A man was found hanging from a bridge just outside Dodger Stadium Wednesday night -- as Shohei Ohtani and his teammates took on the St. Louis Cardinals just hundreds of yards away.
LAPD told the California Post, which first reported the story, that the unidentified man was found around 8:48 PM ... at the intersection of Bernard Street and Stadium Way, while the Dodgers were playing the second game of a series against St. Louis.
Police responded to the area after receiving 911 calls about a dead body "in plain sight."
10:41 AM PT -- Turns out the three arrests weren't connected to the brawl in the bleachers, despite what Chicago PD initially told us.
Wrigley Field’s bleachers looked more like an MMA cage Monday night during the Cubs-White Sox Crosstown Classic, with fans beating the hell out of each other, leaving one guy bloodied and three people arrested!
Viral video captured the chaos in the stadium stands as haymakers were flying and bodies flailing all around, blood streaming from at least one fan's face ... before Chicago PD and security pushed through the crowd to break the brawl up.
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The cops didn't just stop the fight and hightail it out of there ... TMZ Sports has learned three people were arrested.
Freddie Freeman gave Dodger Stadium a full-blown heart attack Wednesday night.
The Dodgers' first baseman went full Superhero mode in the top of the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals in L.A., tracking an Isaac Collins popup ... and wound up face-planting into the visitors' dugout.
Freeman had a bead on the ball, which continued to drift further into foul territory ... and he looked ready to snag the ball for the second out of the inning.
Alex Rodriguez tried to get the word out about a new meal prep company ... but we're not sure anyone heard about their protein-packed options -- because they were distracted by his meat.
The former MLB star jumped on social media to push premade meals from a company called Tempo ... and while his lips were moving in his video, the noticeable bulge in the front of his pants was really doing all the talking.
His A-Rod was barely being contained by his tight jeans -- and the comments quickly filled up with chatter about his little slugger.
MLB All-Star Jose Iglesias can't wait to show off a different set of skills in his Broadway debut ... telling TMZ Sports he has no idea what to expect -- but it's an incredible honor!!
Candelita is slated to become the first Latino MLB player to take the Broadway stage in "Buena Vista Social Club" as the Narrator on Aug. 27 ... which should come as no surprise, considering he's been known to be quite the singer off the baseball diamond -- who could forget his Mets anthem, "OMG?!"
We caught up with him ahead of his time in the spotlight ... and he said while he's not giving up on his baseball career just yet, this is a great use of his free time.
Baseball legend Tommy Johnis saying goodbye to the game and the fans who followed him for decades ... penning an emotional farewell letter as he battles serious health issues.
Tommy wasn't at Yankee Stadium for Saturday's Old-Timers' Day celebration ... but the Yankees shared a message from the 83-year-old thanking the organization and the Steinbrenner family for giving him the chance to "say goodbye to everyone."
Tommy is currently in hospice care at his home in Bradenton, Florida, according to a Reutersreport.
San Francisco Giants player Harrison Bader allegedly rammed his scooter into the back of a fire truck early Sunday morning ... an accident that further injured his foot and solidified the end of his season.
Bader -- who has been banged up most of 2026 -- was scheduled to see a foot specialist this week to address his ongoing plantar fasciitis issues ... but the team announced on Tuesday his status worsened after crashing his scooter days prior, and he would need an MRI to understand the severity of the new ailment.
While the team didn't provide details on the incident ... the SFist reported the scooter crash happened in the Cow Hollow area around 1:50 AM near the Balboa Cafe. A witness told the outlet Bader collided into back of a San Francisco Fire Department truck ... and the scooter wheel then rolled over his foot, causing a "major injury."
A Chicago Cubs fan's smack heard 'round the internet isn't leading to a police investigation ... at least not yet.
Chicago Police tell TMZ ... they're aware of the viral video showing an older Cubs fan slapping a younger spectator on the back of the head during the national anthem at Wrigley Field ... but so far, no police report has been filed.
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The clip, which exploded on social media after Sunday's Cubs-Twins game, shows the older man, who's decked out in Cubs gear, yelling at the younger fan seated in front of him to stand for "The Star-Spangled Banner."
A Chicago Cubs fan is going viral after he smacked a younger spectator upside the head for not standing during the national anthem ... but not everyone thinks this is patriotic.
Check out the video ... an older gentleman in a Cubs uniform barks at a younger fan in front of him to get off his butt for the Star-Spangled Banner at Wrigley Field ... and when the guy keeps sitting, the Cubs fan reaches back and slaps the back of his head.
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Other folks in the stands turn around to see the fuss, and at least one man who saw it all go down raises an issue.
Mike Tyson had his world flipped upside down at the ESPYs ... when he learned in real time Shohei Ohtani -- the biggest star in Major League Baseball -- is a man.
"Shohei's a guy?"
Mike Tyson awarded Shohei Ohtani the ESPY for best single-game performance, but had one very important question afterwards pic.twitter.com/sdDZFW0dwS@JomboyMedia
Iron Mike, Jake Paul and DJ Khaled presented the award for best single-game performance at Wednesday's event ... and when El Gallo said the Dodgers slugger sent "his gratitude and appreciation" for the win, Tyson's jaw dropped.
Right before the crowd clapped for Ohtani, who was not present for the ceremony, Tyson is heard on the hot mic asking his former boxing opponent if Sho-Time was really a dude.
Patti LaBelle had the honor of singing the national anthem in her hometown before the MLB All-Star Game ... but by the time she hit the final note, social media was already debating her performance.
The 82-year-old "Godmother of Soul" belted out "The Star-Spangled Banner" Tuesday night at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park before the Midsummer Classic. Patti put her own spin on the anthem ... stretching out a few notes and appearing to stumble over a couple of lyrics before powering through to a standing ovation inside the ballpark.
The internet, however, was a whole different crowd. Take a listen ... then you be the judge.
Justin Verlander's final MLB All-Star Game came with one heck of a cheering section ... Kate Upton and the couple's two kids made a rare appearance for the baseball legend's summer send-off.
The notoriously private family stepped out together Tuesday night in Philadelphia ... with Kate joining Justin alongside daughter Genevieve and son Bellamy before the Midsummer Classic.
While Justin and Kate are no strangers to the spotlight, public appearances with the whole fam are few and far between.
Bryce Harper is providing some context behind his personal video for an alleged gambling addict ... claiming he had no idea it would be used for a FanDuel promotion.
The Phillies superstar raised eyebrows when a Philadelphia Inquirer article exposed the 2024 clip made for Terry Thompson ... a man who reportedly gambled $18.5 Million with FanDuel since 2020 and lost about $2 Million on bets.
Per MLB, players can appear in gambling ads, but are prohibited from encouraging wagers on baseball.
Harper is now speaking out ... saying the clip was the result of a Cameo request -- and FanDuel used it improperly.
1:13 PM PT -- The San Francisco Police Deptartment tells us their officers responded to the brawl -- which they say started as a verbal argument before turning physical -- and initially detained seven people.
SFPD ended up arresting four ... and cited the three others. Charges varied by person, but included "assault likely to produce great bodily injury," "disturbing the peace," and "public intoxication."
The ages of the fans involved ranged from 21 to 29 years old.
Despite the arrests that have already been made, police tell us their investigation is still open and active.
The S.F. Giants game started as a normal night at the ballpark, but ended in absolute savagery ... with a group of fans beating the absolute s*** out of each other, and the vicious moment was captured on video.
It was Snoopy Bobblehead Night at Oracle Park, and vibes were high as the hometown team took on the Rockies Thursday night.
Cellphone video shows a full-blown brawl exploding in the stands -- just a row or two from the field -- with punches and kicks flying all over the place, hair being pulled, and bodies chaotically piling up as nearby fans watched in shock, some filming, others looking horrified or even amused.
FanDuel -- the popular sports betting company -- allegedly sent a bettor struggling with a massive gambling addiction a personalized message from MLB star Bryce Harper, thanking him by name and mentioning his young son.
According to The Philadelphia Inquirer ... the bettor, Terry Thompson, has gambled $18.5 million with FanDuel since 2020 and lost about $2 million on bets ... he's now a plaintiff in a lawsuit against FanDuel, claiming the company fueled his gambling addiction with perks and VIP treatment.
In the personalized video from Harper, the Philadelphia Phillies star wished Thompson an "extra special Thanksgiving" and even mentioned Thompson’s young son.
Tigers legend Justin Verlander is hangin' up his cleats at the end of the 2026 season ... and he's doing it right in the city where his legendary career started!
The superstar pitcher, in his 21st season in the Big Leagues, penned an emotional letter posted to his X account, confirming his plans to walk off the mound for good after the Tigers' season ends in September.
"This season has challenged me in ways I haven't experienced before, both physically and mentally. I've always believed that as long as I could compete at the level I expect of myself, I’d keep playing. I never wanted to retire because of a milestone, a number, or a date on the calendar. I wanted the game to tell me when it was time," Verlander wrote in the announcement.
