At least 3 MLB games postponed amid Marlins’ virus outbreak
Twelve Miami players and two members of the coaching staff have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus in Philadelphia, prompting the MLB to postpone their Monday night game.
Twelve Miami players and two members of the coaching staff have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus in Philadelphia, prompting the MLB to postpone their Monday night game.
Astros’ Justin Verlander out at least two weeks with forearm strain
Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander has a strained right forearm and will be shut down for at least two weeks.
Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander has a strained right forearm and will be shut down for at least two weeks.
McCullers returns, Astros top Seattle, 7-2
Lance McCullers Jr. was solid in his return from Tommy John surgery, Yuli Gurriel and George Springer homered and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners for the 15th straight time, 7-2 on Saturday.
Lance McCullers Jr. was solid in his return from Tommy John surgery, Yuli Gurriel and George Springer homered and the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners for the 15th straight time, 7-2 on Saturday.
Celebrities, athletes revel with fans in MLB return with Zoom sing-along of ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’
Utilizing the now-familiar Zoom meeting mosaic look, FOX Sports will showcase groups of fans singing together in unison.
Utilizing the now-familiar Zoom meeting mosaic look, FOX Sports will showcase groups of fans singing together in unison.
Giants' pitcher Sam Coonrod refuses to kneel during Black Lives Matter moment because of faith
San Francisco Giants pitcher Sam Coonrod was the only player to stand during a moment honoring the Black Lives Matter movement ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, telling reporters after the game that as a Christian he “can’t kneel before anything besides God.”
San Francisco Giants pitcher Sam Coonrod was the only player to stand during a moment honoring the Black Lives Matter movement ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, telling reporters after the game that as a Christian he “can’t kneel before anything besides God.”
Astros defeat Mariners in Opening Day game, 8-2
Dusty Baker posted a win in his debut as Houston's manager and the Astros, playing for the first time since their sign-stealing scandal rocked baseball, opened the season by beating the Seattle Mariners 8-2 Friday night.
Dusty Baker posted a win in his debut as Houston's manager and the Astros, playing for the first time since their sign-stealing scandal rocked baseball, opened the season by beating the Seattle Mariners 8-2 Friday night.
'We need changes': MLB teams kneel before season opener in support of Black Lives Matter movement
Yankees, Nationals, Giants and Dodgers players and staff knelt before the national anthem at season openers in support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Yankees, Nationals, Giants and Dodgers players and staff knelt before the national anthem at season openers in support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
MLB players taking visible stance on social justice
Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.
Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, players kneel during anthem
Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 exhibition victory against the Oakland Athletics.
Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 exhibition victory against the Oakland Athletics.
Astros fans ready for MLB opening week
While fans can’t physically attend Astros games to start the 2020 season, the team is selling cardboard cutouts. For $100, fans can have their picture attached to seats inside Minute Maid Park.
While fans can’t physically attend Astros games to start the 2020 season, the team is selling cardboard cutouts. For $100, fans can have their picture attached to seats inside Minute Maid Park.
No Canada: Blue Jays barred from playing games in Toronto amid COVID-19 pandemic
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino made the announcement in a statement.
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino made the announcement in a statement.
Houston Astros offering fans the chance to attend games virtually
For a $100 donation, you can upload a smiling photo of yourself in your Astros gear and the Astros Foundation will find a seat for you in the outfield.
For a $100 donation, you can upload a smiling photo of yourself in your Astros gear and the Astros Foundation will find a seat for you in the outfield.
Astros cancel Summer Camp workout at Minute Maid Park
According to Astros General Manager James Click, they were alerted that a staff member was potentially exposed to a COVID-positive individual outside of the organization.
According to Astros General Manager James Click, they were alerted that a staff member was potentially exposed to a COVID-positive individual outside of the organization.
Giants catcher Buster Posey opts out of 2020 season
Posey announced his decision on Friday. He says his family finalized the adoption of identical twin girls this week.
Posey announced his decision on Friday. He says his family finalized the adoption of identical twin girls this week.
Astros Alex Bregman joins forces with sports agent Scott Boras
Astros All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman recently made the decision to hire Scott Boras as his agent. Now Bregman, who has become one of the top players in baseball, is one of Boras’ clients.
Astros All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman recently made the decision to hire Scott Boras as his agent. Now Bregman, who has become one of the top players in baseball, is one of Boras’ clients.
Houston Astros release 60-game season schedule
The Astros' season will begin at home on July 24 against Seattle.
The Astros' season will begin at home on July 24 against Seattle.
31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19, or 1.2%
The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.
The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.
MLB cancels 2020 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium; LA will host in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
Minor League Baseball announces there will be no season for 2020
The MiLB said that the move allows for “our teams to begin planning for an exciting 2021 season of affordable family entertainment.”
The MiLB said that the move allows for “our teams to begin planning for an exciting 2021 season of affordable family entertainment.”
Houston Astros to use University of Houston facilities as alternate workout site
The Houston Astros will use the baseball facilities at the University of Houston as an alternate workout site in an effort to socially distance its players and staff.
The Houston Astros will use the baseball facilities at the University of Houston as an alternate workout site in an effort to socially distance its players and staff.