Ronald Blum

Latest from Ronald Blum

Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. mashes to Home Run Derby victory

Toronto's Vladimir Guerrero Jr. joined Vladimir Sr. to become the first father-son duo to win the All-Star Home Run Derby, beating Tampa Bay's Randy Arozarena 25-23 in the final round on Monday night.

With legislation signed, MLB will begin lengthy approval process for Athletics' proposed Vegas move

Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo signed into law Thursday a $380 million public financing package to help build a Major League Baseball stadium for the Oakland Athletics on the Las Vegas Strip as MLB's commissioner outlined a months-long approval process for the A's proposed move there.

Vida Blue, who led Athletics to 3 World Series titles, dies at 73

Vida Blue, a hard-throwing left-hander who became one of baseball's biggest draws in the early 1970s and helped lead the brash Oakland Athletics to three straight World Series titles, has died. He was 73.

Mets' Scherzer suspended 10 games after sticky substance ejection

Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was suspended for 10 games by Major League Baseball on Thursday following his ejection for having a foreign substance on his hand during a game.

Ohtani fans Trout as Japan defeats United States, securing 1st WBC title since 2009

Shohei Ohtani emerged from the bullpen and fanned Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in a matchup the whole baseball world wanted to see, leading Japan over the defending champion United States 3-2 Tuesday night for its first World Baseball Classic title since 2009.

Thorns fire athletic trainer, assistant coach following NWSL investigation

The Portland Thorns have fired their athletic trainer after an outside investigation found he illegally distributed a controlled substance to players, the National Women's Soccer League said Tuesday.

U.S. men's national soccer team head coach Berhalter admits kicking future wife in 1991

The U.S. Soccer Federation revealed Tuesday it is investigating men's national team coach Gregg Berhalter for a 1991 confrontation in which he kicked the woman who later became his wife.

Major League Baseball's independent arbitrator reinstates Dodgers pitcher Bauer

Trevor Bauer was reinstated Thursday by Major League Baseball's independent arbitrator, allowing the pitcher to resume his career at the start of the 2023 season.

John Herdman wants to remain as Canadian men's coach through 2026

John Herdman wants to remain as Canada's coach through the 2026 World Cup in North America after leading the nation to its return to soccer's top tournament.

Superstar outfielders Julio Rodriguez, Michael Harris named top MLB rookies

Seattle's Julio Rodriguez and Atlanta's Michael Harris II, a pair of 21-year-old centre-fielders, were voted rookies of the year on Monday.

now