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Is the game of Jackie Robinson fulfilling its promise? As the conversation about race in America continues, some of baseball's most prominent Black stars share their experiences.

We've come to expect the NC Dinos at the top of the heap, but there were some surprises along the way in KBO.

Blue Jays infielder Travis Shaw apologized for recent comments that were critical of the team's plan to have players stick to Rogers Centre and the connecting hotel if games are played in Canada.

Cubs starter Yu Darvish wasn't sure about playing due to the coronavirus, but he changed his mind when he saw his teammates' conviction.

Frank Bolling, a two-time All-Star second baseman and the last player to hit a grand slam off Sandy Koufax, has died. He was 88.

The Atlanta Braves said they will not change their name but are considering whether the tomahawk chop is appropriate.

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen expects to be ready for the season opener after testing positive for COVID-19 nearly three weeks ago.

As concerns over MLB's coronavirus testing and safety protocol persist, the commissioner and union chief need to be more transparent.

The Atlanta Braves say they will not change their name but are considering whether the tomahawk chop is appropriate.

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge was held out of action for a second straight day Sunday due to a stiff neck.

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.

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.

White Sox pitching coach Don Cooper said he is concerned about right-hander Michael Kopech, who recently opted out of the upcoming 2020 season.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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."

Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will shift primarily to first base and designated hitter this season, Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo told reporters Friday.