Baseball

4/27/2026 |  Baty first batter to have robot ump change bases-loaded walk to inning-ending called third strike (Associated Press (AP))

NEW YORK (AP) — Done in by a robot reversal, Brett Baty of the New York Mets became the first batter to have a bases-loaded walk changed to an inning-ending called third strike by Major League Baseball’s new challenge system.

 

4/21/2026 |  Counsell thinks an MLB rule that only affects Ohtani and the Dodgers is ‘bizarre’ (Associated Press (AP)) CHICAGO (AP) — Cubs manager Craig Counsell thinks a Major League Baseball rule that allows the Los Angeles Dodgers to carry 14 pitchers because of Shohei Ohtani is “bizarre.”
Major league teams are allowed to have a maximum of 13 pitchers on their active 26-man roster from opening day through Aug. 31. From Sept. 1 through the end of the season, the roster limits increase to 14 pitchers and 28 active players.

4/21/2026 |  Shohei Ohtani's roster spot an unfair advantage, claims Craig Counsell ahead of weekend Dodgers-Cubs series (CBS Sports) When the Chicago Cubs visit the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend, they will not see the two-way version of Shohei Ohtani. They'll only see Ohtani the hitter. Ohtani will pitch against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday and is not scheduled to pitch against the Cubs this weekend thanks to L.A.'s six-man rotation.

4/21/2026 |  Counsell: MLB rule in place for Ohtani, Dodgers 'bizarre' (ESPN) CHICAGO -- Cubs manager Craig Counsell thinks a Major League Baseball rule that allows the Los Angeles Dodgers to carry 14 pitchers because of Shohei Ohtani is "bizarre."
Major league teams are allowed to have a maximum of 13 pitchers on their active 26-man roster from Opening Day through Aug. 31. From Sept. 1 through the end of the season, the roster limits increase to 14 pitchers and 28 active players.

4/21/2026 |  Chase and WNBPA leaders discuss the value of their recent partnership (Gist Sports, The) The WNBPA's new deal with JPMorganChase goes deeper than its previous partnerships.