Baseball News
Mets add Cabrera, Beckham, Strickland to roster
ESPN - 29 Jun 2020 21:26
The New York Mets have added outfielder Melky Cabrera, infielder Gordon Beckham and right-hander Hunter Strickland to their roster.
Gerardo Parra Hopes 'Baby Shark' Magic Can Bring a Title in Japan, Too
The New York Times - 29 Jun 2020 09:00
"It brings energy, and we need that to help make a championship team here," Parra, the former Nationals player, said of the children's song that was the soundtrack to the team's World Series run.
KBO preps for fans in stands as soon as Friday
ESPN - 29 Jun 2020 03:54
A Korea Baseball Organization official said the league expects "to have fans back in the stands by Friday at the earliest."
Pirates reliever Santana suspended 80 games
ESPN - 29 Jun 2020 00:01
MLB suspended Pirates reliever Edgar Santana 80 games after he tested positive for a banned performance-enhancing substance.
D-backs' Leake opts out of playing 2020 season
ESPN - 29 Jun 2020 22:24
Diamondbacks right-hander Mike Leake is opting out of the 2020 season, his agent said in a statement Monday, becoming the first known MLB player to opt out.
Ontario finalizing plans for Jays to play at home
ESPN - 29 Jun 2020 21:46
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Monday that Major League Baseball is close to winning approval for the Toronto Blue Jays to play at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Source: Virus fears lead Twins to sit two coaches
ESPN - 29 Jun 2020 18:57
The Twins aren't allowing coaches Bob McClure and Bill Evers to work games this season due to concerns related to the coronavirus, a source confirmed to ESPN.