Associated Press
Mets Slugger Céspedes Leaves Team, Opts Out Of 2020 Season
When the New York Mets finally found out Yoenis Céspedes was OK, they suddenly learned something else: The slugger had opted out of playing the rest of this season.4 years ago
Ronald Blum, AP
Commissioner Rob Manfred Confident MLB Can Get Through Playoffs Despite Virus
MLB's commissioner says he's confident his sport can get through the season without being stopped by the coronavirus.4 years ago
Jake Seiner and Steven Wine, AP
Another Postponement Rattles MLB; Milwaukee Brewers’ Lorenzo Cain Opts Out
The coronavirus forced MLB's 17th game postponement in 10 days, casting doubt the league can complete a truncated 2020 season.4 years ago
Jake Seiner, AP
St. Louis Cardinals- Milwaukee Brewers Game Postponed After Two Employees Test Positive
Friday's game between St. Louis and Milwaukee was postponed after two Cardinals employees tested positive for the coronavirus.4 years ago
JAKE SEINER, AP
AP source: 17th Marlins Player Tests Positive For Virus
Another player with the Miami Marlins has tested positive for the coronavirus, bringing the team’s outbreak total to 17 players, according to a person familiar with the situation.4 years ago
Steven Wine, AP
Dr. Anthony Fauci Says Miami Marlins’ Virus Outbreak Could Endanger MLB Season
The Miami Marlins' coronavirus outbreak could endanger the MLB season, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Tuesday.4 years ago
Rob Maaddi, AP
AP Source: Yankees-Phillies Postponed For 2nd Straight Day
The New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies game was postponed for the second straight day.4 years ago
STEVEN WINE, AP
2 MLB Games Postponed As Marlins Deal With Virus Outbreak
The Miami Marlins’ home opener Monday night against Baltimore has been postponed as the Marlins deal with a coronavirus outbreak that stranded them in Philadelphia.4 years ago
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports
Dr. Anthony Fauci Reveals Why His First Pitch At Yankees/Nationals Game Was Off Target
Dr. Anthony Fauci explained why his first pitch went so poorly prior to the start of the game between the Yankees and Nationals.4 years ago
AP
AP Source: Toronto Blue Jays To Play In Buffalo Amid Pandemic
The Toronto Blue Jays will play in at Sahlen Field in Buffalo this year amid the pandemic.4 years ago
Ronald Blum, AP
AP Source: MLB, Players Agree To Expand Playoffs To 16 Teams
MLB and the players’ union agreed to expand the playoffs from 10 teams to 16 for the pandemic-delayed season.4 years ago
AP
MLB Players Taking Visible Stance On Social Justice
Several MLB players and coaches have spoken out about racial injustice.4 years ago
TOM WITHERS, AP
Indians Players, Owner Meet To Discuss Potential Name Change
Cleveland’s players met Tuesday with owner Paul Dolan to discuss a potential name change for the team, which has been called the Indians for the past 105 years.4 years ago
CHARLES ODUM, AP
Braves Remove ‘Chop On’ Sign, Slogan, But No Call On Chant
The Atlanta Braves have removed a “Chop On” sign that sat near an entrance to Truist Park and are still considering their stance on the fans’ tomahawk chop chant.4 years ago
Rob Gillies, AP
Toronto Blue Jays Not Allowed To Play Games In Canada
The Blue Jays have been denied approval by the Canadian government to play in Toronto amid the coronavirus pandemic.4 years ago
Joe Reedy, AP
Ballparks To Use Crowd Noise From Video Game During Season
Big league players will still hear the roar of the crowd even though the stands will be empty when the baseball season opens next week.4 years ago
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Philadelphia Officials Say Fans Won’t Be Allowed To Attend Eagles, Phillies Games In 2020
Philadelphia city officials said that no fans will be allowed to attend Eagles or Phillies games in 2020, citing safety concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic.4 years ago
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Atlanta Braves Will Not Change Nickname, Looking At ‘Chop’ Celebration
The Atlanta Braves emailed their season-ticket holders on Sunday and said that they will not be changing their nickname.4 years ago
Joe Kay, Associated Press
Masking Up: Protective Coverings Not Just For MLB Dugouts
Protective face coverings won't be out of sight when Major League Baseball resumes in less than two weeks. Some players and coaches are planning to wear them on the field.4 years ago
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports
Former SLCC Bruins Star, Ex-BYU Commit Damian Henderson Signs Deal With Cincinnati Reds
Former SLCC standout and ex-BYU commit Damian Henderson signed a contract with the Cincinnati Reds.4 years ago
AP
MLB Releases 2021 Schedule; All 30 Teams To Open On April 1
MLB will open the 2021 season on April 1.4 years ago
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports
Dr. Anthony Fauci Believes Baseball Season Is More Likely Than Football
Dr. Anthony Fauci thinks that having a baseball season will be safer for the athletes than in football.4 years ago
Beth Harris, AP
Betts: Baseball Didn’t Do Good Job With Response To George Floyd Killing
Mookie Betts wasn’t moved by Major League Baseball’s response in the wake of George Floyd’s death in police custody, and the Los Angeles Dodgers’ newest star has a goal of getting the Black community to love baseball as much as he does.4 years ago
