ATLANTA — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says the sport is in better position to reach national broadcasting agreements for 2026-28 after he attended the annual Allen & Co. Conference of media and finance leaders in Idaho.

Commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday that Major League Baseball is "trying to iron through (the) logistics" that would allow MLB players to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. MLB officials met with Olympic representatives earlier this week and both the league and players have interest in Olympic participation.

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman names the greatest player in MLB history without hesitation.

Looming over baseball is a likely lockout in December 2026, a possible management push for a salary cap and perhaps lost regular-season games for the first time since 1995.

Former MLB executive Jim Bowden gave his thoughts on a potential Nolan Arenado trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers and why they would say no.

Hours later, Stephanie was standing on the infield grass at Truist Park as her son, Major League Baseball’s home run leader and the unlikely face of this All-Star Weekend, celebrated an emphatic victory in the 2025 Home Run Derby.

ATLANTA — A few days before he stepped to the plate for Monday’s Home Run Derby, Minnesota Twins All-Star Byron Buxton got two hits in a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates. But that wasn’t enough for a gambler who watched him best Paul Skenes.

One that is not circled on the calendar or looked forward to with any excitement. It’s one of the quietest weeks of the year on the sports schedule — MLB All-Star week. However, if you’re really in need of some action there are some events to tune into this week to get your fix:

The young outfielder is the breakout star of this MLB season and a driving force behind the Cubs' success in 2025.