Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony due to coronavirus
Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year’s Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait another year for their big moment at Cooperstown.
MLB teams adjusting as pandemic affects draft preparation
It is unclear how the Major League Baseball draft will look or when it will take place.
NBA pushes plan to reopen facilities until May 8 at earliest
The May 8 date is far from firm, the NBA said, warning teams that it “may push this timing back if developments warrant," according to the Associated Press.
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.
Fans sue MLB, teams over ticket money
A pair of fans in New York sued Major League Baseball, Commissioner Rob Manfred and the 30 teams, asking for their money back for tickets and for certification of class-action status.
Manfred: MLB will 'turn over every stone' to save season
MLB is investigating basing all 30 teams in the Phoenix area and playing in empty ballparks. The CDC recommended all gatherings of 50 people or more be put off through mid-May. Manfred wants MLB to be ready for a go-ahead.
Major League Baseball employees will participate in 10,000-person COVID-19 study
Researchers have partnered with Major League Baseball employees in a 10,000-person study aimed at further understanding the rate of infection of the novel coronavirus in the United States.
Yankees co-owner Hank Steinbrenner dead at 63
Henry G. 'Hank' Steinbrenner, General Partner and Co-Chairperson of the NY Yankees, died Tuesday at the age of 63, announced the team.
Tigers legend Al Kaline dies at 85
"Mr. Tiger" has died.
Ex-MLB player set to finish med school on Long Island to fight coronavirus
In 2010, Mark Hamilton made it to The Show. In 2011, he even earned a World Series ring with the Cardinals. But his MLB career was short — just 47 games. Now the resident of Queens is about to embark on a new career with Northwell Health system on the front lines of the fight against a global pandemic.
Trump says 'toughest' weeks ahead as coronavirus spreads
President Donald Trump warned Saturday that the county could be headed into its “toughest” weeks yet as the coronavirus death toll mounts, but at the same time he expressed growing impatience with social distancing guidelines and said he’s eager to get the country reopened and its stalled economy back on track.
MLB uniform maker switches to producing medical masks, gowns
The company that makes Major League Baseball uniforms has switched to producing masks and gowns in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
MLB final pitch could be closer to Christmas than Halloween
If the final pitch of the 2020 baseball season comes closer to Christmas than Halloween, that's fine with the players. Major League Baseball owners ratified a 17-page agreement with the union on Friday in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, with players willing to extend the season as long as needed to cover as close to a full schedule as possible.
Yankees' Judge still hasn't resumed baseball activities
Injured New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge still has not resumed baseball activities.
MLB calls off games in Mexico and Puerto Rico amid pandemic
Two planned regular-season MLB series in Mexico and Puerto Rico have been canceled.
All 30 MLB clubs to each pay $1 million toward ballpark workers during coronavirus delay
More details regarding how and when the funds will be available will be announced on a team-by-team basis.
Major League Baseball opening day delayed to mid-May
Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that opening day is delayed until mid-May at the earliest.
Yankees minor leaguer has virus, 1st MLB-affiliated player
A minor leaguer for the New York Yankees has tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the first known player affiliated with Major League Baseball to contract COVID-19.
MLB delays opening day for baseball
Major League Baseball will delay opening day by at least 2 weeks and will suspend the rest of the spring training schedule in response to the coronavirus.
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge has broken rib
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has a broken rib and it's not clear whether he will need surgery, leaving doubt when he'll be back in the lineup.