MLB cancels 2020 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium; LA will host in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
July 1 is Bobby Bonilla Day; Mets will pay annual $1.19M installment
Wednesday is July 1, meaning the New York Mets will complete its annual $1.19 million payment to Bobby Bonilla.
Wednesday is July 1, meaning the New York Mets will complete its annual $1.19 million payment to Bobby Bonilla.
Stadium executive beats COVID-19
From his living room, inside his home in West Orange, New Jersey, Bill Squires, 66, describes what life is like back at home, after beating COVID-19.
From his living room, inside his home in West Orange, New Jersey, Bill Squires, 66, describes what life is like back at home, after beating COVID-19.
Son of Hollywood stars drafted by NY Mets
Call it a true Hollywood story for first-round pick Pete Crow-Armstrong. And no act at all, in fact. The son of two thespians is way beyond a little big league now.
Call it a true Hollywood story for first-round pick Pete Crow-Armstrong. And no act at all, in fact. The son of two thespians is way beyond a little big league now.
Mr. Met, MLB mascots now permitted in parks
Phillie Phanatic, phenomenal.
Phillie Phanatic, phenomenal.
Baseball's back: MLB sets 60-game season, opens July 23 or 24
Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony.
Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony.
MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878 as union balks
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cuomo: Mets, Yankees will train in NY if MLB resumes
The Yankees and Mets would train in New York if Major League Baseball and its players try to start the coronavirus-delayed season.
The Yankees and Mets would train in New York if Major League Baseball and its players try to start the coronavirus-delayed season.
5 Phillies players, 3 staff members test positive for the coronavirus in Clearwater
In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Phillies confirmed that 5 players and 3 staff members who were working at their spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida have tested positive for the coronavirus.
In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Phillies confirmed that 5 players and 3 staff members who were working at their spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Fauci cautions MLB against extending season into October amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
Uncertainty over 2020 MLB season rises amid money quarrels
MLB's action was described to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the details who spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was authorized.
MLB's action was described to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the details who spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was authorized.
Playing for free, salary drop, 2022 lockout possible for MLB
Lower salaries, a spring training lockout and a shortened 2022 season may all be on the cards for Major League Baseball after the coronavirus pandemic heightened the likelihood of the sport’s first work stoppage since 1994-95.
Lower salaries, a spring training lockout and a shortened 2022 season may all be on the cards for Major League Baseball after the coronavirus pandemic heightened the likelihood of the sport’s first work stoppage since 1994-95.
Baseball players say continued talks are futile, tell MLB to order return
Baseball players told Major League Baseball additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are futile and said owners should order a return to work, which likely would spark lengthy litigation and the sport’s return to labor wars.
Baseball players told Major League Baseball additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are futile and said owners should order a return to work, which likely would spark lengthy litigation and the sport’s return to labor wars.
MLB offers players 80% of prorated salaries, 72-game season
Major League Baseball and its players are moving closer to a deal or to Commissioner Rob Manfred ordering a shortened season without an agreement.
Major League Baseball and its players are moving closer to a deal or to Commissioner Rob Manfred ordering a shortened season without an agreement.
Manfred says '100%' chance of MLB season, new proposal soon
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says there is “100%” chance of big league ball this year. Major League Baseball will make another proposal to start the pandemic-delayed season, but Manfred vowed to unilaterally order opening day if an agreement is not reached.
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says there is “100%” chance of big league ball this year. Major League Baseball will make another proposal to start the pandemic-delayed season, but Manfred vowed to unilaterally order opening day if an agreement is not reached.
MLB players reaffirm pay stance, no deal with teams in sight
Baseball players reaffirmed their stance for full prorated pay, leaving a huge gap with teams that could scuttle plans to start the coronavirus-delayed season around the Fourth of July and may leave owners focusing on a schedule as short as 50 games.
Baseball players reaffirmed their stance for full prorated pay, leaving a huge gap with teams that could scuttle plans to start the coronavirus-delayed season around the Fourth of July and may leave owners focusing on a schedule as short as 50 games.
Will baseball get rid of spitting?
If baseball comes back for the 2020 season, spitting may not be coming back with it.
If baseball comes back for the 2020 season, spitting may not be coming back with it.
New MLB rules: shower at home, don't spit, Mr Met stay away
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.
Cuomo says car and race tracks in NY can reopen with no fans
New York will take another step toward reopening its economy going into the summer by allowing horse racing tracks and Watkins Glen International to reopen. But Gov. Andrew Cuomo was quick on Saturday to add a caveat: “No crowds. No fans.”
New York will take another step toward reopening its economy going into the summer by allowing horse racing tracks and Watkins Glen International to reopen. But Gov. Andrew Cuomo was quick on Saturday to add a caveat: “No crowds. No fans.”
Collectors rekindle love of baseball cards amid pandemic lockdowns
Topps credits case-breaking for much of his company's recent growth, heightened during the stay-at-home orders, after years of stagnancy and decline in the trading card industry.
Topps credits case-breaking for much of his company's recent growth, heightened during the stay-at-home orders, after years of stagnancy and decline in the trading card industry.