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Major League Baseball’s new salary‑cap proposal, which would cap team payrolls at $245.3 million and share revenue 50‑50 with players, has drawn a fierce response from the players’ union, led by Bruce Meyer, who warns the measure would empower owners at the expense of athletes.
Grand Canyon University announced the hiring of Steve Bieser as its new head baseball coach, tapping a veteran with a proven record of rapid program turnarounds and player development.
Chris Curry’s leadership has taken the Arkansas‑Little Rock Trojans to their first NCAA super regional, built on a legacy of infrastructure upgrades and a relentless focus on future success.
Bruce Meyer, head of the Major League Baseball Players Association, rejects MLB's proposed spending limits, saying they fail to deliver a true 50‑50 revenue split and would cost players over $500 million.
With the current collective bargaining agreement set to expire on Dec. 1, the players’ association has laid out a comprehensive proposal that includes salary arbitration guarantees, a near‑doubling of the league minimum, and a novel tax to support small‑market clubs. Major League Baseball has responded with concerns over revenue sharing and competitive balance.
The Major League Baseball Players Association has laid out a comprehensive set of demands that would double the minimum salary, expand arbitration rights and reshape revenue sharing, prompting a potential work stoppage.
A detailed look at the union’s demands, the league’s counter‑arguments, and the looming lockout that could reshape baseball’s economic landscape.
Dylan Crews, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 MLB Draft, has returned to the majors with the Washington Nationals, delivering solid hitting and his first home run in a short stint that has reignited optimism about his long‑term potential.
Local stations WYCI and WCAX will air live Major League Baseball games featuring top NL East rivals and the defending World Series champion Dodgers, giving viewers easy access via over‑the‑air channel 3.6 and various cable positions.
Left‑handed pitcher Gage Jump has been promoted from the Athletics’ Triple‑A affiliate to the majors, bringing a strong strike‑out record and a top‑40 prospect ranking with him.
A 1970 NAIA champion and 21‑year American League umpire, John "Rocky" Roe appears on the 2026 Michigan Sports Hall of Fame ballot, with voting closing on June 12.
Ethan Bass, a senior at Glenbrook North, tied the school’s single‑season home run record with eleven homers, helping his team to a perfect 5‑0 week. His performance has catapulted him to No. 2 in Illinois and No. 31 nationally, while his commitment to Wake Forest adds intrigue to his 2026 MLB draft prospects.
The latest FanGraphs Power Rankings reveal the Braves' continued dominance, the Rays' lead in the AL East, the Dodgers' offensive woes, and a host of injury updates and surprising performances that are reshaping the early season landscape.
Roki Sasaki earned his second win of the season with a seven‑inning, one‑run performance as the Dodgers beat the Angels 10‑1, pushing their winning streak to five.
Joshua Kushner's recent acquisition of a minority stake in the San Francisco Giants has turned a routine business transaction into a heated political controversy, revealing deep partisan divides within the city's sports community.
From May 15‑17, MLB will celebrate Armed Forces Weekend with limited‑edition olive‑green caps and matching socks, featuring camouflaged interiors and a front‑facing flag patch. All royalties will be donated to MLB Charities, which funds military‑focused programs.
Major League Baseball celebrates Armed Forces Day with a new line of olive‑green caps and camo‑lined socks, all royalties going to MLB Charities, while the 2026 schedule includes Opening Night, the Mexico Series, All‑Star Break and World Series.
MLB’s limited‑edition Armed Forces caps support veterans while the 2026 season unfolds from March to October, featuring key dates for Opening Night, the Mexico Series, the All‑Star Game, and the World Series.
Joshua Kushner, brother of Jared Kushner and a Democratic donor, is buying a stake in the San Francisco Giants, sparking intense political backlash in San Francisco.
After retiring just weeks ago, Jason Heyward joins the Los Angeles Dodgers as a special assistant in baseball operations, bringing championship experience and a deep love of the game to the club’s strategic leadership.
Cam Schlittler has delivered a historic nine‑start stretch that places him alongside baseball’s all‑time greats, sparking early‑season excitement in the Bronx.