Baseball News
Dombrowski joins MLB Nashville expansion group
ESPN - 7 Jul 2020 05:25
Former Boston Red Sox general manager Dave Dombrowski has joined Music City Baseball LLC, a Nashville-based group intent on bringing Major League Baseball back to the city.
2020 MLB schedule release winners and losers: Which teams face biggest challenges?
ESPN - 7 Jul 2020 04:30
In 2020, all MLB schedules are not created equal. Who gets helped or hurt the most in the 60-game format?
Counting reasons the Rays -- yes, the Rays -- will win the World Series
ESPN - 7 Jul 2020 15:03
Long season, short season or any length in between, here's why David Schoenfield is picking Tampa Bay to come out on top in 2020.
Judge 'game ready' with rib injury in rearview
ESPN - 7 Jul 2020 06:39
All-Star outfielder Aaron Judge benefited from the 3½ months pandemic hiatus perhaps as much as anyone in baseball.
Nola clears virus protocol, arrives to Phillies camp
ESPN - 7 Jul 2020 04:31
Phillies ace Aaron Nola reported to camp on Monday after waiting a few extra days because he was in contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus. "All my tests came back negative," Nola said.
As M.L.B. Stumbles Out of the Gate, Player Pushback Gets Louder
The New York Times - 7 Jul 2020 00:25
Several teams had to cancel their workouts because of delays in virus testing results, and even some club executives had pointed words for the league's handling of the process.
Fantasy baseball prospects: Top 50 for 2020 relaunched
ESPN - 7 Jul 2020 23:53
We reset our top 50 prospects for the 2020 season now that games will be played under different rules. Factors like service time, innings caps and the 60-man roster means opportunity for some prospects could be more plen...
Red Sox LHP Rodriguez tests positive for virus
ESPN - 7 Jul 2020 23:41
Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez has been diagnosed with COVID-19 and is "not feeling 100 percent," according to manager Ron Roenicke.
Yanks to play exhibition games vs. Mets, Phillies
ESPN - 7 Jul 2020 22:43
The Yankees and Mets will play at Citi Field on July 18 and then at Yankee Stadium the following night. The Phillies will come to the Bronx and play the Bombers on July 20.
Indians keeping Reyes away from summer camp
ESPN - 7 Jul 2020 21:24
The Indians aren't letting Franmil Reyes practice with the team after he was spotted at a party not wearing a mask.
MLB players who are opting out of the 2020 season
ESPN - 7 Jul 2020 17:00
As Major League Baseball attempts to start a 60-game season during the COVID-19 pandemic, here are the players who have said they will not be participating.
Buster Olney's top 10 relief pitchers: Lights out in 2019, no guarantees in 2020
ESPN - 7 Jul 2020 14:49
The list of MLB's best starting pitchers stays pretty consistent from year to year. The relievers? Not so much.
Dodgers' Betts has doubts on season starting
ESPN - 7 Jul 2020 04:28
With swirling uncertainty as a backdrop, new Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts isn't sure he'll ever have an official at-bat with the team. "I'm fully expecting to play. But that doesn't mean there aren't doubts," he said.
Rangers slugger Gallo tests positive for COVID-19
ESPN - 7 Jul 2020 00:00
Joey Gallo, who the Rangers say is asymptomatic, tested positive for the coronavirus after a positive and a negative test last week.