Players say MLB’s robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone as walks reach historic highs
The new Automated Ball-Strike system has contributed to a spike in the Major League Baseball's walk rate so far this season.
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Money and tech have closed the gap between NCAA baseball and MLB. That’s good news for coaches.
The MLB and NCAA versions of baseball have never been more similar. There’s also been more movement between the two versions of the sport in recent years.
UConn’s Geno Auriemma confronts South Carolina’s Dawn Staley and rips officiating in Final Four loss
UConn coach Geno Auriemma ripped the officiating crew and got into a heated argument with South Carolina coach Dawn Staley in the final seconds of the Huskies' loss in the...
Rusty in crunch time, women’s Final Four teams brace for tight games after so many blowouts
Four powerhouse women's programs square off Friday night when UConn faces South Carolina and Texas meets UCLA in the Final Four. Here’s how they’re preparing for potential clutch moments this...
Ian Cunningham says ‘work to be done’ in NFL minority hiring, despite Florida AG pushback
First-year Atlanta Falcons general manager Ian Cunningham said he’ll continue to push for more diversity in the NFL’s leadership positions.
Are 105-degree days coming to the Cactus League? Record temps forecast for Arizona in the next week.
Record-setting heat is forecast over the next 10 days in central Arizona with temperatures that could top 105 degrees late next week.
US shows offensive muscle in a 15-1 exhibition win before the World Baseball Classic
Alex Bregman hit a solo home run as the United States won 15-1 in an exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday.
New MLB union head Bruce Meyer dismisses salary cap and defends free agency and arbitration as labor clash looms
Bruce Meyer staunchly defended free agency and salary arbitration on his first full day as head of the baseball players association, dismissing any possibility of agreement on a salary cap.
Bruce Meyer elevated to MLBPA interim executive director after Tony Clark’s forced resignation
Bruce Meyer was promoted to interim executive director of the baseball players association on Wednesday, a day after Tony Clark’s forced resignation.
Arizona Diamondbacks acquire 8-time All-Star 3B Nolan Arenado in a deal with St. Louis Cardinals
Nolan Arenado, 34, isn’t the offensive force he used to be but will provide a veteran presence at third base for the Arizona Diamondbacks.