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An outfield screen shows a graphic indicating Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez challenged a pitch call, initiating a review with the automated ball-strike challenge system, in the third inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks during a spring training baseball game Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP File Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Sep 24, 2025

MLB will use robot umpires in 2026

Robot umpires are getting called up to the big leagues for the 2026 season, an MLB committee approved on Tuesday.

Oakland Ballers' Lou Helmig warms up before a Pioneer League baseball game against the Rocky Mountain Vibes in Oakland, Calif., July 10, 2025. (AP File Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Sep 4, 2025

Pro baseball team to use AI to manage upcoming home game

Oakland Ballers manager Aaron Miles will leave it to artificial intelligence to decide when to pinch hit or replace his pitcher.

Umpire Jen Pawol takes her position during the first inning of a spring training baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Nationals Monday, March 4, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP File Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Aug 6, 2025

MLB is calling up its first female umpire

Jen Pawol is set to become the first woman MLB umpire when she works games this weekend between the Miami Marlins and Atlanta Braves.

In this undated photo provided by Joseph Rocco, his son Marco Rocco prepares to deliver a pitch in a baseball game in Haddonfield, N.J. (Family courtesy photo via AP)
Jul 25, 2025

Little Leaguer plays after judge lifts suspension for bat flip

A 12-year-old Little Leaguer who faced suspension for flipping his bat was allowed to play again Thursday.

Ruling in MASN dispute with Orioles goes the Nationals’ way
Feb 1, 2023

Orioles-Nationals TV dispute goes before NY’s top court in March

A New York court has scheduled oral arguments in the long-running dispute between the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Nationals over television rights fees.

Scenes from the Opening Night game at the Cal Ripken World Series between Piedmont (Mid-Atlantic) and Harford County in Aberdeen on August 9, 2013. Piedmont defeated Harford County 1-0 in regulation play.
Jan 18, 2023

Ripken, Cooperstown baseball merge under deal with 76ers, Devils owners

Cal Ripken’s tournaments for youth baseball players have merged with Cooperstown All Star Village under a new agreement.

Orioles announce new 30-year deal to stay at Camden Yards
May 23, 2022

Camden Yards workers hope to join others who’ve had minimum pay lifted

Workers at Orioles Park at Camden Yards are hoping to join the ranks of those in Maryland who have seen their pay lifted above the state's minimum wage floor.

Attain Sports and Entertainment acquires Bowie Baysox, Frederick Keys
Jan 13, 2022

Attain Sports and Entertainment acquires Bowie Baysox, Frederick Keys

Attain Sports and Entertainment has purchased the Bowie Baysox and the Frederick Keys, two franchises with ties to the Baltimore Orioles.

Judge won’t enjoin Md. from enforcing its drug price gouging law
May 4, 2020

Pandemics are bad for the law business

Welcome to Monday, the 45th anniversary of Major League Baseball‘s one-millionth run. Here are some news items to get your week started. — COVID-19 hits law firms hard. — Virginia […]

Cubs Wrigley Field Baseball
Jul 19, 2019

For bar exam, think peanuts, Cracker Jack and torts

I’d bet my law license that everyone studying for this month’s bar exam has received unsolicited advice on how best to prepare for the test: Make sure to take a […]

Despite on-field successes, Orioles attendance continues to fall
May 2, 2017

Friend flushed fan’s ashes down toilet at Camden Yards, other parks

NEW YORK  — A New York City man is on a mission to flush the cremated remains of his lifelong friend — a plumber — down ballpark toilets around the […]

Despite on-field successes, Orioles attendance continues to fall
Apr 2, 2017

Despite on-field successes, Orioles attendance continues to fall

With three playoff berths and the most wins in the American League, the Baltimore Orioles have been one of the most successful teams in baseball over the last five years. […]

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