MLB average salary up 11% year after lockout

Associated Press exclusive: The average Major League Baseball salary was up 11.1% to a record $4.9 million to start this season, the biggest jump for the sport since 2001.

2023 MLB preview: New rules, big-money Mets and Shohei Ohtani’s walk year

Baseball has transformed in the 145 days since Dusty Baker and the Houston Astros sealed the franchise’s second title in six seasons.

Tom Caron: Can the Red Sox prove they’re worthy of our attention in 2023?

Coming off a last-place finish in the AL East, the team heads into the season with confidence it will be improved this summer.

Poll: How do you feel about the MLB rule changes?

Tom Caron: Red Sox in a hurry to adjust to new pitch-clock rules

'The pace of the game is definitely faster,' Boston second baseman Christian Arroyo says of the changes being implemented in spring training.

Noah Song joins Phillies after Navy grants transfer to reserves

Noah Song threw and performed agility drills on a back outfield wearing Philadelphia Phillies shorts and T-shirt, a far different different uniform for the 25-year-old.

MLB’s bigger bases could lead to more steals and fewer injuries

Major League Baseball is introducing bigger bases this season as part of a flurry of changes designed to put more action and athleticism back in the game.

Mookie Betts, Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani among 8 MVPs in World Baseball Classic

The United States’ Mike Trout and Mookie Betts, Japan’s Shohei Ohtani and Venezuela’s Miguel Cabrera and Jose Altuve are among eight Major League Baseball MVPs on rosters for next month’s World Baseball Classic

Push-button pitching: MLB to let pitchers call own signals

In yet another nod to technology, Major League Baseball will permit pitchers in spring training to wear wristbands that will let them signal to the catcher what’s coming next.

MLB prepared to take over local TV broadcasts from Sinclair

About $1 billion of Major League Baseball’s revenue is at risk if a cable television company fails to make payments for local broadcasting rights to 14 teams, and the sport is preparing to take over telecasts.