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The defending World Series champion Washington Nationals will host the New York Yankees in the first game of the 2020 MLB season on July 23, followed by the San Francisco Giants traveling to play the rival Los Angeles Dodgers.

With so few Black players in the major leagues, Cincinnati Reds reliever Amir Garrett was afraid to talk openly about racial discrimination. He kept his thoughts -- and his stories -- to himself.

President Donald Trump defended the Redskins and Indians team nicknames, saying that they should not be changed.

Cubs star Kris Bryant has issues with MLB's coronavirus testing protocols, saying his team gets tested too infrequently.

Joey Gallo, who the Rangers say is asymptomatic, tested positive for the coronavirus following a positive and negative test last week.

Nick Markakis has opted out of this season after the Braves veteran outfielder had an "eye-opening" talk with teammate Freddie Freeman, who tested positive for COVID-19.

Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell says shortstop Luis Urias and pitcher Angel Perdomo tested positive for coronavirus.

The Nationals and Astros have canceled their workouts scheduled for Monday, citing the safety of their players as both clubs await results of COVID-19 testing from Friday.

The KBO's top team staged a huge ninth-inning rally to remind the league's would-be contenders what they're up against.

A limited number of fans will be allowed to attend games of Japan's professional baseball and soccer leagues beginning this week, the heads of both leagues said.

Giants manager Gabe Kapler said Sunday the team fully expects Pablo Sandoval to be ready and in game shape to contribute by Opening Day later this month even though he is noticeably heavier than he was during spring training nearly five months ago.

Manager Aaron Boone says Masahiro Tanaka was "in really good spirits" at Yankee Stadium on Sunday and seemingly symptom-free a day after being hit on the side of the head by a Giancarlo Stanton line drive.

Astros shortstop Carlos Correa has asked his wife, Daniella, to stay out of beauty salons until the season is over so as to avoid contracting the coronavirus.

Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich acknowledges he benefited from fortunate timing in his contract negotiations.

The White Sox, Nationals, Pirates and Cardinals all announced Sunday that they had at least one player test positive for the coronavirus.

Cleveland manager Terry Francona won't sidestep the hot-button topic any longer. He believes the Indians need to change their contentious nickname.

Indians bench coach Brad Mills is opting out of the season to be with his family.

The White Sox and Nationals announced that each have two players who have tested positive for the coronavirus.

With a legacy that goes well beyond winning the award in both leagues, Robinson is an ideal choice to replace Kenesaw Mountain Landis.

Felix Hernandez, who was trying to make the Braves before spring training was halted by the coronavirus pandemic, won't pitch this season due to concerns about the virus, his agent announced on Twitter Saturday night.