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Rangers' arms among fantasy baseball pitchers most impacted by strength of schedule
With the MLB schedule finally close to getting started, we look at the pitchers most helped or most challenged by their team's 60-game slate, including Mike Minor and Jose Berrios.
Rangers' Chirinos (ankle) could miss season start
Texas Rangers catcher Robinson Chirinos could miss the start of the season because of an injured right ankle sustained in an intrasquad game.
Mets' deGrom (back) leaves intrasquad start
Mets ace Jacob deGrom left Tuesday's intrasquad start after just one inning because of tightness in his back.
Braves add the power of Yasiel Puig for tough 2020 NL East race
Atlanta needed help after losing two key contributors from last season's lineup. How well does Puig fill those gaps?
Glasnow back with Rays after positive virus test
Pitcher Tyler Glasnow rejoined the Rays for a simulated game Tuesday, 11 days after he tested positive for the coronavirus.
Twins' Buxton day-to-day with midfoot sprain
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton has a left midfoot sprain and is day-to-day, the team announced on Tuesday.
Duffy named Opening Day starter for Royals
Left-hander Danny Duffy will start for the Kansas City Royals when they open the season in Cleveland next week.
MLB experts predict: Who will be 2020's breakthrough team?
Which squad could be this year's surprise contenders? Which top team from last season could be in for a disappointing 2020? Our crew of insiders weighs in.
Report: About 10 MLB umpires opt out of season
About 10 Major League Baseball umpires have opted out of this season, choosing not to work games in the shortened schedule because of concerns over the coronavirus.
No fans at Eagles, Phillies games, per city officials
Philadelphia city officials say that no fans will be in the stands for Eagles and Phillies games in 2020, citing safety concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Cubs' Rizzo getting MRI after missing week
Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is undergoing an MRI on his back.
Rangers furlough employees with stadium empty
The Rangers indefinitely furloughed about 60 full-time employees, a moved announced 10 days before Texas opens its new ballpark without fans due to the pandemic-delayed season.
Source: Yasiel Puig agrees to deal with Braves
Free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig is signing with the Atlanta Braves, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by MLB.com.
Tanaka taking things slow after being hit by liner
Masahiro Tanaka is unsure whether he will be able to take his first turn through the Yankees' rotation as he recovers from a line drive off his head.
Fantasy baseball X factors: Pitchers
From Tony Watson to Julio Urias, Eric Karabell takes a look at pitchers around the league who could be X factors in 2020.
On this date: Remember when Pete Rose crushed Ray Fosse in the MLB All-Star Game
On July 14, 1970, Pete Rose barreled into Ray Fosse to score the winning run in the MLB All-Star Game, but did he do the right thing?
Picking both 2020 MLB All-Star rosters -- even though there's no game
The All-Star Game would have been Tuesday in Los Angeles, so we made our selections based on what we expect in the shortened season.
MLB experts predict: Which 2019 playoff team is set up for a 2020 fall?
Which top team from last season could be in for a disappointing 2020? Our crew of insiders weighs in.
2020 sports calendar: Coronavirus-impacted schedules
For weeks, one sporting event after another was canceled or postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic. Here is when we can expect a return to action.
Orioles' Blach (TJ), Martin (wrist) set for surgery
Orioles left-hander Ty Blach will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, and shortstop Richie Martin will have an operation on his right wrist that will sideline him for two to three months.
