Major League Baseball

The Texas Rangers won the World Series in 2023, but aren't in contention this year.

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Aaron Walsh has been working with New Zealand Super Rugby side, the Chiefs. (Photo by Greg Bowker/Getty Images)

Mental skills coach Aaron Walsh to work with Scotland rugby team

New York Yankees' Anthony Rizzo hits a solo home run against the Miami Marlins. Picture: Lynne Sladky/AP

Why the New York Yankees mean business

San Francisco Giants pitcher Jose Alvarez, right, has his cap inspected by umpire Alfonso Marquez. Picture: Jeff Chiu/AP

Matthew Farnham: How baseball has got itself into an unnecessary sticky situatio...

Shed Long Jr celebrates his game-winning grand slam for Seattle Mariners against the Tampa Bay Rays. Picture: Alika Jenner/Getty Images

A walk-off grand slam is one of baseball's purest moments - let’s not lose it

Kevin Pillar of the New York Mets takes a moment as his nose bleeds after being hit by a pitch against the Atlanta Braves. Picture: Todd Kirkland/Getty Images

Baseball must introduce face cages to protect batters from 100mph pitchers

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Wade Miley, centre, is congratulated by teammates after he pitched a no-hitter against the Cleveland Indians. Picture: Tony Dejak/AP

Why Major League Baseball is a pitchers’ paradise

Members of the Dallas Cowboys on the sidelines during playing of the National Anthem before the start of an NFL game on Sunday

Why sport matters in this US election - Grant Jarvie

Dallas goaltender Anton Khudobin saves smartly from Alex Killorn during Game One of his team’s Stanley Cup final series against Tampa Bay Lightning.
Picture: Bruce Bennett/Getty Images

Why the Stars are aligning for Dallas in ice hockey’s Stanley Cup

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels pitches against the Oakland Athletics on Sunday. He has a rare skillset of being able to both pitch and bat to a very high standard. Picture: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

Why too much is being asked of baseball’s Japanese superstar

Supporters gather for the more authentic baseball experience, as the Dayton Dragons and the South Bend Silver Hawks do battle out on the diamond. Picture: John Grieshop/Getty Images

Why you should buy a new baseball cap from the Minor Leagues

Washington Nationals, celebrating their World Series win back in October, are expected to start the new season against the New York Yankees on 23 July. Picture: Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images

Baseball shouldn’t force DH on National League long-term

New York Yankees’ Gary Sanchez in action during the MLB London Series Match last summer. Picture: PA

New York Yankees embroiled in sign-stealing row

San Diego Padres' Manny Machado reacts to a called strike. San Diego are one of the few teams who still remain integral to their community. Picture: Stacy Revere/Getty Images

How baseball wasted glorious chance to boost popularity

Mississippi State defensive lineman Montez Sweat runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL scouting combine. Picture: Darron Cummings/AP

All eyes on the NFL scouting combine but how useful is it?

Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck. Picture: Tim Ireland/AP

Don't make Chelsea join '˜great unwashed' says chairman Bruce Buck

Cristiano Ronaldo of Real Madrid before the game. Picture Getty Images

Facebook announces Real Madrid show for new streaming service '˜Watch'

Aroldis Chapman of the Chicago Cubs celebrates defeating the Cleveland Indians to win the World Series. Picture: Ezra Shaw/Getty Images

Chicago Cubs end 108-year wait for World Series triumph

Bobby Thomson (back and centre) is congratulated by the New York Giants after his 'shot heard around the world'. Picture: Contributed

7 Scots who played Major League Baseball

Richard Linklater taught himself to make movies. Picture: Contributed

Director Richard Linklater on new film Everybody Wants Some!!

Yogi Berra in 1959. Picture: Getty

Yogi Berra, New York Yankees legend, dies at 90

Jon Hamm as JB Bernstein and Lake Bell as Brenda, JB's neighbor and friend watch the boys pitch at USC. Picture: Ron Phillips/Disney

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Alessandro Del Piero, left, and Sonny Bill Williams, right, with Paul Goldschmidt and Clayton Kershaw. Picture: PA

Major League Baseball takes a swing at Australia

Andy Murray has enjoyed his involvement with Britain in the Davis Cup and is set to play in San Diego next year. Picture: Jane Barlow

Andy Murray and GB to face USA in baseball ground

Andy Murray, who voiced the views of many players on the doping issue during the US Open. Picture: Getty

Tom English: Andy Murray’s words on doping important

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Baseball singer hits wrong note

Martin Dempster: Windy City cool in the home run but atmosphere will be electric...

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Changing room chat: Shaquille’s game for a cage fight

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Yankees are still the team to beat

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Scotland has failed to meet its latest target for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, the latest official figures show. Picture: John Giles/PA Wire

Fail: Scotland misses climate target

Pro-independence protesters with Scottish Saltire flags (top) march for Scottish independence. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images