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Lapchick: MLB's diverse hiring practices don't quite match stated commitments

August 28, 2020 - 12:57pm
MLB has a chance to become more involved in the fight for racial justice in America.

Yanks' Judge lands back on IL with strained calf

August 28, 2020 - 12:57pm
The Yankees placed right fielder Aaron Judge on the 10-day injured list with a strained left calf, just days after the star slugger returned.

Astros' Alvarez has surgery on both knees

August 28, 2020 - 12:57pm
Doctors repaired a slight tear in the right patellar tendon of Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez as well as a "routine cleanup" in his left knee. He is expected to be ready for spring training.

Study: MLB nets small gain in diversity hiring

August 28, 2020 - 12:57pm
A diversity report released Friday on Major League Baseball showed a modest increase in its overall diversity hiring practices, spurred by its improved gender diversity.

Walkouts proof MLB's men in uniform are learning to listen

August 28, 2020 - 12:38am
Baseball's rosters are more white than Black, but players, coaches and managers are starting to hear what their teammates are saying.

Phils-Nats among 7 Thursday games postponed

August 27, 2020 - 6:38pm
After three MLB games were not played Wednesday, the Red Sox-Blue Jays, A's-Rangers and Phillies-Nationals were among seven to be postponed Thursday.

Mets GM: Comments about Manfred 'unfounded'

August 27, 2020 - 6:38pm
Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen has clarified critical comments he made about Rob Manfred, saying they were unfounded while noting a walkout plan he initially said was the commissioner's was actually that of Mets COO Jeff Wilpon.

Five MLB games postponed; more possible

August 27, 2020 - 3:37pm
After three MLB games were not played Wednesday, the Red Sox-Blue Jays, A's-Rangers, Phillies-Nationals and Twins-Tigers games have been postponed Thursday.

Players Alliance pledges salaries to fight inequality

August 27, 2020 - 3:37pm
The Players Alliance, made up of more than 100 Black current and former MLB players, announced Thursday that its members will donate their salaries from Thursday's and Friday's games to the organization to support its efforts to combat racial inequality.

Fantasy baseball pickups: Is closer role in Josh Staumont's future?

August 27, 2020 - 3:37pm
Tristan H. Cockcroft scans the waiver wire in search of three players to add to fantasy baseball rosters.

Sources: A's-Rangers, Phillies-Nats postponed

August 27, 2020 - 12:37pm
After three games were not played Wednesday, two more games -- A's-Rangers and Phillies-Nationals -- have also been postponed, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

Possible Pirates trade chip Kela placed on IL

August 27, 2020 - 12:37pm
Pirates closer Keone Kela was placed on the 10-day injured list Thursday with right-forearm tightness.

Dodgers' Buehler heads to IL because of blister

August 27, 2020 - 12:37pm
Right-hander Walker Buehler was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Dodgers on Thursday with a blister on his pitching hand.

Cardinals place reliever Miller (shoulder) on IL

August 27, 2020 - 12:37pm
The St. Louis Cardinals have placed left-handed reliever Andrew Miller on the 10-day injured list with shoulder fatigue. The move was made retroactive to Aug. 24.

MLB trade deadline tracker, rumors and buzz: Latest on Clevinger, Bauer

August 27, 2020 - 12:37pm
Here's the latest intel we're hearing and what to know for every team as Aug. 31 approaches.

'You can't just not do it.' Inside baseball's mixed response to social justice movement, and what's next

August 27, 2020 - 9:36am
A night when three MLB games were called off in protest while others played on illustrates how baseball is a sport where activism also means tension.

Blue Jays acquire right-hander Walker from M's

August 27, 2020 - 9:36am
Taijuan Walker, who is 2-2 with a 4.00 ERA in five starts this season, has been traded from the Mariners to the Blue Jays in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

What we know and don't know about the boycotts that stopped sports

August 27, 2020 - 9:36am
Much of the sports world shut down as the Milwaukee Bucks protested by not playing on Wednesday, but where do things currently stand?

Beeks (elbow) becomes 9th Rays pitcher on IL

August 27, 2020 - 6:36am
Rays left-hander Jalen Beeks has been placed on the 45-day injured list with a left elbow strain, becoming the team's ninth pitcher on the IL this season.

Tearful Mets' Smith pleads 'People still don't care'

August 27, 2020 - 1:04am
Dominic Smith took a knee during the national anthem Wednesday before the Mets played the Marlins. Afterwords, an emotional Smith said the one thing he wants is for his teammates to donate their time toward helping Black children in inner cities.

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