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.
Under quarantine, baseball card collecting sees a resurgence
Baseball card collecting is making a huge comeback thanks to the coronavirus shutdown.
Baseball card collecting is making a huge comeback thanks to the coronavirus shutdown.
Under 1% of MLB employees test positive for virus antibodies
Researchers received 6,237 completed surveys from employees of 26 clubs. That led to 5,754 samples obtained in the U.S. on April 14 and 15 and 5,603 records that were used. The survey kit had a 0.5% false positive rate.
Researchers received 6,237 completed surveys from employees of 26 clubs. That led to 5,754 samples obtained in the U.S. on April 14 and 15 and 5,603 records that were used. The survey kit had a 0.5% false positive rate.
AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in July
Major League Baseball operations had been previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was unclear when, and if, gameplay would resume in 2020.
Major League Baseball operations had been previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was unclear when, and if, gameplay would resume in 2020.
Under 1% of MLB employees test positive for virus antibodies
Under 1% of Major League Baseball employees tested positive for antibodies to COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus.
Under 1% of Major League Baseball employees tested positive for antibodies to COVID-19, the illness caused by the new coronavirus.
Sound of silence: Baseball players thinking ahead to silent stadiums
The game’s strategy might need to shift if teams have to play in empty stadiums.
The game’s strategy might need to shift if teams have to play in empty stadiums.
For sports, coronavirus testing remains a major hurdle
The NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball would need thousands of virus tests every week if those leagues can resume playing games. That remains the biggest challenge to address before most sports can resume, especially in a time where getting tested has been problematic and frustrating for many Americans.
The NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball would need thousands of virus tests every week if those leagues can resume playing games. That remains the biggest challenge to address before most sports can resume, especially in a time where getting tested has been problematic and frustrating for many Americans.
Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony due to coronavirus
Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait another year for their big moment at Cooperstown.
Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait another year for their big moment at Cooperstown.
MLB teams adjusting as pandemic affects draft preparation
It is unclear how the Major League Baseball draft will look or when it will take place.
It is unclear how the Major League Baseball draft will look or when it will take place.
NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliest
The May 8 date is far from firm, the NBA said, warning teams that it “may push this timing back if developments warrant," according to the Associated Press.
The May 8 date is far from firm, the NBA said, warning teams that it “may push this timing back if developments warrant," according to the Associated Press.
Red Sox stripped of 2nd-round draft pick for breaking video rules, ex-manager Cora banned through 2020 postseason
The Boston Red Sox were stripped of their second-round pick in this year’s amateur draft by Major League Baseball for sign stealing in 2018 and former manager Alex Cora was suspended through the 2020 postseason for his previous conduct as bench coach with the Houston Astros.
The Boston Red Sox were stripped of their second-round pick in this year’s amateur draft by Major League Baseball for sign stealing in 2018 and former manager Alex Cora was suspended through the 2020 postseason for his previous conduct as bench coach with the Houston Astros.
Fans sue MLB, teams over ticket money
A pair of fans in New York sued Major League Baseball, Commissioner Rob Manfred and the 30 teams, asking for their money back for tickets and for certification of class-action status.
A pair of fans in New York sued Major League Baseball, Commissioner Rob Manfred and the 30 teams, asking for their money back for tickets and for certification of class-action status.
Manfred: MLB will 'turn over every stone' to save season
MLB is investigating basing all 30 teams in the Phoenix area and playing in empty ballparks. The CDC recommended all gatherings of 50 people or more be put off through mid-May. Manfred wants MLB to be ready for a go-ahead.
MLB is investigating basing all 30 teams in the Phoenix area and playing in empty ballparks. The CDC recommended all gatherings of 50 people or more be put off through mid-May. Manfred wants MLB to be ready for a go-ahead.
Major League Baseball employees will participate in 10,000-person COVID-19 study
Researchers have partnered with Major League Baseball employees in a 10,000-person study aimed at further understanding the rate of infection of the novel coronavirus in the United States.
Researchers have partnered with Major League Baseball employees in a 10,000-person study aimed at further understanding the rate of infection of the novel coronavirus in the United States.