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'We have a heartbeat': How A.J. and Kate Pollock faced their daughter's premature birth during COVID-19

TEst 4 September 13, 2020 - 6:42am
Not long after he and his wife became first-time parents at the dawn of a pandemic, the Dodgers outfielder tested positive for the coronavirus.

Fired attendant files suit against Angels, MLB

TEst 4 September 13, 2020 - 12:38am
Lawyers for a former clubhouse attendant for the Angels filed suit against the club and MLB, alleging their client was unfairly depicted as "a scapegoat" in the league's efforts to curb the use of foreign substances.

Abreu has 2 HRs, 7 RBIs as White Sox rout Tigers

TEst 4 September 12, 2020 - 9:37pm
Jose Abreu hit a pair of three-run home runs and matched a career high with seven RBIs, and the White Sox beat Detroit 14-0 on Saturday night for their eighth straight win against the Tigers.

Air quality issues expected to increasingly impact sports

TEst 4 September 12, 2020 - 9:37pm
Are professional sports leagues prepared to adapt and adjust to health hazards brought on by wildfires?

Twins' Romo suspended 1 game, fined for antics

TEst 4 September 12, 2020 - 3:36pm
Twins reliever Sergio Romo was suspended one game and fined an undisclosed amount for "inappropriate actions" when he began jawing at Cleveland's Francisco Lindor during Friday's game.

Fantasy baseball forecaster for Week 8 -- Sept. 14-20

TEst 4 September 12, 2020 - 3:36pm
Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our forecaster preview, which features pitcher rankings, two-start pitchers, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.

A's Puk, Chapman set for season-ending surgery

TEst 4 September 12, 2020 - 12:35pm
Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman and left-handed prospect A.J. Puk are both set to undergo season-ending surgery next week, according to the team.

A's Puk set for season-ending shoulder surgery

TEst 4 September 12, 2020 - 6:33am
Athletics left-handed prospect A.J. Puk is set to undergo season-ending surgery Wednesday on his pitching shoulder, and third baseman Matt Chapman is seeking another opinion on his right hip tendinitis.

Astros-Dodgers about more than just bad blood

TEst 4 September 12, 2020 - 6:33am
Last time these rivals met, L.A. reliever Joe Kelly made a famous facial expression and the benches cleared. But Houston isn't looking back -- it's looking to get back over .500.

Sources: MLB bubble plan set; awaits union OK

TEst 4 September 11, 2020 - 9:43pm
MLB's plan for a postseason bubble would see the World Series start Oct. 20 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, and end no later than Oct. 28.

Two Giants-Padres games ppd. after positive test

TEst 4 September 11, 2020 - 9:43pm
MLB postponed the Giants-Padres games on Friday and Saturday after a member of the Giants' organization tested positive for COVID-19.

Acuna exits after fouling ball off leg; X-rays OK

TEst 4 September 11, 2020 - 6:43pm
Braves left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. had to be helped off the field after fouling a ball off his leg Friday night.

Rays make history batting 9 lefties vs. Red Sox

TEst 4 September 11, 2020 - 3:42pm
The Tampa Bay Rays are the first team in modern MLB history to start nine left-handers in a lineup.

Phillies' Wheeler rips fingernail putting on pants

TEst 4 September 11, 2020 - 3:42pm
Undefeated Philadelphia Phillies right-hander Zack Wheeler ripped a fingernail putting on his pants, delaying his next start for two days and perhaps longer. Wheeler said it happened when he tripped and lost his balance.

Yanks' Judge, Stanton could return next weekend

TEst 4 September 11, 2020 - 3:42pm
Ailing sluggers Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton might be back in the New York Yankees' lineup as soon as next weekend.

MLB says zero positive tests for 12 straight days

TEst 4 September 11, 2020 - 3:42pm
Since testing started, 86 of 115,337 samples have been positive, a rate of 0.07%, per Major League Baseball.

Dodgers' Pederson returns from paternity list

TEst 4 September 11, 2020 - 12:42pm
Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, who has struggled this season, is returning from the paternity list. He is hitting .184 with 12 RBIs in 34 games this season.

MLB playoff push: Magic numbers, current playoff bracket, key games and more

TEst 4 September 11, 2020 - 12:42pm
We look at the games that matter most and what the playoff matchups would be if the season ended today.

Fernando Tatis Jr. and MLB's 100 most entertaining players

TEst 4 September 11, 2020 - 6:41am
For a second straight summer, we crown the Padres shortstop as baseball's most fun-to-watch player. Who else made the list?

Fantasy baseball pickups: Take a chance on Ty France

TEst 4 September 11, 2020 - 6:41am
Ty France has become an everyday player in Seattle, batting fifth and playing numerous infield positions. He's one of several players who shouldn't be on the waiver wire at this point in the season.

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