Baseball

5/20/2026 |  Shirtless fans the stars at MLB stadiums as ‘Tarps Off’ trend sweeps baseball world (Associated Press (AP)) Major League Baseball is experiencing an epidemic of (mostly) guys being dudes.
At ballparks across the country, groups consisting of mostly young men are joining in on the “Tarps Off” trend that’s loud, goofy, infectious and new to the baseball world. Joining in on the fun is simple: Go to the section where the party is happening, take off your shirt and start twirling it above your head.

5/20/2026 |  What's with all the shirtless fans in MLB stands? Inside the 'Tarps Off' trend sweeping the nation (CBS Sports) If you've watched or attended a Major League Baseball game in recent days, you may have noticed a curious abundance of exposed skin among game-goers. We speak, of course, of the "tarps off" trend that is, well, trending across a growing number of MLB ballparks. 

5/20/2026 |  Chicago Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong fined for aiming vulgarity at fan (United Press International (UPI)) May 20 (UPI) -- Chicago Cubs star Pete Crow-Armstrong was fined an undisclosed total for aiming vulgarities at a fan in Chicago, a source familiar with the matter told UPI on Wednesday.

5/18/2026 |  Washington Nationals ban patron for flag supporting white nationalists (United Press International (UPI)) May 18 (UPI) -- The Washington Nationals banned a patron from Nationals Park for their part in displaying a flag supporting white nationalists, a team spokesperson told UPI on Monday.

5/15/2026 |  Buster Posey’s Vision for the Giants Is Starting to Make Sense (DEADSPIN) All’s quiet by the bay. Steve Kerr isn’t running for president. Christian McCaffrey is healthy. Even Valkyries can now afford to rent an apartment.
Oh, and the Giants just took two of three from the dreaded Dodgers.
The latter is bigger news than you might expect from a mid-May series. After all, less than a week ago, San Francisco's own had been dumped 13-3 at home by the Pirates amid boos their new manager labeled warranted.