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NPB Orders Urgent Safety Review After Umpire Is Struck by Slipped Backswing

The league’s response points to a possible shift to full-head protection for plate umpires.

Mike Trout Plunked High by Mariners’ Bryan Woo, Then Receives Apology as Seattle Wins in 10

MLB Extends Checked-Swing Challenge to Triple-A PCL With 45-Degree Standard

Red Sox’s Anthony, Rafaela Stay in Game After Scary Spring Training Collision

Taylor Ward Avoids Serious Injury After Face-First Collision With Astros' Metal Scoreboard

Orioles’ Cade Povich Reveals Violent Threat to Wife, Underscoring MLB’s Online Abuse Problem

George Springer Walks Off After 96 MPH Fastball Strikes His Helmet

Giolito Raises Alarm with Manfred Over Gambling-Related Threats

Pete Alonso Proposes One-on-One Hockey-Style Fights in MLB

Cade Smith’s Cap Brim Shields Him From 106.6-Mph Line Drive

Online Death Threats Force Astros' Lance McCullers Jr. to Hire Round-the-Clock Security

Red Sox Pitcher Liam Hendriks Decries Death Threats After Recent Loss

Darin Ruf Sues Cincinnati Reds Over Career-Ending Field Injury

Paul DeJong Eyes Return After Facial Fractures from 93-MPH Fastball

Royals' Jonathan India Avoids Concussion After Being Hit by 99 MPH Pitch

Bryce Harper Suffers Bruised Triceps After Hit by Pitch in Spring Training

Dodgers Pitcher Bobby Miller Recovering After Line Drive to Head

Oakland Athletics Opt for Natural Grass at Temporary Sacramento Ballpark

Whit Merrifield Condemns Reckless MLB Pitching After Head Injury

Dodgers Bat Boy's Quick Reflexes Save Shohei Ohtani from Foul Ball