Tuesday, July 21, 2026

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Aug 24, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; The major league baseball logo is seen on signage near the player's entrance to the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum before the game between the Oakland Athletics and the Milwaukee Brewers. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports

MLBPA Rejects Owners’ Draft Changes in Latest Labor Proposal

The union seeks to return the draft to its prior June timing.

Red Sox Revival Turns MLB Trade Deadline Upside Down

Boston has risen from the AL’s worst record to a playoff position.


Pending Labor Talks, MLB Is Set for Earliest Opening Day in 2027

Labor woes cloud the consideration of next year’s slate.

Home Run Derby Ratings Drop 7% on Netflix

The event’s pivot to streaming results in a slightly lower average audience.
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.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA- JULY 13: during the Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Heather Barry / Netflix)
Opinion

Netflix Bounces Back With Home Run Derby Debut

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