Tuesday, August 11, 2026

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David Ross, Anthony Rizzo Rebranding Volume Podcast

The revamped show will cover all of MLB, not just the Cubs.

Tampa Overhauls Rays $2.3B Stadium Funding As Clock Ticks

The city is shifting to a tax-increment financing structure.


Dodgers’ Late-Season Slide Complicates MLB’s Salary Cap Push

The two-time defending champions haven’t been a juggernaut lately.

Netflix Wants to Not ‘Do Too Much’ With Field of Dreams Game

The upgraded Iowa complex now has a permanent stadium. 

Anthony Rizzo: MLB Doesn’t Have Competitive Balance Problem

The former MLB star talked labor, sports betting, and his own broadcasting.

Yankees Are Polymarket’s Latest Big Sports Swing

Polymarket became the exclusive prediction-market partner of MLB in March.

How Eye Black Became ‘War Paint’ on the Field

“You’re going into battle, doing something you only do on game days.”

Jul 31, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley (27) first baseman Matt Olson (28) pitcher Elieser Hernandez and catcher Joey Bart (16) react after defeating the Washington Nationals at Truist Park.

BravesVision Rollout Drags Braves Revenue Lower

Quarterly revenue and operating income fell for the MLB club.

Jul 12, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman (35) waives to the fans before a game against the Kansas City Royals at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images

Red Sox Turnaround Fuels Rutschman Blockbuster

The Red Sox continue their surge as the Orioles’ attempted turnaround fizzles.

Jul 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Cole Irvin (38) hands the ball to manager Dave Roberts (30) during the ninth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Dodger Stadium.

MLB Trade Deadline Sees Big Market Clubs Trade Top Players

“It just seems like there’s always blowback with us,” the Dodgers manager said.