Baseball News
Yankees optimistic about health of Judge, others
ESPN - 30 Jun 2020 22:10
Yankees GM Brian Cashman is optimistic Aaron Judge, James Paxton, Aaron Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton will be ready to play in time for the season opener on July 23.
MLB Stock Watch: How much has changed for all 30 teams since we saw them last
ESPN - 30 Jun 2020 14:04
Teams are coming back for a 60-game sprint of a season. How much has baseball's 100-day interruption shaken up expectations?
Mets hoping Cespedes can contribute in DH role
ESPN - 30 Jun 2020 02:00
Mets general manager Brodie van Wagenen said Monday that he's hopeful Yoenis Cespedes, who has played in just 38 games since 2017, is able to contribute as a designated hitter this season.
In a Season of Challenges, the Mets See a Unique Opportunity, Too
The New York Times - 30 Jun 2020 01:03
With a short season and a universal designated hitter, General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen is optimistic about his team's chances -- as long as players and staff can keep the virus at bay.
Orioles sign No. 2 pick Kjerstad to $5.2M bonus
ESPN - 30 Jun 2020 21:58
No. 2 overall draft pick Heston Kjerstad, who batted .448 with six homers and 20 RBIs over 16 games as a junior with Arkansas this year, has signed with the Orioles and will receive a $5.2 million signing bonus.
In a Season of Challenges, the Mets See a Unique Opportunity, Too
The New York Times - 30 Jun 2020 19:18
With a short season and a universal designated hitter, General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen is optimistic about his team's chances -- as long as players and staff can keep the virus at bay.
MVPs say time to pull Landis name off plaques
ESPN - 30 Jun 2020 18:24
A number of former baseball MVPs say it is time to take Kennesaw Mountain Landis' name off the plaque because of his racist past.
Sources: MLB looking to curtail umpires' travel
ESPN - 30 Jun 2020 05:57
Major League Baseball is looking at numerous possibilities, including having its umpires work a team's entire homestand, in order to limit the umpires' travel requirements, when play begins next month amid the coronaviru...
Giants prospect Bishop out after testing positive
ESPN - 30 Jun 2020 00:21
San Francisco Giants minor leaguer Hunter Bishop has tested positive for the coronavirus, president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said Monday..