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Major League Baseball (MLB)

Major League Baseball (MLB)

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.

Shohei Ohtani hit his historic 50th home run during the seventh inning against Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on September 19, 2024. Photo: TNS

Ohtani 50-50 card sells for US$1.07 million, includes piece of star’s trousers

Baseball card signed by LA Dodgers star includes piece of uniform he wore when becoming first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases.

1 Apr 2025 - 10:29AM

Fame and celebrity

Who is Sean Gilmartin, husband of Fox News presenter Kayleigh McEnany?

31 Mar 2025 - 6:00PM

Fame and celebrity

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

25 Mar 2025 - 7:00PM

Banking & finance

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

The American tycoon spots potential for fintech, sports and entertainment expansion in Hong Kong and Macau.

25 Mar 2025 - 4:40PM

Todd Boehly, who has a stake in many sports teams, is bullish on Hong Kong and Macau. Photo: Chelsea FC via Getty Images

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

Fans pay 2,000 yen to watch players work out at Tokyo Dome before next week’s Major League Baseball season-openers against Chicago Cubs.

14 Mar 2025 - 10:00PM

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

3 Feb 2025 - 7:00PM

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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.

25 Jan 2025 - 6:00AM

MLB star Mariano Rivera and his wife Clara Rivera run a church. Photo: @marianorivera/Instagram

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.

23 Jan 2025 - 9:52AM

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.

18 Jan 2025 - 8:57AM

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.

30 Dec 2024 - 4:00AM

Meet Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr’s new wife Maggie Black, who played college softball, and is a fitness trainer and partner of Kate Hudson’s Fabletics. Photos: @maggswitt/Instagram

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.

27 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM

Johnny Manziel posted a steamy video of his influencer girlfriend Josie Canseco recently. Photos: @jmanziel2, @josiecanseco/Instagram

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

23 Dec 2024 - 5:00AM

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.

21 Dec 2024 - 6:00AM

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.

10 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM

Meet baseball star Juan Soto’s adorable parents. Photo: @MLB/X

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.

9 Dec 2024 - 7:00PM

Who is model and actress Niki Niwa, and is she dating Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the MLB? Photos: @yoshinobu_yamamoto, @__niki22/Instagram

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.

9 Dec 2024 - 12:17PM

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.

4 Dec 2024 - 6:00PM

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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?

20 Nov 2024 - 5:00AM

Who is Kate Upton’s baseballer husband Justin Verlander? Photos: @justinverlander/Instagram

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.

19 Nov 2024 - 5:00AM

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.

19 Nov 2024 - 4:00AM

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.

13 Nov 2024 - 4:00AM

The marriage of the MLB’s Roger Clemens and Debra Lynn Godfrey has been mired in controversy since the noughties. Photo: @debbieclemens_/Instagram

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.

4 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM

Who is LA Dodgers star and MVP Freddie Freeman’s wife, Chelsea? Photo: @chelseafreeman5/Instagram

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.

31 Oct 2024 - 12:51PM

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.

30 Oct 2024 - 12:30PM

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.

29 Oct 2024 - 6:00PM

Meet Samantha Bracksieck, Aaron Judge’s wife: she and the New York Yankees star were high school sweethearts and share a love of sport – she also advised a fellow Wag about the New York City Marathon. Photo: @michaelsimon64/Instagram

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.

29 Oct 2024 - 12:11PM

Freddie Freeman rounds the bases after hitting a two-run homer against the New York Yankees in the first inning of Game 3. Photo: AFP

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?

29 Oct 2024 - 5:00AM

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.

28 Oct 2024 - 10:00PM

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