MLB strikeout numbers are still high despite rules changes
Major League Baseball has made the games faster, the bases bigger and defense a little bit harder. Now, if it could only do something about those stubborn strikeouts.
Major League Baseball has made the games faster, the bases bigger and defense a little bit harder. Now, if it could only do something about those stubborn strikeouts.
2023 MLB All-Star FOX Bet Super 6: Analyst shares best bets, Super 6 picks
FOX Sports betting analyst Sam Panayotovich shares his betting insight for the 2023 MLB season and gives his picks for Tuesday's $25,000 All-Star FOX Bet Super 6 contest.
FOX Sports betting analyst Sam Panayotovich shares his betting insight for the 2023 MLB season and gives his picks for Tuesday's $25,000 All-Star FOX Bet Super 6 contest.
Strider cruises, the majors-best Braves pound the Rays 6-1 in battle of top teams
As good as All-Star pitcher Spencer Strider has been during a personal seven-game winning streak, the majors-leading Atlanta Braves have been even better as a team.
As good as All-Star pitcher Spencer Strider has been during a personal seven-game winning streak, the majors-leading Atlanta Braves have been even better as a team.
Sean Murphy homers as the MLB-best Braves edge the AL-best Rays, 2-1
Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer and the red-hot Atlanta Braves began a series between teams with the best records in the major leagues with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.
Sean Murphy hit a two-run homer and the red-hot Atlanta Braves began a series between teams with the best records in the major leagues with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.
8 Braves selected for July 11 All-Star game
Eight Atlanta Braves were chosen for the July 11 game in Seattle — the most of any team since 2012.
Eight Atlanta Braves were chosen for the July 11 game in Seattle — the most of any team since 2012.
Saying goodbye to FOX 5's Chip Zeller
It's a bittersweet day for us here at FOX 5 Sports. Our long time leader, executive producer Chip Zeller is retiring. Chip is usually behind the scenes, but there are not a lot of people who have had such a big impact on FOX 5 or on sports media in Atlanta as our friend Chip.
It's a bittersweet day for us here at FOX 5 Sports. Our long time leader, executive producer Chip Zeller is retiring. Chip is usually behind the scenes, but there are not a lot of people who have had such a big impact on FOX 5 or on sports media in Atlanta as our friend Chip.
Yankees' Domingo Germán throws perfect game vs. A's; first across MLB since 2012
Domingo Germán of the New York Yankees pitched the 24th perfect game in MLB history.
Domingo Germán of the New York Yankees pitched the 24th perfect game in MLB history.
Olson homers, drives in 2 as Braves win 5th straight with a 3-game sweep of Twins
Matt Olson homered late and doubled in an early run and the Atlanta Braves won their fifth straight game, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-0 Wednesday for a series sweep.
Matt Olson homered late and doubled in an early run and the Atlanta Braves won their fifth straight game, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-0 Wednesday for a series sweep.
Baseball brothers Trevor, Tylor Megill both demoted to minors on successive days
One day after Milwaukee Brewers reliever Trevor Megill was sent down to the minors, younger brother Tylor was demoted to Triple-A Syracuse by the New York Mets.
One day after Milwaukee Brewers reliever Trevor Megill was sent down to the minors, younger brother Tylor was demoted to Triple-A Syracuse by the New York Mets.
Ronald Acuña Jr elected to start in MLB All-Star Game
Acuña led all players with 3,082,600 ballots and was elected to start for the fourth time.
Acuña led all players with 3,082,600 ballots and was elected to start for the fourth time.
Missing Houston Astros World Series ring returned to Minute Maid Park employee
It's great news for a long-time employee at Minute Maid Park who lost his prized Houston Astros 2022 World Series ring on Father's Day. The ring has been returned.
It's great news for a long-time employee at Minute Maid Park who lost his prized Houston Astros 2022 World Series ring on Father's Day. The ring has been returned.
Protesters gather as Dodgers host Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on Pride Night
After a month-long debate that drew national headlines, the Dodgers are hosting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on the team's LGBTQ+ Pride Night.
After a month-long debate that drew national headlines, the Dodgers are hosting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence on the team's LGBTQ+ Pride Night.
Braves will honor Cherokee Indians at home game
The Atlanta Braves are hosting their annual Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Night.
The Atlanta Braves are hosting their annual Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) Night.
Austin Riley hosts inaugural Driving for Veterans Charity Golf Tournament
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley hosted his inaugural Driving for Veterans Charity Golf Tournament at TPC Sugarloaf and was proud to see so many of his teammates support the cause.
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley hosted his inaugural Driving for Veterans Charity Golf Tournament at TPC Sugarloaf and was proud to see so many of his teammates support the cause.
AJ Smith-Shawver taking it all in ahead of first start as a Brave
AJ Smith-Shawver will start Friday or Saturday for the Atlanta Braves, part of an ultra-accelerated plan for the 20-year-old pitcher after he made his MLB debut out of the bullpen over the weekend. Smith-Shawver completed just 110 innings in the minors, so he didn?t have much time to get settled anywhere. But whether he?s here for a while or not, he's just taking in all the craziness of this journey so far, as Kelly Price reports.
AJ Smith-Shawver will start Friday or Saturday for the Atlanta Braves, part of an ultra-accelerated plan for the 20-year-old pitcher after he made his MLB debut out of the bullpen over the weekend. Smith-Shawver completed just 110 innings in the minors, so he didn?t have much time to get settled anywhere. But whether he?s here for a while or not, he's just taking in all the craziness of this journey so far, as Kelly Price reports.
Nationals’ Stephen Strasburg, who once signed record-breaking contract, has ‘severe nerve damage’: report
In December 2019, Strasburg signed a seven-year, $245 million deal with the Washington Nationals, breaking the record previously held by David Price ($217 million), after winning the 2019 World Series MVP with the Nats.
In December 2019, Strasburg signed a seven-year, $245 million deal with the Washington Nationals, breaking the record previously held by David Price ($217 million), after winning the 2019 World Series MVP with the Nats.
Nevada lawmakers question worth of subsidizing proposed Oakland A's stadium on Las Vegas Strip
Stadium subsidies for teams in cities from Buffalo, New York, to Arlington, Texas, have sparked similar heated discussions in statehouses across the country in recent years.
Stadium subsidies for teams in cities from Buffalo, New York, to Arlington, Texas, have sparked similar heated discussions in statehouses across the country in recent years.
Kimbrel 8th pitcher in MLB history to earn 400 saves, Phillies beat Braves 6-4
Craig Kimbrel became the eighth pitcher in major league history to earn 400 saves, Brandon Marsh hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Friday night.
Craig Kimbrel became the eighth pitcher in major league history to earn 400 saves, Brandon Marsh hit a go-ahead, two-run single in the sixth inning and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Friday night.
Atlanta Braves host OutKast night with special giveaway at Truist Park
The first 15,000 fans to tonight's Braves game get a special tribute to the legendary Atlanta hip-hop duo OutKast.
The first 15,000 fans to tonight's Braves game get a special tribute to the legendary Atlanta hip-hop duo OutKast.
MLB warns batters may not attempt to trick pitchers into clock violations
MLB senior vice president Michael Hill wrote in a two-page memo to general managers that the commissioner's office had detected batters attempting to induce quick pitches.
MLB senior vice president Michael Hill wrote in a two-page memo to general managers that the commissioner's office had detected batters attempting to induce quick pitches.