Thursday, August 6, 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

Anthony Rizzo: MLB Doesn’t Have Competitive Balance Problem

The former MLB star talked labor, sports betting, and his own broadcasting.
Jul 22, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; New York Yankees left fielder Cody Bellinger (35) hits a double against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the fourth inning at Yankee Stadium

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.”

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.

MLB Trade Deadline Sees Big Market Clubs Trade Top Players

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

Tarik Skubal Heads to Dodgers in Blockbuster Trade

The two-time defending champions landed the Tigers’ ace.

WPBL

Who’s Playing Women’s Professional Baseball?

Sixty players from 11 countries are descending on Illinois for six weeks.

Jul 27, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets second baseman Marcus Semien (10) is greeted at home plate by center fielder Tyrone Taylor (28) after hitting a two run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning at Citi Field.

Meet the Mets’ Prediction-Market Pick: Novig

The Mets chose Novig over industry giants like Kalshi and Polymarket.

Shohei Ohtani’s Health Has Become Dodgers’ Biggest Question

The two-way phenom is not pitching and slumping offensively.