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The Yankees' Jose Caballero lost the first challenge taken to Major League Baseball's so-called robot umpire, unsuccessfully appealing a strike by San Francisco Giants right-hander Logan Webb in Wednesday night's season opener won 7-0 by New York. Webb started the fourth inning with a 90.7 mph sinker on the upper, inner corner that was called a strike by Bill Miller, a major league umpire since 1997. Caballero tapped his helmet, […]

Shohei Ohtani admitted in a recent interview with NBC that he doesn't think about being compared to the likes of Tom Brady and Michael Jordan, but FOX Sports' Chris Broussard thinks that the Los Angeles Dodgers' superstar might join that echelon of great athletes soon. Broussard proclaimed that it's "indisputable" that Ohtani is the best baseball player of all time on Wednesday's episode of "First Things First." However, Broussard said […]

On the heels of a thrilling World Baseball Classic that captivated the nation, FOX Sports returns to the 2026 Major League Baseball season with a deep and dynamic roster of broadcasters — bringing its signature presentation of championship-level insight and industry-leading production to one of the most anticipated seasons in the sport. FOX Sports has assembled top-tier talent both in the booth and studio, to provide compelling pre-game, in-game and […]

Home runs have made a comeback. Consider this: We've had two 60-home-run seasons in the last four years, after not having any between 2001 and 2021 — a 20-year drought. Let's check out the odds for who will lead MLB in home runs this season at DraftKings Sportsbook as of March 25. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a […]

The Dodgers won the last two World Series, so it’s no surprise that (a) Los Angeles is a strong favorite in 2026 MLB futures odds, and (b) the Dodgers are very popular with bettors. But as Opening Day arrives, there are some surprises, too. "A couple teams that haven’t been publicly supported in a while are seeing interest this year. There’s a lot of love for the Pirates and the […]

Only two MLB division winners from last season are expected to repeat this season, meaning parity is alive and well in baseball. Let's check out the division winner odds at DraftKings Sportsbook as of March 24, as well as what to know about each division. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read […]

A lot of history has a chance to be made when it comes to MLB MVP awards this season. Let's check out the odds for the AL and NL MVP race at DraftKings Sportsbook as of March 24. This page may contain affiliate links to legal sports betting partners. If you sign up or place a wager, FOX Sports may be compensated. Read more about Sports Betting on FOX Sports. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with Opening Day starter Cristopher Sánchez. The deal announced Sunday for last season's NL Cy Young Award runner-up begins in 2027 and will run through 2032 with a club option for 2033. Terms were not made immediately available by the team. However, the deal will include $103 million in new money, ESPN reported. Sánchez had been pitching under a $22.5 […]

Team USA received criticism throughout the 2026 World Baseball Classic, including some opining that they didn't show enough emotion for their country (e.g., Venezuela's profound reaction to winning the tournament and the Dominican Republic's infectious enthusiasm from pool play through their eventual semifinal-round loss to the United States). San Francisco Giants star right-hander Logan Webb is "not a fan" of the negative notion surrounding Team USA. "I feel like there's […]