Baseball

12-year-old girl Kinley Rasmus makes history at Little League World Series

Today, we’re looking back at Southeast star Kinley Rasmus’ incredible run and what lies ahead for the history-making 12 year old. Nothing better than throwing like a girl.

August 28, 2026

Getting creative with four-time MLB All-Star Ozzie Albies

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Getting creative with four-time MLB All-Star Ozzie Albies

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Ozzie Albies is more than a four-time MLB All-Star, and Players’ Weekend is his chance to show it. See how he’s using Adobe Express to put his love of dogs front and center, while turning his custom gear into a win for the Ozzie Albies Foundation.

August 20, 2026

Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal traded to LA Dodgers

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Tonight’s 6 p.m. ET MLB Trade Deadline is rapidly approaching, but the biggest blockbuster is already in the books: Ace pitcher Tarik Skubal is heading to the LA Dodgers, a move that will have an immediate impact on the playoff race…and perhaps lasting consequences on the future of the league.

August 03, 2026

Women’s Pro Baseball League begins inaugural season

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The Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL) makes its long-awaited debut in front of a sold out crowd tomorrow at 6 p.m. ET, airing on ESPN Select in the U.S. and on YouTube for those outside the States. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the historic first pitch.

July 31, 2026

MLB’s revamped Home Run Derby was a major success

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From Patti LaBelle’s high notes to star-studded swings, MLB All-Star Week played all the hits in Philadelphia. Here’s the latest from the extra sparkly diamond before regular-season action resumes tomorrow.

July 15, 2026

MLB All-Star Week takes to Philadelphia with revamped Home Run Derby format

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Somebody call Smash Mouth because MLB All-Star Week has arrived, with baseball’s best descending on Philadelphia for 48 more hours of glimmering festivities. From tonight’s Home Run Derby to tomorrow’s All-Star Game (ASG), here’s everything you need to know about MLB’s mid-summer classic.

July 13, 2026

The Realest teams up with the WPBL for a series dedicated to women’s baseball

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There’s nothing more American than baseball (cards), right? That’s the idea behind sports authentication platform The Realest’s new partnership with the Women’s Pro Baseball League (WPBL). Together, they will launch and develop the first officially licensed trading card program for an active pro women’s baseball league in the U.S..

June 18, 2026

MLB’s strategy to attract women? Go with the (Aunt) Flow

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MLB’s strategy to attract women? Go with the (Aunt) Flow

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May 23, 2026

ICYMI, The GIST launched our official MLB partnership this week with a striking data point: It’s the most-attended sports league by women fans. Women are feeling increasingly welcomed by America’s pastime — partially because stadiums across MLB are more inclusive than ever, thanks to additional accommodations and partnerships with companies like Aunt Flow. This week, we spoke with Aunt Flow founder and CEO Claire Coder about the company’s partnership with MLB teams and how the league is considering women fans and their families with improved infrastructure, including access to free period care. About damn time.

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The GIST of It Podcast

Ep #585

Good Good Golf and Callaway did a bad, bad thing

August 27, 2026

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Good Good Golf and Callaway did a bad, bad thing

ICYMI, Good Good Golf and Callaway are in hot, hot water after releasing a video ad that depicted a woman being shoved to the ground. The backlash was swift and fierce, but questions remain, like how did this gross concept even receive approval in the first place? Tune in to hear The GIST of It co-hosts Ellen Hyslop and Steph Rotz’s unfiltered thoughts on this *gestures wildly* absolute disaster.