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MLB betting guide: Best bets for win totals, World Series and more

TEst 4 July 21, 2020 - 6:54am
Which players offer value to win the home run title and Cy Young Award? Our experts offer their best bets.

Reviewing 2020 MLB rule changes: Universal DH, three-batter minimum and more

TEst 4 July 21, 2020 - 6:54am
From the designated hitter coming to the NL and starting extra innings with a runner on second to health and safety protocols (no spitting!), here's what's new in 2020.

Alyssa Nakken gets reps coaching 1B for Giants

TEst 4 July 21, 2020 - 1:16am
San Francisco's Alyssa Nakken became the first woman to coach in an on-field capacity during a major league game when she took over as Giants first-base coach during the late innings of Monday night's exhibition game.

Strasburg: Road trip to Baltimore 'pretty intense'

TEst 4 July 21, 2020 - 1:16am
Stephen Strasburg and Washington took a 45-minute trip for an exhibition against the Orioles, giving the Nationals ace a good feel for what pitching on the road will entail this season. He looked comfortable, pitching five strong innings.

Alyssa Nakken gets reps as Giants first-base coach

TEst 4 July 20, 2020 - 10:13pm
San Francisco's Alyssa Nakken became the first woman to coach in an on-field capacity during a major league game when she took over as Giants first-base coach during the late innings of Monday night's exhibition game.

Giants' Kapler kneels with players during anthem

TEst 4 July 20, 2020 - 10:13pm
Giants manager Gabe Kapler joined several of his players in dropping to a knee during the national anthem before Monday night's exhibition game against the host Athletics.

Fantasy baseball sleepers emerge from weekend action, news

TEst 4 July 20, 2020 - 10:13pm
Eric Karabell provides insight into the latest news and box scores as Opening Day approaches.

Girardi returns to Bronx ahead of Phillies debut

TEst 4 July 20, 2020 - 7:12pm
About to start his first season as Philadelphia's manager, he was back at Yankee Stadium to lead the Phillies in an exhibition game against New York ahead of his team's pandemic-delayed opener Friday at home against Miami.

A's Puk to IL; Giants to be without Belt, Longoria

TEst 4 July 20, 2020 - 7:12pm
The Athletics' top left-handed prospect, A.J. Puk, was placed on the 10-day injured list because of a strained shoulder. The Giants, meanwhile, will be missing first baseman Brandon Belt and third baseman Evan Longoria on Opening Day.

Angels 3B Rendon still sore with injured oblique

TEst 4 July 20, 2020 - 7:12pm
The Angels' prospects for having injured third baseman Anthony Rendon available for their opening weekend dimmed as he continues to nurse an oblique injury.

Fauci to throw out first pitch at Nationals opener

TEst 4 July 20, 2020 - 4:12pm
Dr. Anthony Fauci will throw out the ceremonial first pitch Thursday night before the reigning World Series-champion Washington Nationals kick off the shortened 2020 season at home against the New York Yankees.

MLB adding 12 new replay angles for ump reviews

TEst 4 July 20, 2020 - 4:12pm
Major League Baseball has doubled the isolated camera angles available for video review from 12 to 24 and arranged for high-frame rate cameras to stream directly to the new replay operations center and ballpark video rooms.

MLB lineup protocols the same for 60-game slate

TEst 4 July 20, 2020 - 4:12pm
Major League Baseball has informed teams that rules for releasing starting lineups will be the same as last season despite the scheduled 60-game season on tap.

Jays talk to Pirates, other teams on sharing park

TEst 4 July 20, 2020 - 1:12pm
After being banned from playing in Canada, the Blue Jays are talking to the Pirates and other MLB teams about sharing a park.

ESPN study: Fan desire for sports has increased

TEst 4 July 20, 2020 - 1:12pm
Despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, fans have expressed an overwhelming desire for the return of live sports in the latest round of an ESPN study.

Royals place right-hander Junis on injured list

TEst 4 July 20, 2020 - 1:12pm
Royals right-hander Jakob Junis went on the injured list Monday after he missed part of camp following a positive coronavirus test.

Braves remove 'Chop On' sign; no call on chant

TEst 4 July 20, 2020 - 1:12pm
The Atlanta Braves have removed a "Chop On" sign that sat near an entrance to Truist Park and are still considering their stance on the tomahawk chop chant.

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

TEst 4 July 20, 2020 - 1:12pm
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.

MLB bets we'd make and long shots we'd take for the 2020 season

TEst 4 July 20, 2020 - 7:10am
From long shot award winners and home run titlists to teams we think can pre-print their playoff tickets, here's where we'd put down our money.

MLB experts predict: The breakout star of 2020 will be ...?

TEst 4 July 20, 2020 - 7:10am
Who is going to rule the 60-game MLB season? Our crew of insiders weighs in.

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