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Major League Baseball (MLB) is the pre-eminent baseball league in North America. Each season concludes with a World Series finale. The defending champions are the Chicago Cubs.
Jessica Clendenin and her former New York Yankees outfielder husband, Brett Gardner. Photo: Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

Who is Brett Gardner’s wife, Jessica Clendenin, and what happened to their son?

The 41-year-old MLB outfielder and his wife Jessica are in shock after losing their 14-year-old son Miller Gardner while on holiday together in Costa Rica this weekend.

Banking & finance

Exclusive | Chelsea owner Todd Boehly eyes Hong Kong and Macau for new ventures

Japan

Japan has Ohtani fever as thousands pay to see Los Angeles Dodgers train

Fame and celebrity

Who is MLB star Giancarlo Stanton’s ex, ‘AJ’ Hung-Barnes?

Asiana Jayd ‘AJ’ Hung-Barnes often hinted about her relationship with the Yankees outfielder until it was reported by the tabloids, after which she shut down her social media accounts

The Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton and ex-partner Asiana Jayd “AJ” Hung-Barnes. Photos: @giancarlo818/Instagram; @asiana.hungbarnes/Facebook
Fame and celebrity

Who is MLB star Mariano Rivera’s wife Clara Rivera?

Mariano Rivera and Clara Rivera are both pastors at the Refuge of Hope church in New York; while the two have been married for decades, Rivera was accused of fathering 2 children out of wedlock.

Japan’s Sasaki officially joins LA Dodgers, gets US$6.5 million signing bonus

Roki Sasaki makes first comments as a Dodger after opting to team up with compatriots Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in LA.

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Japanese baseball star Sasaki joins LA Dodgers, teams up with Ohtani, Yamamoto

The race to snag the 23-year-old pitcher had become one of the dominant subplots of the baseball off-season.

FILE - Japan’s Roki Sasak pitches during a game against the Czech Republic at the World Baseball Classic. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Meet Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr’s new wife, Maggie Black

In high school days, a smitten Witt tracked down Black’s schedule and transferred into one of her classes to be near her – after dating for years, the pair got married this month.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Johnny Manziel’s girlfriend Josie, who is Jose Canseco’s daughter

On December 6, Johnny Football posted an intimate video of him and his model girlfriend Josie Canseco showering while celebrating his 32nd birthday.

Millionaires and billionaires

7 richest sports team owners: net worths, ranked

The Carolina Panthers’ David Tepper started on Goldman Sachs’ junk bond desk; the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Dan Gilbert founded Quicken Loans; and the Dallas Mavericks’ Miriam Adelson runs Las Vegas Sands

Discover the seven richest sports team owners today; pictured (from left) Quicken Loans’ Dan Gilbert, Kering’s Francois Pinault and Point72 Asset Management’s Steve Cohen. Photos: @NBA_NewYork/X; Sygma via Getty Images; @NBA_NewYork/X
Fame and celebrity

Meet Cody Bellinger’s wife Chase – who used to date his new Yankees teammate

Fans quickly put 2 and 2 together after the New York Yankees traded Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger on Tuesday – noting that he’ll now be playing with his wife’s ex boyfriend.

Cody Bellinger has been married to Chase Bellinger (née Carter) for a year. Photos: @lilbabycheezus/Instagram
Celebrity Families

Meet baseball star Juan Soto’s adorable parents

Juan Soto grew up around baseball in the Dominican Republic, and his super-supportive mum and dad still attend as many games as they can – even sparking comparisons to Travis Kelce’s parents.

Fame and celebrity

Is LA Dodgers star Yoshinobu Yamamoto dating model and actress Niki Niwa?

The Terrace House: Aloha State and Peanut Butter Sandwich star, who was recently spotted out shopping in Beverly Hills with Yamamoto, was previously linked to singer-actor Tomohisa Yamashita.

Soto becomes highest-paid athlete ever in staggering US$756 million, 15-year deal

New York Mets win race to sign free agent, reportedly agree to pay 26-year-old more than World Series winner Shohei Ohtani.

Juan Soto is leaving the Yankees for the Mets to become highest-paid athlete ever. Photo: AP

Japanese reporters remind Dodgers manager that Ohtani still owes him a Porsche

The baseball superstar had promised manager Dave Roberts he would give him a car if the team won the World Series – which they did in October.

Shohei Ohtani with his 2024 Porsche Taycan Turbo S. The Japanese star had given teammate Joe Kelly a new Porsche when Kelly agreed to hand over his No 17 shirt. Photo: Porsche
Fame and celebrity

Who is Kate Upton’s baseball pitcher husband, Justin Verlander?

Kate Upton has made fans concerned after the model posted a cryptic message on her Instagram Story last week – but what do we know about her husband, Justin Verlander?

Fame and celebrity

Meet Sydney Thomas, the ring girl from the Jake Paul – Mike Tyson fight

Sydney Thomas, one of the ring girls hired for the controversial Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson match on Saturday, is also a cheerleader in the MLB – here’s what we know about her.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Hayley Sullivan, style consultant and fiancée to MLB’s Deven Marrero

She’s CEO of The Styled By Collective that offers personalised styling services, and has a background in political science, and experience in tech and sales.

Former MLB player Deven Marrero and his fiancée, Hayley Sullivan, turned heads at the Giorgio Armani spring 2025 ready-to-wear show. Photo: @haylsullivan/Instagram
Fame and celebrity

Who is Debra Lynn Godfrey, baseball star Roger Clemens’ wife?

Roger Clemens had a long-term affair with the late country singer Mindy McCready, reportedly beginning when she was 15 years old; he and his wife were also embroiled in a steroid controversy.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Dodgers star Freddie Freeman’s wife of 10 years, Chelsea?

Freddie and Chelsea Freeman met during the first baseman’s early days in the MLB with the Atlanta Braves; they tied the knot in 2014 and have talked openly about their fertility struggles.

Dodgers come from behind to beat Yankees 7-6 for first World Series win since 2020

New York had hoped to become first team to force a Game Six after trailing 0-3 in a World Series series but fell short; Japan celebrates win.

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman celebrates with the trophy after their win against the New York Yankees in Game 5 to win the World Series on Thursday. Photo: AP

Yankees bludgeon Dodgers in Game 4 to stay alive in World Series

Shortstop proves to be hero New York needed to avoid embarrassing sweep, with home run in third inning and running home again in the eighth.

The Yankees’ Anthony Volpe reacts after scoring against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the eighth inning in Game 4 of the World Series in New York on Tuesday. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Meet Samantha Bracksieck, the low-key wife of Yankees star Aaron Judge

The private pair avoid social media and have mostly kept their relationship out of the limelight; they’re often spotted at sporting events though and Bracksieck has run the NYC Marathon at least twice.

Freeman stars as Dodgers down Yankees to reach brink of World Series title

Freddie Freeman ties home-run record as Dodgers close on second title in four years.

Fame and celebrity

Meet Randi Mahomes, mother of superstar NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes

She got pregnant with Patrick Mahomes at just 20 and has always been her son’s biggest supporter – but what does the woman who sports a QB Producer jersey really think about being an athlete mum?

Meet Randi Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ mother: she encouraged her son to pursue college football over Major League Baseball but says the last seven years have been “the hardest of my adult life”. Photo: @randimahomes/Instagram

Yankees in big hole against Dodgers, Ohtani heading into Game 3 of World Series

The Yankees have rallied from two games down before, most recently in 1996 against the Atlanta Braves.

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani partially dislocated his left should in an attempt to steal second in Game 2. Photo: AP

Ohtani injured, Freeman stars again as Dodgers lead Yankees 2-0 in World Series

Japanese star suffers a partial shoulder dislocation as he tries to steal second base in the seventh inning; series now heads to New York.

Freeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers win opener 6-3

Freeman, back in the team after injury, cracked a 423-foot two-out home run in the 10th inning to see the Dodgers home over the Yankees.

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