Yanks, Nats kneel in Black Lives Matter salute; Fauci's toss
The Washington Nationals and New York Yankees knelt in unison before the first game of the baseball season as part of an opening day ceremony Thursday night that featured references to the Black Lives Matter movement, the coronavirus pandemic -- including an off-the-mark first pitch by Dr. Anthony Fauci -- and the home team’s 2019 championship.
The Washington Nationals and New York Yankees knelt in unison before the first game of the baseball season as part of an opening day ceremony Thursday night that featured references to the Black Lives Matter movement, the coronavirus pandemic -- including an off-the-mark first pitch by Dr. Anthony Fauci -- and the home team’s 2019 championship.
Yankee fans cheer on their team as baseball season begins
Yankee fans gathered at a bar near Yankee Stadium to cheer on the Bronx Bombers as the 2020 MLB season kicked off on Thursday.
Yankee fans gathered at a bar near Yankee Stadium to cheer on the Bronx Bombers as the 2020 MLB season kicked off on Thursday.
Trump, Mariano Rivera mark Opening Day at White House
President Donald Trump recruited Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera to help mark baseball's Opening Day with a group of Little League players at the White House on Thursday.
President Donald Trump recruited Baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera to help mark baseball's Opening Day with a group of Little League players at the White House on Thursday.
Major League Baseball on Fox will have virtual crowd, noise, and the wave
Fox will be taking viewers out to the ballgame by adding a virtual crowd in parks during its baseball telecasts this season.
Fox will be taking viewers out to the ballgame by adding a virtual crowd in parks during its baseball telecasts this season.
Opening day amid virus: Masks, empty parks, social justice
At long last, the Major League Baseball season is set to begin. Four months after it was originally scheduled, opening day in the coronavirus pandemic era is almost here.
At long last, the Major League Baseball season is set to begin. Four months after it was originally scheduled, opening day in the coronavirus pandemic era is almost here.
Restaurants hoping return of baseball will mean extra business
Thursday is opening day of the much-delayed MLB season, and local sports bars are hoping that the return of the national pastime will also mean the return of some customers.
Thursday is opening day of the much-delayed MLB season, and local sports bars are hoping that the return of the national pastime will also mean the return of some customers.
MLB players taking visible stance on social justice
Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.
Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.
Aaron Judge, Yankees discuss making a gesture on racial injustice at season opener
Yankees star Aaron Judge and manager Aaron Boone intend to discuss whether New York should make any statement before the Major League season opener at World Series champion Washington.
Yankees star Aaron Judge and manager Aaron Boone intend to discuss whether New York should make any statement before the Major League season opener at World Series champion Washington.
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, players kneel during anthem
Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 exhibition victory against the Oakland Athletics.
Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 exhibition victory against the Oakland Athletics.
Dr. Fauci to toss out 1st pitch at Yankees–Nationals opener in DC
Fauci grew up in New York but has lived in Washington for decades.
Fauci grew up in New York but has lived in Washington for decades.
No Canada: Blue Jays barred from playing games in Toronto amid COVID-19 pandemic
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino made the announcement in a statement.
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino made the announcement in a statement.
Yanks' Germán casts doubt on MLB future in Instagram post
Suspended New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán cast doubt on his baseball future with a curious Instagram post.
Suspended New York Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán cast doubt on his baseball future with a curious Instagram post.
Washington is changing the name of its NFL team. Here are other pro teams that changed their titles
Teams in every major sports league have rebranded themselves with new names for various reasons over the decades. Here’s a look at some of the most recent:
Teams in every major sports league have rebranded themselves with new names for various reasons over the decades. Here’s a look at some of the most recent:
Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman tests positive for COVID-19
Flamethrowing New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman has tested positive for coronavirus, manager Aaron Boone said on Saturday.
Flamethrowing New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman has tested positive for coronavirus, manager Aaron Boone said on Saturday.
Giants catcher Buster Posey opts out of 2020 season
Posey announced his decision on Friday. He says his family finalized the adoption of identical twin girls this week.
Posey announced his decision on Friday. He says his family finalized the adoption of identical twin girls this week.
MLB 2021 schedule: Opening Day set for April 1, Yankees-Mets to face off on 20th anniversary of 9/11
All 30 clubs are scheduled to play on April 1, 2021.
All 30 clubs are scheduled to play on April 1, 2021.
Yanks pitcher Tanaka alert after hit in head by Stanton blow
Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was alert and sent to a hospital after he was hit in the head by a line drive off the bat of slugger Giancarlo Stanton during live batting practice Saturday, a frightening scene during the team’s first official summer camp workout.
Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka was alert and sent to a hospital after he was hit in the head by a line drive off the bat of slugger Giancarlo Stanton during live batting practice Saturday, a frightening scene during the team’s first official summer camp workout.
Mets begin Spring Training 2.0 at Citi Field
The New York Mets held their first workout at Citi Field on Friday as players prepare for a season in the middle of a pandemic.
The New York Mets held their first workout at Citi Field on Friday as players prepare for a season in the middle of a pandemic.
31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19, or 1.2%
The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.
The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.
Mets keep distance on 1st day of camp at Citi Field
The New York Mets held their first workout at Citi Field on Friday as players prepare for a season in the middle of a pandemic.
The New York Mets held their first workout at Citi Field on Friday as players prepare for a season in the middle of a pandemic.