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Behind the scenes updates, news, and notes directly from the Major League Baseball Communications Department.
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Joined May 2009
Commissioner Manfred announced today that @MLB is officially elevating the Negro Leagues to “Major League” status. Culminating the centennial celebration of the founding of the Negro Leagues, MLB is proud to highlight the contributions of the pioneers who played from 1920-1948.
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Team Japan catcher Yuhei Nakamura holds the last out ball of the 2023 #WorldBaseballClassic, authenticated and all. @WBCBaseball
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Today @MLB, @MLB_Players, @SonySanDiego and @PlayStation announced multi-year, multi-platform video game partnership extensions @MLBTheShow.
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Due to the extended inclement weather conditions tonight, tonight’s ALDS Game 5 has been postponed and rescheduled for 4:07 p.m. (ET) tomorrow.
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We are targeting an 8:30 p.m. (ET) first pitch for ALCS Game 4. We are working with the Clubs to ensure that their pitchers have a suitable chance to warm up to hit that target.
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MLB, the Yankees and the Astros are meeting soon to evaluate the latest forecast. An update will follow shortly.
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This season Major League Umpires will conduct in-park announcements during the Replay Review process. We’re pleased to launch this enhancement to the ballpark and broadcast experiences. Training has been held in Arizona and Florida this spring.
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Today, @MLB and the @MLB_PLAYERS jointly announced significant changes to the Drug of Abuse provisions of the Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
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Tonight's ALCS game will not start on time. It remains possible that the game could be postponed and rescheduled to tomorrow. We continue to evaluate the conditions and will provide another update by 7:00 p.m. (ET).
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After more awe-inspiring performances on the diamond in 2023 that continued to resonate with fans around the world, Shohei Ohtani finished the season with the most popular player jersey in MLB for the first time in his career.
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With close games, exciting star performances & 2 no-hitters to begin the season, registered the most-watched 18-day period in its 20-season history, including the 7 most-watched days ever. Fans have already watched over 1.34 billion minutes of live games.
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We are evaluating tonight's forecast in Philadelphia. Three independent weather experts have rain in the forecast. We will issue another update after a 5:00 p.m. (ET) meeting. #WorldSeries.
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“The one constant through all the years has been baseball.”. Rest in Peace to the great James Earl Jones, whose outstanding career included multiple homages to our game.
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The broadcast schedule for Postseason games through Sunday was announced today by @MLB. @FS1 and @MLBNetwork will have exclusive live coverage of the ALDS presented by @GoodSam, while @TBSNetwork will provide exclusive coverage of the NLDS presented by @GoodSam.
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A league-wide initiative has been announced for Minor League players to receive compensation between now and the scheduled start of the Minor League season. @MLB will continue to work with all 30 Clubs on the development of an industry-wide plan for compensation beyond 4/8.
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Before their Mother’s Day game with the @Athletics, the @Yankees honored the memory of Gretchen Piscotty, mother of Oakland’s Stephen Piscotty, and donated to charity devoted to curing Lou Gehrig’s Disease. #StrikeOutALS
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Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. has been named Senior Advisor to the Commissioner. He will consult with @MLB on a number of issues, with special emphasis on baseball operations & youth baseball development, and will serve as an ambassador at youth initiatives & at special events.
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Game Three of the 2022 #WorldSeries presented by Capital One has been postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday at 8:03 p.m. (ET). The remainder of the Fall Classic will push back by a day. Tickets for all games remain valid for the game number on each ticket.
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MLB and @NewEraCap today unveiled a new collection of batting practice caps. These caps will be worn throughout Spring Training and in BP during the season. The new performance caps feature alternate logos, chosen by each Club, embroidered within primary logos on the front.
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Representatives of MLB and both Clubs met with the forecasters at 5:00 p.m. (ET). The forecast continues to call for rain this evening. The next meeting will occur at 6:45 p.m. (ET). #WorldSeries.
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Off to @BaseballHall: Posey's jersey, Pence & Sandoval's bats, Bochy & Bumgarner's caps, Affeldt's cleats. @SFGiants
http://t.co/oi2shi3QLH.
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The first set of results for COVID-19 testing have been jointly announced by @MLB and the @MLB_PLAYERS.
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For fans attending the ALCS tonight:.- Batting practice will not be held on the field. - Public gates will open as scheduled at 4:30. - We are continuing to evaluate the expected conditions & communicating with the Clubs. - We will issue another update between 5-6 p.m. (ET).
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Left-handed pitcher Tucker Davidson has replaced right-handed pitcher Charlie Morton on the @Braves #WorldSeries roster, it was announced today by @MLB.
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Congratulations to @Yankees broadcaster Suzyn Waldman, Chris Russo of @MLBNetwork & former @Mariners owner Jeff Smulyan on their selections into the @RadioHOF.
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MLB details changes to uniforms for All-Star Game and future seasons:
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Commissioner Manfred issued the following statement today regarding the death of eight-time All-Star pitcher Roy Halladay:
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LAD INF Utley has been suspended for Games 3 & 4 of NLDS as a result of his illegal slide in the 7th inning on Sat. http://t.co/ktAjmXWFaR.
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Prior to tonight's Game 1 of the #WorldSeries, @MLB honored Shohei Ohtani as the 16th recipient ever of the Commissioner's Historic Achievement Award following his unprecedented two-way All-Star season. #Postseason #MakeItMajor
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MLB, @MLB_PLAYERS.& Sony Interactive Entertainment have announced the creation of the MLB The Show Players League, the first-ever competitive @MLBTheShow league solely featuring Major Leaguers. Games start tonight. More details: Here are the 30 players:
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The 13th run in today's games will be the two millionth in baseball history, per @EliasSports. #MakeItMajor.
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.@tatis_jr has been selected as the cover athlete for @MLBTheShow 21, as announced by Sony Interactive Entertainment today. At 22 years old, Tatis is the youngest player ever chosen for the cover; he is also the 1st @Padres player on the cover of the acclaimed video game.
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The all-new MLB Draft League was announced today by @MLB and @prepbaseball. The first-of-its kind league in OH, PA, WV & NJ will focus on top prospects eligible to be drafted, giving players the opportunity to showcase their abilities & gain exposure to MLB Clubs & fans.
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Below are start times for Division Series games through Sunday, October 7th. FS1 or MLB Network will exclusively cover all National League Division Series games, while TBS will exclusively televise all American League Postseason action. #Postseason
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The 2024 World Series is averaging nearly 30 million viewers combined in the U.S. and Japan, where the country is drawing record viewership.
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Greinke vs. Scherzer will be the first Game 7 in World Series history that features two former Cy Young Award winners starting against one another. #MLB #WorldSeries.
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The 2016 Postseason is set to open with the AL Wild Card Game on 10/4. Game 1 of World Series set for 10/25 on FOX.
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MLB is deeply saddened by the passing of 34-year Major League Umpire Derryl Cousins at 74. The Californian worked nearly 4,500 games & three World Series ('88, '99, '05). He was behind the plate for the White Sox clincher in '05 & the '08 ASG at Yankee Stadium (pictured below).
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The city of London & @MLB have formed a long-term strategic partnership that includes MLB playing regular season games in London in ’23, ’24 & ’26. MLB Europe will also conduct fan events, expanded UK-focused content, baseball participation programs, and more.
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Shohei Ohtani this year was the most-searched player in the world on MLB Film Room powered by @googlecloud, ranking at the top of both the US and global rankings on the service which allows fans to search, watch & share content from more than 6.5 million MLB highlight videos.
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Tim Anderson (@TimAnderson7) has been selected as the cover athlete for R.B.I. Baseball 21. Anderson is the first @whitesox player to ever grace the cover of the popular video game series (@RBIGAME). More information:
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Chan Ho Park, who 30 years ago became the first @MLB player ever born in South Korea and pitched for both the @Dodgers and @Padres, will have ceremonial first pitch honors before the #SeoulSeries on March 20th.
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Tonight we remember Ray Fosse, who has passed away at 74. The two-time @Indians All-Star catcher was a key part of two @Athletics World Championship teams before becoming a beloved broadcaster in Oakland. We send our condolences to the loved ones of this class act.
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Entering the second half of the season, MLB attendance has generated significant gains with the implementation of new rules and a balanced schedule.
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Here is the schedule for any potential Monday Tiebreaker Games on ESPN.
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We send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and readers of Nick Cafardo – a talented writer, a true professional and a friend to so many throughout our game.
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Pitcher Bryan Abreu of the @astros has appealed his two-game suspension and therefore remains eligible to pitch tonight. Per the Basic Agreement, his hearing will be held in the next 48 hours. #ALCS #Postseason.
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To date during the 2023 season, only nine games of nine innings have eclipsed the three-hour and 30-minute mark.
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INF Johan Camargo has replaced INF/OF Ehire Adrianza on the @Braves active #WorldSeries roster, it was announced today by @MLB. Adrianza, on the Postseason Paternity List, will be allowed to be away from the Club for a minimum of 1 day & a maximum of 3 days.
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Commissioner Manfred issued the following statement this evening regarding the passing of Hall of Fame pitcher, three-time Cy Young Award winner and 12-time All-Star Tom Seaver, who was 75:
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Friday’s ALCS Game 1 first pitch time for the host @Astros and @RedSox on @MLBONFOX is at 8:07 p.m. (ET)/7:07 p.m. (CT). #Postseason #MakeItMajor.
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Commissioner Manfred issued the following statement today regarding the passing of Bob Uecker, the legendary Milwaukee Brewers radio announcer, Major League catcher, and actor:
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MLB has chartered a plane to deliver much-needed supplies to Puerto Rico and PR native @bw51official will be at JFK for tomorrow's load-in.
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Here are the baseballs that will be used today for Mother's Day from @RawlingsSports
http://t.co/BIG51dNgUY.
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We send our deepest condolences to the family, friends and admirers of @nypost sports photojournalist extraordinaire Anthony Causi, who brought out the best in the players and the people of our National Pastime. An example of his outstanding eye and talent:
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With the agreement of the Players Association, MLB has extended Trevor Bauer's placement on Administrative Leave for an additional 7 days, effective tomorrow. MLB's investigation is ongoing.
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2016 Postseason start times announced through Sunday, October 9th:
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This past weekend, for the first time in @MLB history, players were mic’d for live conversations with @MLBONFOX & @ESPN announcers while they were on the field during a regular season game. Here is sound from @rhyshoskins, @bryceharper3, @dexterfowler & @lindor12BC.
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Commissioner Manfred issued the following statement this evening regarding the passing of Hall of Famer Red Schoendienst, who was 95:
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Yesterday marked MLB’s best-attended Saturday of 15 games since 2015:. * Average crowd was 37,995. * 2023 season-best crowd of 54,662 in the London Series. * Eight crowds of 40,000+.
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The entire 2020 @MLB 60-game season was unveiled tonight on @MLBNetwork. Opening Night on @espn on 7/23 features @Yankees @ @Nationals and @SFGiants @ @Dodgers; 14 games scheduled for Opening Day on 7/24, including four games on @FOXSports.
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