Baseball News
MLB returns ball kids to lines after feedback
ESPN - 22 Jul 2020 19:22
Major League Baseball has adjusted its policy for bat-and-ball kids this summer, clearing the way for ball boys and girls to return to the foul lines during games.
Karablog: Bold fantasy pitching options for each team
ESPN - 22 Jul 2020 15:13
With the baseball season finally ready to get started on Thursday, Eric Karabell takes one last look at some perhaps unexpected fantasy pitching options for each of the 30 major league teams.
Rockies OF's dad with ALS sees son play at Texas
ESPN - 22 Jul 2020 08:09
Rockies rookie outfielder Sam Hilliard's father, Jim, who was diagnosed with ALS in 2018, is getting to watch his son play in their hometown Rangers' new stadium that otherwise is closed to fans.
Davis: Giants' support for kneeling 'meant a lot'
ESPN - 22 Jul 2020 03:44
"For them to be courageous enough to do it really meant a lot," Jaylin Davis said Tuesday of his team's support after he knelt during the national anthem on Monday.
Who Will Benefit from the MLB Layoff as the Season Starts?
The New York Times - 22 Jul 2020 11:00
It's time for the weirdest season of baseball in recent memory: With 60 games, no fans (for now) and a universal designated hitter, some teams are in a better position than others to take advantage.
Jays players told Baltimore also option for games
ESPN - 22 Jul 2020 03:48
The Blue Jays' front office has told its players that Pittsburgh and Baltimore are possibilities for where team will hold home games this year after Canada's government barred the club from playing in Toronto, outfielder...
Judge, Yankees discuss racial injustice message
ESPN - 22 Jul 2020 04:19
Aaron Judge said he's talked with the team about what they will do to send a message protesting racial injustice when they kick off their season on Thursday.
Rays reliever Poche (torn UCL) will miss season
ESPN - 22 Jul 2020 01:26
Tampa Bay left-handed reliever Colin Poche will miss the Rays' shortened season with a torn UCL, the team announced Tuesday.
MLB app will let fans remotely send boos, cheers
ESPN - 22 Jul 2020 00:09
Major League Baseball is launching a website feature on Opening Day that will allow fans to interact with their team's games on their website, Gameday app and through social media links.
Cespedes set to be DH for Mets on Opening Day
ESPN - 22 Jul 2020 03:53
Yoenis Cespedes expects to be the designated hitter for the New York Mets on Friday when they open the season against the Atlanta Braves.
Indians players, owner talk potential name change
ESPN - 22 Jul 2020 01:44
Cleveland's players met Tuesday with owner Paul Dolan to discuss a potential name change for the team, which has been called the Indians for the past 105 years.