Season opener between Mets and Nationals postponed

The season opener between the New York Mets and the Washington Nationals was postponed due to three COVID cases.

MLB to distribute $1.5 million in free tickets to essential workers

Major League Baseball and its teams said Thursday they will distribute $1.5 million in free tickets this regular season to essential workers of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

NY Mets, Francisco Lindor agree to $341M, 10-year deal

Francisco Lindor and the New York Mets have agreed to a $341 million, 10-year deal, keeping the All-Star shortstop in Queens.

Cleveland Indians not allowing headdresses, painted faces at games

The Cleveland Indians said they will not permit fans inside Progressive Field wearing Native American headdresses or face paint during the 2021 season.

Podcasts exploded during the pandemic; now is the time to start one

The pandemic afforded a lot of people the time to pursue passion projects which for many included started their own podcasts.  

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.