Aaron’s death prompts call to change name: Braves to Hammers
As his adopted hometown mourned Hank Aaron’s death, some fans called on the Atlanta Braves to change their name to the Hammers in his honor.
Atlanta Braves legend Henry 'Hank' Aaron dead at 86
Atlanta Braves legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron has died at the age of 86
Tributes pour in honoring the legendary Hank Aaron
Tributes from friends, family, celebrities, and dignitaries from around the world poured in after the passing of Atlanta Braves legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron was announced Friday morning.
Andrew Young fondly remembers his friend Hank Aaron
Atlanta Braves legend Hank Aaron was known for breaking records on the field and while he was doing that, he was also breaking barriers. It is no wonder he should include Andrew Young among his closest friends.
Georgia, Alabama lower flags to honor Hank Aaron
The states of Georgia and Alabama have lowered its flags to half-staff to honor baseball great Hank Aaron, who died Friday.
MLB hall-of-fame pitcher Don Sutton dies at 75
Sutton played 23 seasons in MLB, 16 with the Dodgers, before embarking on a second career calling Atlanta Braves games for three decades.
Mets fire GM Porter after reports he sent graphic texts, photos to female reporter
Mets general manager Jared Porter reportedly sent graphic, uninvited text messages and images to a female reporter in 2016.
Diamondbacks avoid salary arbitration with Weaver, Kelly
Weaver’s deal is for $1.95 million, Kelly $1.7 million and Smith $1,465,000. No other Arizona players remain eligible for arbitration.
Dodger Stadium transforms into COVID-19 vaccination site
Dodger Stadium reopened Friday as a COVID-19 mass-vaccination center, with Mayor Eric Garcetti saying it will have the capacity to vaccinate 12,000 people a day when it is running fully.
Mickey Mantle baseball card sells for record $5.2 million
An entrepreneur bought a 1952 Mickey Mantle baseball card for millions.
Hall of Fame Dodgers legend Tommy Lasorda dies at 93
The world of baseball is mourning following the tragic loss of Hall of Fame Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda who died late Thursday night. He was 93.
Hank Aaron, civil rights leaders get vaccinated in Georgia
Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, former U.N. Ambassador and civil rights leader Andrew Young and former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Louis Sullivan got vaccinated against COVID-19 in Georgia on Tuesday, hoping to send a message to Black Americans that the shots are safe.
Sports world, LA community pays tribute to Dodger legend Tommy Lasorda
The sports community is mourning the death of Hall-of-Fame Dodgers’ manager Tommy Lasorda.
Former Dodgers pitcher Tommy John hospitalized with COVID-19: report
Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John is receiving oxygen at a hospital near his Indio home after being diagnosed with the coronavirus in December, it was reported Wednesday.
Braves legend, Hall of Famer pitcher Phil Niekro dies after cancer battle
Braves legend and Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro passed away Saturday night in his sleep after a long battle with cancer. He was 81 years old.
La Russa pleads guilty to lesser charge to end DUI case in Phoenix
Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa pleaded guilty to a lesser charge to resolve misdemeanor drunken driving charges stemming from his arrest nearly 10 months ago on a freeway in metro Phoenix.
MLB: Negro Leagues were a major league
The Negro Leagues are now considered a major league and its statistics and records will be included in MLB's history.
Disappointing D-backs aim for bounce back in 2021 season
If Arizona is going to improve on this year’s 25-35 record and last-place finish in the NL West, it’s going to be done with a lot of the same faces.
Trump weighs in on report Cleveland Indians to change nickname: 'Cancel culture at work!'
Trump’s tweet came hours after The New York Times reported the Indians’ name change was expected to come within the next week.
Report: Cleveland Indians changing team's name after 105 years
The New York Times is reporting that Cleveland's baseball team is moving away from a name that has been considered racist for decades.