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Braves not changing name but looking at 'chop'
The Atlanta Braves said they will not change their name but are considering whether the tomahawk chop is appropriate.
Dodgers' Jansen says he's recovered from virus
Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen expects to be ready for the season opener after testing positive for COVID-19 nearly three weeks ago.
Olney: Manfred, Clark should be front and center during challenging times
As concerns over MLB's coronavirus testing and safety protocol persist, the commissioner and union chief need to be more transparent.
Braves not changing name, looking at 'chop'
The Atlanta Braves say they will not change their name but are considering whether the tomahawk chop is appropriate.
Yankees' Judge out another day with stiff neck
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was held out of action for a second straight day Sunday due to a stiff neck.
Brewers' Lauer out due to coronavirus contact
Brewers pitcher Eric Lauer said Sunday that he's on the injured list because he was in close contact with someone who tested positive for the coronavirus. Lauer said he hasn't tested positive.
Buster Olney's top 10 third basemen: Hot corner is a hot commodity
Among MLB's best third basemen: a pair of stars who got huge deals with new teams -- and two others who have been the subject of trade rumors.
ChiSox coach on Kopech: 'I sure hope he's OK'
White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper said he is concerned about right-hander Michael Kopech, who recently opted out of the upcoming 2020 season.
Mets' Cespedes: 'Feel way better,' ready to go
Yoenis Cespedes says he's finally close to fully recovered from a string of injuries to his feet and legs and is sure he'll be ready to start the season with the Mets.
Yanks closer Chapman tests positive for virus
Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman, who had 37 saves and a 2.21 ERA last season, has tested positive for the coronavirus. Manager Aaron Boone said Zack Britton would take over the role if Chapman isn't ready for the start of the season.
Rangers' Gallo still isn't sure he had coronavirus
Rangers outfielder Joey Gallo says he doesn't know if he actually had the coronavirus despite two positive tests, since he never had any symptoms and also had multiple negative tests.
Ex-catcher, longtime coach Mike Ryan dies at 78
Mike Ryan, a backup catcher when the Red Sox went to the World Series in 1967 and the bullpen coach when the Phillies won the 1980 World Series, has died. He was 78. Ryan spent 35 years in professional baseball, and he appeared in 636 games in the majors.
White Sox RHP Kopech opts out of 2020 season
White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech, who is coming back from Tommy John surgery in September 2018, has opted out of the 2020 season, the team announced Friday.
Jays' Shaw says bubble isolation 'not an option'
Blue Jays infielder Travis Shaw said on Twitter Friday that being confined to the hotel attached to the Rogers Centre all summer is "not an option."
Vlad. Jr. to focus on 1B/DH for Jays this season
Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will shift primarily to first base and designated hitter this season, Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo told reporters Friday.
Rangers' Gallo tests negative, gets OK to return
Rangers slugger Joey Gallo has had two consecutive negative coronavirus tests more than 24 hours apart and will return to team workouts, it was announced.
58 players test positive in MLB's intake rounds
Fifty-eight players and eight staff members tested positive for COVID-19 through the final round of the intake screening process.
Giants' Posey opts out, citing newborns' health
Buster Posey said his family recently adopted twins who were born prematurely and decided playing this season wasn't worth the risk.
Fantasy baseball H2H points mock draft reaction: Alonso among sluggers to fall
AJ Mass details his takeaways from our H2H points mock draft.
Fantasy baseball H2H categories mock draft reaction: Take an ace or wait?
Make the most of your prep time for the upcoming fantasy baseball season by reading what Tristan H. Cockroft has to say about ESPN's mock draft for leagues that use roto categories for their H2H matchups.