Changes In Safety And Diplomacy Are On Deck For Baseball's Opening Day
New technology, new safety measures, and a new relationship with Cuba are what reporter Jesse Sanchez says will be the big stories in baseball this year.
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Yankees' A-Rod Says He'll Retire After 2017 Season
Alex Rodriguez, 40, says it's time to "go home and be dad." But he's giving fans two years to get to the park to see the end of his playing career.
Dodgers' Utley, Suspended For Reckless Slide, Is Eligible To Play Tonight
Utley appealed a two-game suspension handed down by MLB for a slide that broke Mets shortstop Ruben Tejada's leg. The appeal will not be heard today, meaning Utley can play in Game 3 tonight.
Pro Leagues Embrace A Big-Payout Evolution In Fantasy Sports
If you watch football this weekend, you'll see lots of ads for daily fantasy sports websites. They let fans bet real money on the performance of players, but aren't considered gambling operations.
Baseball Hacking: FBI Is Looking Into Possible St. Louis Attack On Houston Astros
The breach occurred last year and centered on proprietary information about players and team operations. MLB's commissioner says the league is cooperating and will act when the inquiry is complete.
Giants Send Pirates Packing In Elimination Playoff Game
The San Francisco Giants decisively beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-0 in the National League wild-card game Wednesday night in Pittsburgh. The Giants will take on the Washington Nationals on Friday.
Baseball's AL Wild-Card Game Was Indeed Wild
The Royals move on to the American League Division Series after beating the Athletics 9-8 on Tuesday night. It was the Royals' first appearance in a postseason game in 29 years.
Dave Goren: Baseball's "Second Season" -- the Playoffs
The football season is in full swing. The National Hockey League started last night. And as Dave Goren tells us in today's WFDD Sports Commentary, Major League Baseball's second season is about to get underway.