Spike Lee is best known for writing and directing films such as “Do the Right Thing,” “Jungle Fever” and “BlacKkKlansman.” But he is also a big-time sports fan. It doesn't matter which sport it is; Lee is always in attendance. He is expected to attend the World Series between the

When Ken Griffey Jr. shared a field with Ken Griffey Sr. on the Seattle Mariners in 1990, becoming the first father and son to play on the same team, it was historic. When Ken Jr. and Sr. hit back-to-back home runs on Sept. 14, it became that much more memorable.

NEW YORK -- I've got sunshine on a cloudy day. When it's cold outside, I've got the month of May. After two cold nights that put the Mets on the brink of elimination, they welcomed not only warmer weather but also special guests on Friday afternoon at Citi Field. The

Thousands of New Yorkers descended upon an iconic Queens stadium over the weekend, celebrating food, baseball and the intersection thereof. The occasion was The Infatuation’s EEEEEATSCON NYC, a sprawling food festival held on the grounds of Forest Hills Stadium Oct. 12-13. Dozens of vendors -- representing restaurants from all over

This story was originally published on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023.

BALTIMORE -- Colton Cowser and Gunnar Henderson have quite a bit in common. They’re both talented baseball players. They’re young -- Cowser being 24 and Henderson at 23. They’re core members of the Orioles in 2024, as well as for the foreseeable future. They’re Star Wars nerds. (Cowser even bought

In another lifetime, Twins shortstop Brooks Lee wouldn't have been named for Orioles Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson. Instead, he would have been named after Cardinals basestealing legend Lou Brock. Only problem: Then he would be named Brock Lee ... you know, like the vegetable. "Both great names, but I'm

Though Mason Miller grew up a loyal Pirates fan in Pittsburgh, Albert Pujols took precedence as his favorite player. Yes, Pujols will be immortalized in Cooperstown for a legendary career that includes more than 700 home runs, 3,000-plus hits and a few MVP Awards. His legacy, though, goes beyond the

Caitlin Clark may have stumbled into a post-playing career -- as a baseball announcer. The Indiana Fever superstar was caught in a TikTok posted by teammate Lexie Hull doing her best play-by-play broadcaster impression from her hotel room as the Phillies and Brewers squared off earlier this week. "And that

Rob Lowe has seen a lot of good baseball in his life. Growing up in Cincinnati in the 1970s, Lowe fell in love with baseball during the time of the Big Red Machine, regularly wearing a homemade Joe Morgan No. 8 shirt. He then was in attendance at the 1978

The first thing you need to understand is that Bryan Cranston knows ball. The actor, famed for his performances in "Malcolm in the Middle," and "Breaking Bad," along with dozens of other credits, is not a mere baseball dabbler. He is as baseball-obsessed as any person I've ever had the

NEW YORK -- As Aaron Judge continues to swing one of the hottest bats in baseball, the Yankees' captain welcomed one of his other teammates to the Bronx on Thursday. A costumed character from the Nickelodeon program “Rubble & Crew” was on the field at Yankee Stadium prior to the

As a part of Major League Baseball’s annual Players’ Weekend, players across the league will take the field with customized gear during games played August 16-18. For a large contingent of Reds players, they’ll be putting local art on display courtesy of patients and families from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. This

NEW YORK -- Mets second baseman/outfielder Jeff McNeil loves playing golf. During most of his off-days, you will likely find him on the links. Golf puts his mind at ease after a long day on the baseball diamond. McNeil’s favorite golf course is Monarch Dunes Golf Course in Nipomo, Calif.,

NEW YORK -- In the ranks of Major League Baseball, there are players who -- quite literally -- wear the same T-shirt every day. There are players whose style might change imperceptibly from week to week, but never all that far from center. Then there are players like Francisco Lindor.

The ultimate sports festival for fans of all ages takes place this weekend, Aug. 16-18, in New York City. Fanatics Fest NYC is a first-of-its-kind event that will bring together fans of all sports under one roof, and MLB has designed a truly immersive experience that will have something for

ST. PETERSBURG -- On Saturday afternoon, 162 Landing at Tropicana Field took on a new look. The tables, chairs and baseball fans in the gathering area down the left-field line were replaced by ramps, rails and skateboarders of all ages. The Rays hosted a skate demonstration before Saturday night’s game

Ballplayers who can hit for average and power, run, field and throw are called five-tool players. Entertainers who can act, sing and dance are called triple threats. Jose Iglesias appears to have some ability in all eight of those tools. During the bottom of the second inning of the Mets'

ARLINGTON -- Livvy Dunne has walked on many red carpets in the past. On Tuesday, she joined Paul Skenes on the MLB All-Star Red Carpet Show presented by Frutitas Agua Fresca, and it was a carpet unlike any other she has walked on before. “This is so cool,” she said.

There’s an old saying that dogs are a man’s best friend. Shohei Ohtani has certainly embraced that idea -- and then some. At Tuesday’s All-Star Red Carpet Show presented by Frutitas, Ohtani took that idea one step further when he rocked a suit with his dog, Decoy, designed on the

Jaime Ferrer has lived with a chronic illness since he was three years old. It’s the only life he’s known. He’s been doubted, told no, and gone through countless physical and mental hurdles on his journey to becoming a Major League Baseball player. But that Type 1 diabetes diagnosis? It’s

The sales figures are out and one thing is abundantly clear when it comes to the most popular MLB player jerseys during the first half of the 2024 season: Shohei Ohtani remains king. Ohtani, who finished last season atop the jersey sales list, is atop the rankings again so far

TORONTO -- “There is room, my friends.” The Cree expression for 'welcome' flashed on the screen, adding warmth to the anticipation of 24 people waiting to become Canadian citizens at Rogers Centre on Canada Day. It’s the one day of the season when the Blue Jays’ ballpark goes red. The