Ronald Blum AP Baseball Writer

MLB says pitcher injuries more likely to occur during spring training, early in season | National Sports

May 27, 2024Ronald Blum AP Baseball Writer0

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball says pitcher injuries are more likely to occur during spring training and early in the season. Management has rejected an assertion by players’ union head Tony Clark that injuries may be linked to the pitch clock that was instituted last year and slightly shortened this season. “In 2014 or […]

MLB says robot home plate umpires unlikely for 2025 | National Sports

May 26, 2024Ronald Blum AP Baseball Writer0

NEW YORK — Major League Baseball says robot home plate umpires are unlikely for 2025. “We still have some technical issues,” baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday at a news conference following an owners meeting. “We haven’t made as much progress in the minor leagues this year as we sort of hoped at this point. […]