Major League Baseball employees will participate in 10,000-person COVID-19 study

Researchers have partnered with Major League Baseball employees in a 10,000-person study aimed at further understanding the rate of infection of the novel coronavirus in the United States. 

Retired Angels outfielder Jim Edmonds tests positive for COVID-19

Retired Angels outfielder Jim Edmonds has revealed that he tested positive for the coronavirus but is "completely symptom-free now and doing really well."

Sixers' Michael Rubin announces plans to produce masks, hospital gowns to help in fight against COVID-19

Sixers partner Michael Rubin and Major League Baseball announced plans on Thursday to halt production of MLB uniforms and use the same jersey fabric to produce masks and gowns to help the fight against COVID-19.

NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS closing locker rooms amid coronavirus scare

The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel in response to the coronavirus crisis.

AP: MLB appoints 1st black umpire crew chief

Major League Baseball has appointed its first African American umpire crew chief, promoting Kerwin Danley to the position this week, The Associated Press has learned.

'It's a girl!' Chicago Cubs infielder helps with couple's gender reveal

An Indiana couple found out they were having a baby girl after Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote helped with their gender reveal at a spring training game on February 25.

Creators of original Phillie Phanatic call mascot's redesign 'an affront'

Wayde Harrison and Bonnie Erickson issued a statement Tuesday accusing the Phillies of a “lack of good faith in negotiating for an extension."

Phillie Phanatic debuts his spring training makeover

The Phillie Phanatic debuted a new look during spring training Sunday amid an ongoing copyright lawsuit with the mascot's original creators.

Baseball is back: Teams, fans return to Florida for spring training

With temperatures in the mid-50s, Friday was a cold one for most Floridians. But for some baseball fans from up north, it’s still paradise.

McCutchen upbeat about recovery from knee injury

The Phillies held their first workout with the full squad Monday. McCutchen said he plans to be ready for opening day.

MacPhail: Phillies expect to pay luxury tax this season

Philadelphia Phillies president Andy MacPhail says that team ownership is willing to go over the luxury tax threshold to make the playoffs.

Girardi exploring ways to keep Phillies healthy for long season

Phillies manager Joe Girardi wants to have a healthy team down the stretch, and says he will be diligent in making sure players aren’t overworked early in the season.

Phillies counting on manager Joe Girardi to restore winning ways

The Philadelphia Phillies turned to a proven winner to lead them back to the postseason for the first time in nine years: Joe Girardi.

Phillies move former All-Star Odubel Herrera off roster

The Philadelphia Phillies have moved outfielder Odubel Herrera off the roster and claimed outfielder Nick Martini off waivers.