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2020 MLB spring training schedule, key dates, updates and more

TEst 4 January 14, 2020 - 2:51pm
Check out updates for teams in Florida and Arizona for spring training, including the defending champion Nationals.

Olney: 5 biggest victims of Astros’ sign-stealing scandal

TEst 4 January 14, 2020 - 11:50am
From opponents to fans to MLB itself, the fallout from Houston's scandal hits the entire game hard.

Yankees overhaul training staff after injury record

TEst 4 January 14, 2020 - 11:50am
After setting a major league record last season by having 30 players placed on the injured list, the Yankees have overhauled their training staff and have hired Eric Cressey as director of player health and performance.

Braves unveil Truist Park as new stadium name

TEst 4 January 14, 2020 - 11:50am
Truist Park is the new name of the Atlanta Braves' stadium and team president Derek Schiller said he expects the new branding to endure for the "next 20-plus years."

The five biggest victims of the Astros scandal

TEst 4 January 14, 2020 - 8:46am
From opponents to fans to MLB itself, the fallout from Houston's scandal hits the entire game hard.

Why anger is boiling behind the scenes about Astros' sign-stealing punishments

TEst 4 January 14, 2020 - 5:44am
MLB's discipline and the franchise's firing of its manager and GM made for a great show about taking a hard-line stance. But here's why many across baseball feel Houston's owner got off easy.

Astros' Luhnow, Hinch fired after MLB gives ban

TEst 4 January 13, 2020 - 2:41pm
Astros GM Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch were fired Monday after MLB issued one-season suspensions for their role in a sign-stealing scheme.

What you need to know about Astros' sign-stealing punishment

TEst 4 January 13, 2020 - 2:41pm
MLB came down hard on Houston. From AJ Hinch's suspension to possible future punishments, here's how the penalties will impact the sport.

Tigers agree to deal with right-hander Nova

TEst 4 January 13, 2020 - 2:41pm
Ivan Nova, 34, led the majors in starts with 34 for the White Sox last season, going 11-12 with a 4.72 ERA in 187 innings.

Nats pitching prospect Segura dies at age 23

TEst 4 January 13, 2020 - 2:41pm
Nationals pitching prospect Fausto Segura died Sunday night at the age of 23, the team announced.

Players react as MLB punishes Astros for sign stealing

TEst 4 January 13, 2020 - 2:41pm
Active and former players took to social media to share their thoughts about the fallout in Houston.

Astros' Luhnow, Hinch suspended for 1 season

TEst 4 January 13, 2020 - 11:41am
Astros GM Jeff Luhnow and manager AJ Hinch have been suspended for one season after an MLB investigation found the team used technology to cheat during its World Series-winning 2017 season, it was announced Monday.

Buster Olney's top 10 teams: Big boys have some competition

TEst 4 January 13, 2020 - 5:40am
The Yankees and Dodgers are surefire powerhouses, but some small-market contenders shouldn't be sold short.

Bellinger on Astros, Red Sox: L.A. did it 'right way'

TEst 4 January 12, 2020 - 11:38pm
The Dodgers lost to the Astros and Red Sox in back-to-back World Series, and now both those teams are under investigation for alleged sign-stealing.

Bellinger on Astros, Red Sox: LA did it 'right way'

TEst 4 January 12, 2020 - 8:38pm
The Dodgers lost to the Astros and Red Sox in back-to-back World Series, and now both those teams are under investigation for alleged sign-stealing.

Source: Dodgers give LHP Wood 1-year, $4M deal

TEst 4 January 12, 2020 - 8:38pm
Free-agent left-hander Alex Wood, who played for the Dodgers from 2015 to '18, is reuniting with Los Angeles on a one-year, $4 million deal with incentives, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported.

Report: Dodgers give LHP Wood 1-year, $4M deal

TEst 4 January 12, 2020 - 5:37pm
Free-agent left-hander Alex Wood, who played for the Dodgers from 2015-18, is reuniting with Los Angeles on a one-year, $4 million deal with incentives, The Athletic reported.

Sources: Frazier gets 1-year deal from Rangers

TEst 4 January 12, 2020 - 2:37pm
Infielder Todd Frazier has agreed to a one-year deal to join the Rangers, sources told ESPN.

Olney: Catcher's role will be changing dramatically

TEst 4 January 12, 2020 - 11:36am
The upcoming use of an electronic strike zone is just one way catchers will see their duties behind the plate diminished.

Astros' Springer among stars facing arbitration

TEst 4 January 12, 2020 - 5:36am
The biggest arbitration case in terms of both salary and the gap between sides involves George Springer, who is asking for $22.5 million while the Houston Astros are offering $17.5 million, sources said.

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