MLB to relax COVID protocols when 85% on field vaccinated

Card games, car pools and eating at restaurants may be back in the major leagues later this season. Trips to church and sponsor events may return, too.

MLB stadiums used as mass COVID-19 vaccination sites surpass 1 million shots

More than 1 million COVID-19 vaccination shots have been dispensed at Major League Baseball stadiums, with the Oakland Coliseum and Marlins Park among the sites planning to continue operating after opening day.

Businesses near Yankee Stadium preparing to welcome back fans

With word that fans will be allowed to attend games at Yankee Stadium, businesses in the area are getting ready after a brutal year.

21 Yankees game to be streamed on Amazon Prime

Amazon Prime Video will stream 21 Yankees games to members in New York’s broadcast market for the second straight season.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone doing better with pacemaker

Aaron Boone hopes to return to the Yankees Saturday or Sunday. He says he'd have been back already if not for COVID protocols.

Astros missing eight pitchers at camp due to health and safety protocols

Astros manager Dusty Baker said Friday the team now has eight pitchers staying away from their spring training camp in West Palm Beach, Fla. due to health and safety protocols. 

New York to offer Johnson & Johnson vaccine at 3 sites

New York will launch a pilot program for the Johnson & Johnson's vaccine at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx, the Javits Center in Manhattan, and the state fairgrounds in Syracuse.

Brett Gardner finalizes deal to stay with Yankees

Brett Gardner and the New York Yankees have finalized a one-year contract worth $5.15 million for the outfielder to return for his 14th season in pinstripes.

It's official: Dodgers ink deal with powerhouse pitcher Trevor Bauer

Major League Baseball All-Star and Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, it was announced Friday. 

Panel recommends 7 Negro Leagues for major league status

A baseball task force has recommended seven Negro Leagues for official recognition as major leagues.

Citi Field opens as mass COVID vaccination site

The New York Mets' home, Citi Field began offering COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible Queens residents Wednesday.

Citi Field opens for vaccinations but supply remains scarce

The vaccine rollout at Citi Field will be slower than planned because of supply issues. The stadium will be open Wednesday and Thursday for now.

MLB launches hotline to report harassment, discrimination

Major League Baseball has created a hotline for people not employed by the league or teams to report harassment or discrimination.