Monday, August 24, 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.

Mar 21, 2018; Port Charlotte, FL, USA; A view of the Rays logo on the jersey of a member of the Tampa Bay Rays against the Boston Red Sox at Charlotte Sports Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports

Rays’ $2.36B Ballpark Faces Two Make-or-Break Votes This Week

More last-minute negotiations are expected ahead of the votes.
August 24, 2026
Rakyung Kim of the New York Heights pitches in the inaugural game of the Women's Pro Baseball League at Robin Roberts Stadium Aug. 1, 2026. The Los Angeles Queens defeated the Heights 10-8.

WPBL Board Member Demands Records Over ‘Mounting Red Flags’

The startup league faces questions about spending and potential conflicts.
August 24, 2026
Oct 22, 2019; Houston, TX, USA; The Houston Astros logo is seen during the third inning of game one of the 2019 World Series against the Washington Nationals at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Astros Part Ways With Dana Brown, Jim Crane Takes Over Baseball Ops

The MLB club owner again appoints himself to a temporary front-office role.
August 24, 2026

Cubs, Nationals in Trademark Fight with WNBA Over ‘The W’

The baseball teams claim the league’s filing could cause “confusion.”
August 14, 2026