from Triple-A Round Rock

Anderson recalled as corresponding move after club placed RHP Josh Sborz on injured list Thursday
May 10, 2024

Denver, Colo. — The Texas Rangers today announced that the club has recalled right-handed pitcher Grant Anderson from Round Rock (AAA) ahead of the Rangers’ series opener tonight against the Rockies at Coors Field. Anderson, 26, has gone 1-0 with a 2.08 ERA (2 ER/8.2 IP) in 8 relief appearances

Cubs activate of Seiya Suzuki from 10-day injured list, place INF Dansby Swanson on 10-day IL

May 10, 2024

PITTSBURGH, Pa. – The Chicago Cubs today activated outfielder Seiya Suzuki from the 10-day injured list and placed infielder Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list (retro to May 8) with a right knee sprain. Suzuki, 29, was placed on the injured list April 15 with a right oblique strain.

Over $700,000 donated to eight Arizona non-profits through the Arizona Diamondbacks Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Award Grants

$10 million has been donated to support organizations’ large-scale projects
May 10, 2024

Eight Arizona-based non-profits will be able to transform their community initiatives with their share of $704,000 in grants donated through the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 2024 Ken Kendrick Grand Slam Award Grants. Over $10 million in grants have been gifted over the past two decades to make a greater impact on non-profit’s

Brewers name Minor League Player and Pitcher of the Month for April

Boeve Named Player of the Month; Herrera Selected as Pitcher of the Month
May 10, 2024

MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers have named infielder Mike Boeve as Minor League Player of the Month and right-handed pitcher Yujanyer Herrera as Minor League Pitcher of the Month for April. Boeve, who turned 22 on May 5, batted .449/.556/.623 (31-for-69) with 6 doubles, 3 triples, 9 RBI, 12 runs

Astros Youth Academy to hold Nike RBI free summer baseball and softball league tryouts

All tryouts will be held at the Astros Youth Academy at Sylvester Turner Park
May 10, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas – The Astros Youth Academy is set to hold tryouts for Nike Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) free summer baseball and softball leagues over multiple dates in May, with the first tryout date set for this Saturday, May 11 at the Astros Youth Academy at Sylvester Turner

Texas Rangers Youth Academy establishes first-ever Scout Team 

May 10, 2024

The Texas Rangers Youth Academy officially announced the roster for its 2024 Scout Team, which will compete in the Five Tool Texas baseball tournament circuit throughout the summer. A handful of the Academy’s top ballplayers have committed to the team for the summer and will comprise the 15-man roster. The

Yankees roster move & update on INF Oswald Peraza

May 10, 2024

Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees returned from rehab and reinstated RHP Nick Burdi (#57) from the 15-day injured list. Additionally, the Yankees transferred the rehab assignment of INF Oswald Peraza from Single-A Tampa to Double-A Somerset.

Hines Historic Gas Plant District Partnership present development agreement

Officials from the Tampa Bay Rays, Hines and other members of the development team meet with the St. Petersburg City Council to discuss the Historic Development Project
May 9, 2024

Officials from the Tampa Bay Rays and Hines, its global development partner, presented to the St. Petersburg City Council Thursday the agreement negotiated with Mayor Kenneth T. Welch and his administration for the Historic Gas Plant District Development project. Members of the Hines Historic Gas Plant District Partnership development team

Los Angeles Dodgers and THK announce partnership agreement

May 9, 2024

LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a partnership agreement with Tokyo-based machine parts manufacturer THK. As part of this arrangement, THK will enjoy in-stadium LED signage at Dodger Stadium, reaching millions of fans and broadcast viewers throughout the season. “We are pleased to form this new

Yankees roster move

May 9, 2024

Earlier today, the Yankees claimed RHP Colby White off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays and assigned him to Double-A Somerset. White, 25, has gone 0-2 with a 17.61 ERA (7.2IP, 10H, 17R/15ER, 10BB, 10K, 3HR) in nine games (one start) with Triple-A Durham this season. He was designated for

Marlins-Guardians trade

May 9, 2024

CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians today announced the following transactions relative to the 40-man roster: Acquired RHP Darren McCaughan (mih-CACK-en) from the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations; optioned McCaughan to AAA Columbus. Transferred RHP Gavin Williams to the 60-day Injured List (right elbow inflammation). McCaughan, 28, was

Texas Rangers host Cleveland Guardians, Los Angeles Angels, Arizona Diamondbacks in remaining May home games

May 9, 2024

Arlington, Texas— The Texas Rangers return to Globe Life Field on Monday, May 13, for a six-game, seven-day homestand against the Cleveland Guardians and Los Angeles Angels. The homestand will open with a three-game series versus the Guardians on Monday, May 13, Tuesday, May 14, and Wednesday, May 15. The

Red Sox Trade INF Zack Short to Atlanta Braves

May 9, 2024

BOSTON, MA—The Boston Red Sox today traded infielder Zack Short to the Atlanta Braves, in exchange for cash considerations. Short, 28, was designated for assignment yesterday after being acquired by Boston from the New York Mets on May 1. The right-handed hitter has played in 12 games this season with

Metro Boomin to perform outside Ballpark Village as part of 'Metro Boomin Night' on May 20

St. Louis Native & influential producer to help kick off City Connect Launch Week
May 9, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Mo., May 9, 2024 – The St. Louis Cardinals announced that St. Louis native and chart-topping music producer, Metro Boomin, will perform in the Together Credit Union Plaza at Ballpark Village as part of the club’s Metro Boomin Theme Night on Monday, May 20. Metro’s visit to Busch