Mets slugger Céspedes leaves team, opts out of 2020 season
New York Mets slugger Yoenis Céspedes was not with the team for Sunday’s game at Atlanta and the club said it hadn’t been able to locate him.
New York Mets slugger Yoenis Céspedes was not with the team for Sunday’s game at Atlanta and the club said it hadn’t been able to locate him.
MLB: Marlins cleared to leave Philadelphia, resume season on Tuesday
The Miami Marlins, who have been quarantined at a Philadelphia hotel for nearly a week following a coronavirus outbreak, were cleared to leave the city on Sunday, according to Major League Baseball.
The Miami Marlins, who have been quarantined at a Philadelphia hotel for nearly a week following a coronavirus outbreak, were cleared to leave the city on Sunday, according to Major League Baseball.
Red Sox player Eduardo Rodriguez out for season after developing heart inflammation from COVID-19
Red Sox player Eduardo Rodriguez won't be able to play this season because he has heart inflammation caused by COVID-19. "You're more at risk when you're older, but it hits the young pretty hard, too, at times. And Eddie just, unfortunately, is one of those guys that it hit hard, and to get to lose an entire season, it's pretty rough on anybody," said a Red Sox official.
Red Sox player Eduardo Rodriguez won't be able to play this season because he has heart inflammation caused by COVID-19. "You're more at risk when you're older, but it hits the young pretty hard, too, at times. And Eddie just, unfortunately, is one of those guys that it hit hard, and to get to lose an entire season, it's pretty rough on anybody," said a Red Sox official.
MLB Commissioner: We'll get through season, but winning percentages might determine playoff teams
The MLB commissioner says that he is confident the season will continue, but says some clubs might not play all 60 games, and winning percentages might be used to determine who makes it to the playoffs. His statements come after the Marlins got hit by an outbreak, a Red Sox player has developed COVID-19 related heart inflammation and some players are saying they won't play until next year, no matter what.
The MLB commissioner says that he is confident the season will continue, but says some clubs might not play all 60 games, and winning percentages might be used to determine who makes it to the playoffs. His statements come after the Marlins got hit by an outbreak, a Red Sox player has developed COVID-19 related heart inflammation and some players are saying they won't play until next year, no matter what.
Brewers-Cardinals series at Miller Park postponed due to COVID-19
The Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday announced the postponement of Sunday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals -- marking the postponement of the entire weekend series.
The Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday announced the postponement of Sunday's doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals -- marking the postponement of the entire weekend series.
MLB: Phillies to resume play Monday against Yankees; team received false positives
Following reports of the potential postponement of the Philadelphia Phillies game on Monday against the New York Yankees, Major League Baseball says the team will resume its season as planned.
Following reports of the potential postponement of the Philadelphia Phillies game on Monday against the New York Yankees, Major League Baseball says the team will resume its season as planned.
Lorenzo Cain opts out of 2020 MLB season
Milwaukee Brewers' outfielder Lorenzo Cain has opted out of the 2020 MLB season, according to a release from the organization Saturday, August 1.
Milwaukee Brewers' outfielder Lorenzo Cain has opted out of the 2020 MLB season, according to a release from the organization Saturday, August 1.
MLB: Commissioner, union leader talk as baseball struggles with coronavirus
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke with union leader Tony Clark on Friday about the importance of players following the league's coronavirus protocols, according to a person familiar with the conversation.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke with union leader Tony Clark on Friday about the importance of players following the league's coronavirus protocols, according to a person familiar with the conversation.
Brewers home opener postponed due to COVID-19; game rescheduled for Sunday
The Brewers home opener has been postponed due to COVID-19.
The Brewers home opener has been postponed due to COVID-19.
Phillies announce no new positive coronavirus tests; activity remains suspended
The Philadelphia Phillies on Friday announced that the team has received no additional positive coronavirus tests results.
The Philadelphia Phillies on Friday announced that the team has received no additional positive coronavirus tests results.
MLB will play 7-inning games in doubleheaders
Big league doubleheaders will now become a pair of seven-inning games, baseball’s latest radical rule change during a season reshaped by the coronavirus pandemic.
Big league doubleheaders will now become a pair of seven-inning games, baseball’s latest radical rule change during a season reshaped by the coronavirus pandemic.
Phillies weekend games postponed after members of coaching, clubhouse staffs test positive
Shortly after the Philadelphia Phillies announced two more positive cases of coronavirus on their staff, the team postponed their three-game weekend series.
Shortly after the Philadelphia Phillies announced two more positive cases of coronavirus on their staff, the team postponed their three-game weekend series.
MLB suspends Dodgers' Joe Kelly for 8 games after throwing pitches at Astros players, mocking them
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly was suspended for eight games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday, a day after throwing a fastball near the head of Houston’s Alex Bregman and mockingly taunting Astros star Carlos Correa.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly was suspended for eight games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday, a day after throwing a fastball near the head of Houston’s Alex Bregman and mockingly taunting Astros star Carlos Correa.
Phillies visiting clubhouse staffer tests positive for coronavirus
One Philadelphia Phillies employee who works in the visiting clubhouse has tested positive for the coronavirus, a person familiar with the results told The Associated Press.
One Philadelphia Phillies employee who works in the visiting clubhouse has tested positive for the coronavirus, a person familiar with the results told The Associated Press.
Phillies to resume season Saturday with doubleheader against Blue Jays
The Philadelphia Phillies will not resume their season until Saturday when they will play a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays.
The Philadelphia Phillies will not resume their season until Saturday when they will play a doubleheader against the Toronto Blue Jays.
MLB postpones Phillies-Yankees and Marlins-Orioles matchups
Major League Baseball temporarily suspended the Miami Marlins’ season through Sunday because of their worsening coronavirus outbreak, and the three remaining games in this week’s New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies series were postponed Tuesday.
Major League Baseball temporarily suspended the Miami Marlins’ season through Sunday because of their worsening coronavirus outbreak, and the three remaining games in this week’s New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies series were postponed Tuesday.
Super Bowl champ Patrick Mahomes becomes partial owner of Kansas City Royals
2020 Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes has been announced as the newest member of the Kansas City Royal’s ownership group.
2020 Super Bowl champion Patrick Mahomes has been announced as the newest member of the Kansas City Royal’s ownership group.
Dr. Fauci opening pitch baseball card breaks record, sells over 51,000 prints in a day
Topps Now announced Monday that its Dr. Anthony Fauci opening pitch collectible baseball card broke a record after selling over 51,000 prints in just 24 hours.
Topps Now announced Monday that its Dr. Anthony Fauci opening pitch collectible baseball card broke a record after selling over 51,000 prints in just 24 hours.
At least 3 MLB games postponed amid Marlins’ virus outbreak
Twelve Miami players and two members of the coaching staff have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus in Philadelphia, prompting the MLB to postpone their Monday night game.
Twelve Miami players and two members of the coaching staff have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus in Philadelphia, prompting the MLB to postpone their Monday night game.
Marlins top Phillies 11-6 as specter of coronavirus looms
Brian Anderson and Miguel Rojas each hit three-run homers and the Miami Marlins overcame the late scratch of their starting pitcher and a looming health scare to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-6 on Sunday.
Brian Anderson and Miguel Rojas each hit three-run homers and the Miami Marlins overcame the late scratch of their starting pitcher and a looming health scare to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-6 on Sunday.