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.

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.

Mother of LA Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw dies

Marianne Tombaugh died Saturday, according to Ellen Kershaw. The pitcher’s wife mentioned it during the dedication of a refurbished youth baseball field in Inglewood that his charity foundation supported.

Mother of Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw dies

Marianne Tombaugh, the mother of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw has died.

Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher, has died

Vida Blue, the legendary Oakland A's pitcher of the 1970s, passed away Saturday night, his family and the A's have confirmed. 

Visit to Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City

The state of Georgia played a big role in the Negro Leagues, which existed before Major League Baseball was integrated.

Braves 6-3 win over Marlins secures 3-game sweep

Marcell Ozuna homered for third time in two games, Ronald Acuña Jr. stole his league-leading 15th base, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Miami Marlins 6-3 on Thursday to complete a three-game sweep.

Robbie Ray needs surgery, will miss rest of season for Mariners

Left-handed pitcher Robbie Ray will miss the rest of the season for the Seattle Mariners as he needs surgery to address a flexor tendon injury.

Astros top Braves 5-2

Yordan Alvarez tied the game with a two-run single in the eighth inning, Corey Julks had a go-ahead pinch-hit single in the ninth, and the Houston Astros won their fourth straight, 5-2 over the Atlanta Braves on Sunday.

Big day for Atlanta's professional sports teams

If there's a good day to be an Atlanta sports fan, today is the day. The Braves, Hawks and Five Stripes are all playing games at home today.

Oakland A's sign agreement to purchase land for Las Vegas ballpark

Major League Baseball's Oakland Athletics on Wednesday announced they have signed a binding agreement to purchase land for a future ballpark in Las Vegas – much to the disappointment of the mayor and others who were promised that the team was "Rooted in Oakland."  

Several MLB teams extend beer sales to 8th inning, Twins included

To combat the time crunch of the pitch clock, at least four MLB teams have extended alcohol sales through the eighth inning this season.

Study: Climate change causing spike in MLB home runs

A new study finds that climate change is making major league sluggers into even hotter hitters, sending an extra 50 or so home runs a year over the fences.

Arcia delivers winning hit in 9th, Braves beat Padres 7-6

Orlando Arcia singled in the winning run in the ninth inning for his third hit and the Atlanta Braves beat the San Diego Padres 7-6 on Thursday night in their home opener.