Baseball News
Japanese leagues to start allowing fans at games
ESPN - 6 Jul 2020 10:59
A limited number of fans will be allowed to attend games of Japan's professional baseball and soccer leagues beginning this week, the heads of both leagues said.
Giants manager: Sandoval's weight not an issue
ESPN - 6 Jul 2020 04:01
Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Sunday the team fully expects Pablo Sandoval to be ready and in game shape to contribute by Opening Day later this month even though he is noticeably heavier than he was during spring trai...
Astros' Correa asks wife to stay out of salons
ESPN - 6 Jul 2020 00:24
Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has asked his wife, Daniella, to stay out of beauty salons until the season is over so as to avoid contracting the coronavirus.
Cubs' Bryant says testing delays a safety issue
ESPN - 6 Jul 2020 23:40
Cubs star Kris Bryant has issues with MLB's coronavirus testing protocols, saying his team gets tested too infrequently.
An Unlikely Source of Catharsis for a Black M.L.B. Player: Social Media
The New York Times - 6 Jul 2020 10:04
Tony Kemp felt depressed after George Floyd's death in police custody. Then he invited fans to have uncomfortable conversations on Twitter.
Yelich knows he had fortunate timing on new deal
ESPN - 6 Jul 2020 00:03
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich acknowledges he benefited from fortunate timing in his contract negotiations.
Reds' Garrett opens up about racial injustice
ESPN - 6 Jul 2020 23:54
With so few Black players in the major leagues, Cincinnati Reds reliever Amir Garrett was afraid to talk openly about racial discrimination. He kept his thoughts -- and his stories -- to himself.
Brewers' Urias, Perdomo test positive for virus
ESPN - 6 Jul 2020 18:43
Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell says shortstop Luis Urias and pitcher Angel Perdomo tested positive for coronavirus.