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MLB teams pledge $30M to help ballpark workers
MLB teams have pledged $1 million each -- for a total of $30 million -- to help cover lost wages for ballpark employees as the season has been delayed until mid-May at the earliest.
Astros' Verlander has groin surgery, out 6 weeks
Houston's Justin Verlander, slowed by injuries in spring training that included a groin issue, had surgery for that injury Tuesday and will be out six weeks, the Astros said.
A's president asks virus patient to throw 1st pitch
A 39-year-old fan of the Oakland A's who said on social media that he has coronavirus has been asked by team president Dave Kaval to throw out the first pitch on Opening Day.
How to optimize your fantasy roster for stolen bases
You don't need to draft a track team to get the steals you need to win your league. Todd Zola identifies the players to draft and how many steals you'll need to be competitive.
Sources: 2nd Yankees minor leaguer has virus
A second minor league player in the Yankees organization has tested positive for coronavirus, sources told ESPN.
Olney: Six creative ways MLB can make the best of a tough situation
From scheduling to fan outreach, baseball has an opportunity to get a head start on its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
One player on all 30 MLB teams we should appreciate more when baseball resumes
From stars we're often too hard on to veterans we don't talk about enough, baseball's extended hiatus is a good reminder to give these guys some more love this season.
Panik added to major league roster by Blue Jays
Second baseman Joe Panik was added to the 40-man major league roster by the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.
Here's what athletes are doing around the globe amid the coronavirus outbreak
The global pandemic due to coronavirus has caused sports to go on a temporary hiatus. But athletes are still providing us entertainment in the meantime.
When could MLB actually return? Here's the latest we're hearing
Wondering when baseball could start up again after the coronavirus shutdown? So are we. Here's our latest intel about Opening Day, possible World Series timing and more.
MLB Opening Day pushed to mid-May at earliest
Major League Baseball pushed back Opening Day until mid-May at the earliest on Monday after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks because of the coronavirus .
How MLB players, execs and others are facing coronavirus uncertainty
We asked an Opening Day starter, a minor leaguer, an executive and a scout to take us through how they are preparing for a season of the unknown.
What to watch while sports are on hiatus
To say there is a hole where live sports coverage used to be would be an understatement. This list of premium sports content can help fill the void while leagues are on hiatus.
Yanks minor leaguer tests positive for coronavirus
A New York Yankees minor league player has tested positive for coronavirus, becoming the first known baseball player affected by the outbreak, the team confirmed.
Sources: Yankees minor leaguer tests positive
A minor league player in the New York Yankees' system has tested positive for coronavirus, sources told ESPN.
Olney: When -- and if -- play resumes, MLB must be careful
For the safety of players and the public, there can be no rush to return to the field and open ballparks this season.
Reds' Bauer stages whiffle ball game for charity
Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer staged a whiffle ball game for charity Saturday night in Arizona.
Reds' Bauer stages wiffle ball game for charity
Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer staged a wiffle ball game for charity Saturday night in Arizona.
Mookie, Javy or Ohtani? Our ultimate MLB sandlot baseball draft picks
Trevor Bauer and other major leaguers are looking to start a pickup game -- and we'll take any baseball we can get right now -- so we chimed in with our top choices for a sandlot hardball showdown.
Nationals release Strickland, among other moves
The Nationals on Saturday released relief pitcher Hunter Strickland, a trade-deadline pickup for Washington last season.