Baseball News
Why MLB's plan to return from coronavirus could work -- and what could go terribly wrong
ESPN - 26 Jun 2020 19:25
A surge of positive COVID-19 tests, state-by-state issues, a season that could go sideways at any moment. Here's what baseball is up against as it attempts to return.
Baseball Avoided a Lost Season. But Bigger Threats May Lie Ahead.
The New York Times - 26 Jun 2020 11:00
The contentious negotiations between M.L.B. and the players' union that nearly killed the 2020 season only deepened a schism that could soon swallow up the sport.
Family files $17M suit against Dodgers security
ESPN - 26 Jun 2020 09:03
A suit filed by a family of Dodgers fans claims the group was "accosted, assaulted and battered" by team security while being racially profiled after Game 5 of last year's NLDS.
Twins' Sano facing probe in alleged kidnapping
ESPN - 26 Jun 2020 02:22
Authorities in the Dominican Republic said they are opening an investigation into allegations Twins slugger Miguel Sano participated in the kidnapping and assault of a man, but the Twins said they were told Sano was clea...
Baseball Hall of Fame welcoming visitors again
ESPN - 26 Jun 2020 23:58
Closed on March 15 because of the coronavirus pandemic, the baseball Hall of Fame is welcoming visitors once again.
Yanks, Wells agree to minors deal, $2.5M bonus
ESPN - 26 Jun 2020 23:49
The Yankees and catcher Austin Wells, who was picked 28th overall in the amateur draft, agreed to a minor league contract with a $2.5 million signing bonus.
Blue Jays expect decision soon on 2020 home
ESPN - 26 Jun 2020 22:46
Toronto's players remain in wait-and-see mode on where to show up to begin their season.
How a 60-game season affects our projections and rankings
ESPN - 26 Jun 2020 19:24
How the shortened season will change the way teams think about pitching and hitting, and how that should affect how you rank and project them.
How Derek Jeter became Derek Jeter
ESPN - 26 Jun 2020 15:11
Former player and current Yankees manager Aaron Boone made it simple when framing Derek Jeter. "I thought he was a great player when I played against him,'' he said. "Then I played next to him, and he was even better tha...
Rangers' Lynn to start opener over Minor, Kluber
ESPN - 26 Jun 2020 01:30
Rangers manager Chris Woodward has made the decision to start Lance Lynn over Mike Minor and Corey Kluber for the team's opener, which will be determined when the 60-game schedule is announced.