Thursday, July 16, 2026

Baseball

Front Office Sports brings you the latest news across MLB and beyond, spotlighting the players, executives, and trends shaping the business of baseball.

Recent Articles

Jul 14, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; General view of fireworks over Citizens Bank Park during the fourth inning of the All-Star Game.

MLB All-Star Game Ratings Get a Boost From World Cup

The midseason showcase’s audience rises with a World Cup lead-in.

MLB’s Stretch Run Will Be Defined By Labor, Stadiums, and Stars

The trade deadline and contending low-budget teams also loom large. 


Two Years From LA28, MLB’s Olympic Plan Remains Unsettled

The league and union are still grappling with several logistical issues.

MLB Players and Owners Still Miles Apart: ‘I Think It’s Perverse’

Baseball’s management and labor leaders offer very different viewpoints. 
Jul 13, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Baseball fans react before the final round of the All Star-Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.

MLB All-Star Game Tickets Surpass World Cup Semifinal

The biggest factor is a shortage of tickets on the resale market.
Opinion

Netflix Bounces Back With Home Run Derby Debut

After its panned coverage of Opening Night, Netflix focused on the field.

John Smoltz: MLB All-Star Game Is ‘Absolutely’ Still the Best

The Hall of Fame pitcher will call the Midsummer Classic for Fox.

Jul 13, 2026; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider speaks at the conference before the Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park.

All-Star Game Participation Is Sticking Point for Managers

Prominent player absences have helped define this year’s event.

Jordan Walker Edges Out Kyle Schwarber in Home Run Derby

The new-look event featured an altered format and new broadcaster.

MLB All-Star Break: League Growth Shines, Labor Fight Looms

Rising labor tensions are clouding the league’s significant gains elsewhere.