The Nationals seem likely to bring in a first baseman in free agency or via trade, the DH position will be a rotation ...

Please devote your rapt attention to the opening strains of official Major League Baseball rule 5.11(a): "A hitter may be designated to bat for the starting pitcher and all subsequent pitchers in any ...

The universal designated hitter has been part of Major League Baseball for two full seasons and, much to the chagrin of some National League traditionalists, the sport has survived and even thrived.

It's been just over 50 years since Major League Baseball implemented the designated hitter rule in the American League. This year marks just the third since the National League permanently adopted the ...

Questions surround the Atlanta Braves regarding the designated hitter role heading into the offseason. Marcell Ozuna is a free agent since his contract expired, opening the door to another player ...