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2020 MLB season at a glance: Opening Day schedule, previews, picks and more

TEst 4 July 9, 2020 - 7:01pm
The schedule is set, the players are in camp and we're ready for some baseball. Here's what you need to know about the 2020 season.

Bellinger ready for 'once-in-a-lifetime' season

TEst 4 July 9, 2020 - 7:01pm
Cody Bellinger, the reigning National League MVP, said he's ready for a "weird" year.

Phillies' Realmuto not focusing on contract talks

TEst 4 July 9, 2020 - 7:01pm
Eligible for free agency after this season, Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto said Thursday that he's not worried about what the future holds despite the possibility that the coronavirus pandemic could affect salaries going forward.

Rendon: Music beats fake fan noise for games

TEst 4 July 9, 2020 - 7:01pm
Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon said he thinks using piped-in an noise for games in empty stadiums is "stupid" and would prefer silence or music instead.

Indians' Reyes apologizes after weekend slip-ups

TEst 4 July 9, 2020 - 4:00pm
Indians OF Franmil Reyes says he learned from what happened over the weekend and vowed to not do it again.

Tatis, Rendon among fantasy baseball hitters most impacted by strength of schedule

TEst 4 July 9, 2020 - 4:00pm
With the MLB schedule released, we look at the hitters most helped and most challenged by their 60-game slate, including Fernando Tatis Jr. and Anthony Rendon.

All 30 teams open April 1 on 2021 MLB schedule

TEst 4 July 9, 2020 - 12:58pm
Major League Baseball will open the 2021 season on April 1 and hopes to have every team play its first game on the same day for the first time since 1968.

Umps union distances from West's virus opinion

TEst 4 July 9, 2020 - 12:58pm
The Major League Baseball Umpires Association has distanced itself from comments made by veteran Joe West.

Tatis Jr., Rendon among fantasy baseball hitters most impacted by strength of schedule

TEst 4 July 9, 2020 - 12:58pm
With the MLB schedule released, we look at the hitters most helped and most challenged by their 60-game slate, including Fernando Tatis Jr. and Anthony Rendon.

Roto mock draft reaction: To Trout or not to Trout

TEst 4 July 9, 2020 - 9:57am
Eric Karabell breaks down all the twists and turns of our first roto mock.

Discipline in a pandemic might be the ultimate competitive advantage in MLB

TEst 4 July 9, 2020 - 6:57am
Avoiding COVID-19 -- on the field and in the clubhouse, at home and on the road -- might be the difference between winning and losing.

Will the 'Gods of Randomness' hit MLB in 2020? In a 60-game season, they could

TEst 4 July 9, 2020 - 6:57am
How likely is it that the best teams will rise to the top in this year's shortened season? We looked to the recent past to find out.

Buster Olney's top 10 first basemen: Has Alonso powered his way to the top of the list?

TEst 4 July 9, 2020 - 6:57am
The Mets' slugging phenom is moving up in MLB's pecking order.

Top 10 catchers: J.T. Realmuto, then all the rest

TEst 4 July 9, 2020 - 6:57am
The Phillies' backstop is the clear leader, but several breakout performers are on the way up.

Revisiting baseball's top 2021 prep draft prospects after finally seeing them on the field

TEst 4 July 9, 2020 - 6:57am
Scouting opportunities are few and far between, but Kiley McDaniel had a chance to see some top players in action. Here's his report.

'We find our own ways to help, always': How three Puerto Rican athletes are facing coronavirus

TEst 4 July 9, 2020 - 6:57am
Fighting, surviving and rebuilding are built into Puerto Rico's national ethos. Three Puerto Ricans -- former Yankee Bernie Williams, Olympian Beverly Ramos and tennis pro Monica Puig tell stories of facing hurricanes, earthquakes and coronavirus.

Giants 1B Belt in walking boot with sore heel

TEst 4 July 9, 2020 - 1:18am
Giants first baseman Brandon Belt has been using a walking boot as he nurses a sore right heel that will keep him out at least a week.

Muncy cites Dodgers' CF backdrop for HBP injury

TEst 4 July 8, 2020 - 10:17pm
Max Muncy didn't react quickly enough to a pitch running in on him during Sunday's scrimmage from Dodger Stadium and suffered an injury because of it.

Giants' Belt in walking boot with sore heel

TEst 4 July 8, 2020 - 10:17pm
Giants first baseman Brandon Belt has been using a walking boot as he nurses a sore right heel that will keep him out at least a week.

Wrigley Field rooftop venue selling seats for $350

TEst 4 July 8, 2020 - 4:48pm
The city of Chicago has approved Wrigley Field rooftop stands for 25% capacity setups, and tickets at one viewing venue have gone on sale for $350.

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