Players call MLB economic proposal 'extremely disappointing'
A rookie at the major league minimum would keep about 47% of his original salary this year while multimillionaire stars Mike Trout and Gerrit Cole would lose more than 77% under a sliding-scale proposal by big league teams that players found “extremely disappointing.”
A rookie at the major league minimum would keep about 47% of his original salary this year while multimillionaire stars Mike Trout and Gerrit Cole would lose more than 77% under a sliding-scale proposal by big league teams that players found “extremely disappointing.”
New MLB rules: shower at home, don’t spit, and mascots are banned
Major League Baseball will look somewhat like high school ball this year under protocols to deal with the new coronavirus, with showers at ballparks discouraged and players possibly arriving in uniform, like they did when they were teenagers.
Major League Baseball will look somewhat like high school ball this year under protocols to deal with the new coronavirus, with showers at ballparks discouraged and players possibly arriving in uniform, like they did when they were teenagers.
Under 1% of MLB employees test positive for virus antibodies
Researchers received 6,237 completed surveys from employees of 26 clubs. That led to 5,754 samples obtained in the U.S. on April 14 and 15 and 5,603 records that were used. The survey kit had a 0.5% false positive rate.
Researchers received 6,237 completed surveys from employees of 26 clubs. That led to 5,754 samples obtained in the U.S. on April 14 and 15 and 5,603 records that were used. The survey kit had a 0.5% false positive rate.
AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in July
Major League Baseball operations had been previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was unclear when, and if, gameplay would resume in 2020.
Major League Baseball operations had been previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was unclear when, and if, gameplay would resume in 2020.
Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony due to coronavirus
Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait another year for their big moment at Cooperstown.
Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait another year for their big moment at Cooperstown.
MLB teams adjusting as pandemic affects draft preparation
It is unclear how the Major League Baseball draft will look or when it will take place.
It is unclear how the Major League Baseball draft will look or when it will take place.
Red Sox stripped of 2nd-round draft pick for breaking video rules, ex-manager Cora banned through 2020 postseason
The Boston Red Sox were stripped of their second-round pick in this year’s amateur draft by Major League Baseball for sign stealing in 2018 and former manager Alex Cora was suspended through the 2020 postseason for his previous conduct as bench coach with the Houston Astros.
The Boston Red Sox were stripped of their second-round pick in this year’s amateur draft by Major League Baseball for sign stealing in 2018 and former manager Alex Cora was suspended through the 2020 postseason for his previous conduct as bench coach with the Houston Astros.
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.
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.
Tigers legend Al Kaline dies at 85
"Mr. Tiger" has died.
"Mr. Tiger" has died.
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."
Retired Angels outfielder Jim Edmonds has revealed that he tested positive for the coronavirus but is "completely symptom-free now and doing really well."
MLB uniform maker switches to producing medical masks, gowns
The company that makes Major League Baseball uniforms has switched to producing masks and gowns in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
The company that makes Major League Baseball uniforms has switched to producing masks and gowns in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
MLB uniform maker switches to producing medical masks, gowns
Fanatics, the company that manufactures uniforms for Major League Baseball, has suspended production on jerseys and is instead using the polyester mesh fabric to make masks and gowns for hospitals in Pennsylvania and nearby states.
Fanatics, the company that manufactures uniforms for Major League Baseball, has suspended production on jerseys and is instead using the polyester mesh fabric to make masks and gowns for hospitals in Pennsylvania and nearby states.
Stadiums deserted as virus postpones opening day
There was no crack of the bat, no footlong hot dogs, no umpire's cry of "Play ball!" as opening day came and went for Major League Baseball with games indefinitely postponed by the coronavirus pandemic.
There was no crack of the bat, no footlong hot dogs, no umpire's cry of "Play ball!" as opening day came and went for Major League Baseball with games indefinitely postponed by the coronavirus pandemic.
Cincinnati Reds employee in Arizona tests positive for coronavirus
An employee who worked at the Cincinnati Reds spring training complex in Goodyear, Arizona has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the ballclub announced Wednesday.
An employee who worked at the Cincinnati Reds spring training complex in Goodyear, Arizona has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the ballclub announced Wednesday.
All 30 MLB clubs to each pay $1 million toward ballpark workers during coronavirus delay
More details regarding how and when the funds will be available will be announced on a team-by-team basis.
More details regarding how and when the funds will be available will be announced on a team-by-team basis.
MLB delays opening day for baseball
Major League Baseball will delay opening day by at least 2 weeks and will suspend the rest of the spring training schedule in response to the coronavirus.
Major League Baseball will delay opening day by at least 2 weeks and will suspend the rest of the spring training schedule in response to the coronavirus.
Man charged with threatening Rays players, other athletes
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Tampa announced a charge of transmitting threats in interstate or foreign commerce against Benjamin Tucker Patz, 23. He faces up to five years in federal prison.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Tampa announced a charge of transmitting threats in interstate or foreign commerce against Benjamin Tucker Patz, 23. He faces up to five years in federal prison.
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.
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.
Rain didn’t dampen day at ballpark for WWII vet honored by Yankees
It's not every day you see a member of the Greatest Generation chatting with one of the Yankees' greatest. But it's safe to say Reggie Jackson, AKA "Mr. October," was the more starstruck one of the pair.
It's not every day you see a member of the Greatest Generation chatting with one of the Yankees' greatest. But it's safe to say Reggie Jackson, AKA "Mr. October," was the more starstruck one of the pair.
Major League Baseball postseason may expand to 14 teams
The MLB playoffs could grow from 10 teams to 14 under a plan being considered.
The MLB playoffs could grow from 10 teams to 14 under a plan being considered.