Major League Baseball

Documents related to Babe Ruth's sale to the Yankees sell for $300K— more than triple what the Red Sox got for him 103 years ago

Thu, 04/27/2023 - 16:17

Tech Insider : Sports

A black and white image of Babe Ruth in a New York Yankees uniform. — Documents connected to the sale of Babe Ruth to the Yankees just sold for more than $300,000 at auction.
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Sports, Retail, Auctions, Babe Ruth, Entertainment, Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees

Climate change adds to baseball's offensive boom as warmer air means about 50 more home runs per season, new study finds

Fri, 04/07/2023 - 16:52

Tech Insider : Sports

Aaron Judge swinging a baseball bat with a catcher and umpire behind him. — Aaron Judge hitting his AL-record breaking 62nd home run in 2022. Researchers say at least 500 home runs since 2010 can likely be attributed to climate change and warmer temperatures.
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Sports, Science, Major League Baseball, MLB, Climate Change, Global Warming, Baseball

This could've been an email: If MLB can speed up games, bosses can shorten meetings. Here's how.

Thu, 04/06/2023 - 14:58

Tech Insider

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani — Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani, center, became the first player to be penalized as both a pitcher and batter by MLB's new pitch clock.
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Careers, Nordic, Strategy, Baseball, Major League Baseball, Meetings, Boss

YouTube TV drops MLB Network after failing to renew deal

Wed, 02/01/2023 - 05:10

Engadget

YouTube TV has dropped the MLB Network from its service after failing to renew its agreement, according to a statement from YouTube given to The Streamable. "You will also lose access to any previous Library recordings from this channel," the streamer wrote. "Members will be able to continue watching select national MLB games via coverage on FOX, ESPN, and TBS through our Base Plan."