Uncertainty over 2020 MLB season rises amid money quarrels

MLB's action was described to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the details who spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was authorized.

New MLB rules: shower at home, don’t spit, and mascots are banned

Major League Baseball will look somewhat like high school ball this year under protocols to deal with the new coronavirus, with showers at ballparks discouraged and players possibly arriving in uniform, like they did when they were teenagers.

Former Houston Astros GM Bob Watson dies at 74

Former Houston Astros star player and general manager Bob Watson died at the age of 74. FOX 26 Sports Anchor Mark Berman reports Watson died after a long battle with kidney disease.

Alex Bregman, guests play video games during 24-hour livestream fundraiser for Houston Food Bank

Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman and other professional athlete special guests will battle it out in a virtual video game arena to raise money for the Houston Food Bank during the COVID-19 pandemic.

AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in July

Major League Baseball operations had been previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was unclear when, and if, gameplay would resume in 2020.

Official MLB statement is due this week on refunds, some teams starting April game refunding
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Patrick Ryan of Eventellect talks about status of MLB and ticket refunds -some teams are refunding ONLY April games. Some are refunding April, May and June. some are giving fans a bonus credit for future purchases.

Red Sox stripped of 2nd-round draft pick for breaking video rules, ex-manager Cora banned through 2020 postseason

The Boston Red Sox were stripped of their second-round pick in this year’s amateur draft by Major League Baseball for sign stealing in 2018 and former manager Alex Cora was suspended through the 2020 postseason for his previous conduct as bench coach with the Houston Astros.

Astros' players collaborate to help Houston during COVID-19 pandemic

Through the organization, Athletes and Causes and their Project Frontline, Joe, Allie, Lance, and Kara contributed to the efforts to distribute 300-500 meals to the medical staff at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in Houston Tuesday, with the food provided by the Berg Hospitality Group, which includes B & B Butchers & Restaurant.

Astros' George Springer donates $100K to help Minute Maid Park employees

George Springer is donating $100,000 to help those employees who will lose wages because of any events canceled at Minute Maid Park.

Houston Astros implement new autograph rules in response to COVID-19 outbreak

Personal contact, such as handshakes, as well as the exchanging of items, will be prohibited for the time being. Fans will be able to obtain pre-signed items before and during the game. 

Astros ‘Hate Us’ t-shirts causing a stir after sign-stealing scandal

An online t-shirt company is asking Astros fans to show their support by wearing a t-shirt that says "Hate Us". Almost everyone we talked to found the message either confusing or mean-spirited. Only one person would actually buy and wear the shirt.

Astros 'Hate Us' t-shirts causing a stir after sign-stealing scandal
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An online t-shirt company is asking Astros fans to show their support by wearing a t-shirt that says "Hate Us". Almost everyone we talked to found the message either confusing or mean-spirited. Only one person would actually buy and wear the shirt.