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Yoenis Cespedes expects to be the designated hitter for the New York Mets on Friday when they open the season against the Atlanta Braves.

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 Randal Grichuk said Tuesday.

"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.

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.

Tampa Bay left-handed reliever Colin Poche will miss the Rays' shortened season with a torn UCL, the team announced Tuesday.

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.

After being hit with a line drive earlier this month, Masahiro Tanaka threw 20 pitches during Yankees' batting practice Tuesday and is on track to make his first start July 31 against Boston.

The Dodgers have optioned promising young infielder Gavin Lux off the major league roster.

Can the Nationals repeat? Or are the Dodgers and Yankees destined to meet in an October super clash? We made our picks for the 2020 MLB season.

On July 21, 2004, Manny Ramirez made a great catch -- unfortunately, it was a ball thrown by teammate and fellow outfielder Johnny Damon.

The big-market teams on each coast are heavy favorites, but is L.A. or New York better -- and what could prevent them from winning it all?

Who is going to rule the 60-game MLB season? Our crew of insiders weigh in.

Can the Nationals repeat? Or are the Dodgers and Yankees destined to meet in an October super clash? We made our picks for the 2020 MLB season.

Will Mike Trout win his fourth MVP or Juan Soto his first? Who will deliver Cy-worthy seasons?

Which players offer value to win the home run title and Cy Young Award? Our experts offer their best bets.

From the designated hitter coming to the NL and starting extra innings with a runner on second to health and safety protocols (no spitting!), here's what's new in 2020.

San Francisco's Alyssa Nakken became the first woman to coach in an on-field capacity during a major league game when she took over as Giants first-base coach during the late innings of Monday night's exhibition game.

Stephen Strasburg and Washington took a 45-minute trip for an exhibition against the Orioles, giving the Nationals ace a good feel for what pitching on the road will entail this season. He looked comfortable, pitching five strong innings.

San Francisco's Alyssa Nakken became the first woman to coach in an on-field capacity during a major league game when she took over as Giants first-base coach during the late innings of Monday night's exhibition game.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler joined several of his players in dropping to a knee during the national anthem before Monday night's exhibition game against the host Athletics.