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100 reasons why baseball can never truly destroy itself

TEst 4 July 3, 2020 - 7:05am
It has been 100 days since what was supposed to be Opening Day. Here are 100 reasons to remind you why you loved it in the first place.

The 2020 MLB season is a series of tests -- and the first big one comes today

TEst 4 July 3, 2020 - 7:05am
Friday's expected release of initial COVID-19 testing numbers as training camps open is an important first step for Major League Baseball's return, but it is just the beginning.

Phillies place 4 on injured list without listing why

TEst 4 July 2, 2020 - 9:56pm
The Philadelphia Phillies have placed infielder Scott Kingery and pitchers Hector Neris, Ranger Suarez and Tommy Hunter on the 10-day injured list with no specified injuries.

MLBPA doubles investments ahead of bargaining

TEst 4 July 2, 2020 - 6:56pm
The Major League Baseball Players Association is loading up on cash and investments ahead of bargaining with the league.

Blue Jays granted exemption to train in Toronto

TEst 4 July 2, 2020 - 3:53pm
All 30 Major League Baseball teams will train at their regular-season ballparks for the pandemic-shortened season after the Toronto Blue Jays received a Canadian federal government exemption on Thursday to work out at Rogers Centre.

No. 3 pick Meyer gets $6.7M bonus from Marlins

TEst 4 July 2, 2020 - 3:53pm
Pitcher Max Meyer, who had a 2.07 career ERA with 187 strikeouts in 148 innings at the University of Minnesota, got a $6.7 million signing bonus with the Marlins and could potentially crack the starting rotation this season.

Baseball is back -- and we have the video to prove it

TEst 4 July 2, 2020 - 3:53pm
Gerrit Cole throwing BP to Aaron Judge at Yankee Stadium, as well as other ballplayers working out together, is a sight for sore eyes.

Current N.Y. rules prohibits fans from stadiums

TEst 4 July 2, 2020 - 12:52pm
Current New York guidelines would prohibit fans from attending professional sporting events or even congregating outside stadiums.

Hitting coach Davis will not attend Mets workouts

TEst 4 July 2, 2020 - 12:52pm
Mets hitting coach Chili Davis will not attend the team's preseason workouts with training sessions set to begin on Friday.

Cubs' Quintana hurt washing dishes, has surgery

TEst 4 July 2, 2020 - 12:52pm
Cubs left-hander Jose Quintana needed surgery to repair a thumb laceration he suffered washing dishes.

Here’s who would have won MVP after 60 games in every recent MLB season

TEst 4 July 2, 2020 - 9:49am
Just how often does the best player for the first two months dominate the whole season? Here's what the past decade tells us.

60-game MVPs for every recent season and big 2020 names to watch

TEst 4 July 2, 2020 - 6:49am
Just how often does the best player for the first two months dominate the whole season? Here's what the past decade tells us.

These World Series champs would have missed the playoffs in a 60-game season

TEst 4 July 2, 2020 - 6:49am
Last year's Nationals would have missed out on a title under the format MLB will use this season.

Tigers first MLB team to partner with bookmaker

TEst 4 July 2, 2020 - 6:49am
The Tigers became the first MLB team to form a partnership with a bookmaker.

Searching for 2020 MLB season's surprise contenders

TEst 4 July 2, 2020 - 6:49am
With the schedule reduced to 60 games, anything can happen. Here are some off-the-radar teams that could make the playoffs.

When Major League Baseball turns into a family get-together

TEst 4 July 2, 2020 - 6:49am
Baseball connects generations. The Griffeys hit back-to-back homers. The Bonds hit more than 1,000 home runs. The Biggios hit for the cycle. The Boones ... well, the whole family, it seems, played in the majors.

Landis' name on MLB plaques will be discussed

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 10:07pm
The baseball organization that presents the annual MVP awards will consider whether the name of former commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis should be pulled from future plaques.

Reports: Cards replace Yanks for Field of Dreams

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 4:07pm
The Yankees are not scheduled to face the White Sox during the 60-game season, so the Cardinals will reportedly be the new opponent for Chicago in the Field of Dreams game Aug. 13 in Dyersville, Iowa.

Cubs pitching coach details emotional virus fight

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 4:07pm
Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy, 38, was emotional in detailing his fight against the coronavirus. "If my journey through this helps one person ... then I want my story to be heard," he said.

Mexico cancels baseball season over pandemic

TEst 4 July 1, 2020 - 1:05pm
For the first time in almost a century, Mexico has canceled its professional baseball season, the Mexican Baseball League announced Wednesday.

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