Thu Jul 9 2020 | 21:29 | Baseball players get a peek at playing without fans | Yoenis Céspedes | LF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Garrett Cooper | 1B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Foltynewicz | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Gallo | RF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Seth Lugo | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Martin | RP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Newcomb | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Buster Posey | C | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Franmil Reyes | DH | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Soroka | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Yelich | LF | Brewers | Free Agent |
Baseball players got a sense of what the game will be like without fans in the stands upon returning for workouts last week.They're getting a more realistic glimpse this week as teams begin holding scrimmages.Yes, it's very strange.“It was surreal. ... just sitting behind the dish at a major league stadium with major league players on the field and no one else there and playing in competition,” Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns said Thursday. “Occasionally, you’ll see that for a small BP when media isn’t around or cameras aren’t around, but it was really weird to see Christian Yelich in the batter’s box in a major league stadium in competition in an empty ballpark."Baseball returned for workouts last week after the season was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic during spring training. Teams have started ramping up their workouts in preparation for a 60-game season set to begin on July 23.The season will start without fans in the stands and will likely remain that way for... [ More] |
Thu Jul 9 2020 | 21:09 | Baseball players get a peek at playing without fans | Yoenis Céspedes | LF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Garrett Cooper | 1B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Foltynewicz | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Gallo | RF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Seth Lugo | RP | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Martin | RP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Newcomb | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Franmil Reyes | DH | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Soroka | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Yelich | LF | Brewers | Free Agent |
Baseball players got a sense of what the game will be like without fans in the stands upon returning for workouts last week.They're getting a more realistic glimpse this week as teams begin holding scrimmages.Yes, it's very strange.“It was surreal. ... just sitting behind the dish at a major league stadium with major league players on the field and no one else there and playing in competition,” Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns said Thursday. “Occasionally, you’ll see that for a small BP when media isn’t around or cameras aren’t around, but it was really weird to see Christian Yelich in the batter’s box in a major league stadium in competition in an empty ballpark."Baseball returned for workouts last week after the season was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic during spring training. Teams have started ramping up their workouts in preparation for a 60-game season set to begin on July 23.The season will start without fans in the stands and will likely remain that way for... [ More] |
Thu Jul 9 2020 | 20:39 | New extra-inning format stirs debate as teams plot strategy | Taylor Rogers | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Yelich | LF | Brewers | Free Agent |
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Baseball has its answer to penalty kicks, overtimes and shootouts, and it figures to stir just as much debate as all those other tiebreakers.Major League Baseball will start each extra inning in this abbreviated, 60-game season by putting a runner on second base. The rule has been used since 2018 in the minor leagues, where it created more action and settled games sooner.“It’s like ‘arena baseball,’” said Scott Thorman, who managed the Kansas City Royals’ Single-A Carolina League affiliate in Wilmington, Delaware, last season.Those words may cause traditionalists to shudder.“I haven’t met anyone so far that likes it,” Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said.Dave Martinez, meet Christian Yelich.“I think it’s great,” said Yelich, the Brewers outfielder and 2018 National League MVP. “As a player, there’s nothing worse than extra innings. Especially in a season like this, where you literally can’t take on that 15- or 16-inning game with just how rosters are constructed... [ More] |
Thu Jul 9 2020 | 19:39 | Phillies All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto patient on contract | Bryce Harper | RF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | J.T. Realmuto | C | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Sixto Sánchez | SP | Marlins | Free Agent |
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — J.T. Realmuto isn’t worried about his contract situation. The All-Star catcher and the Philadelphia Phillies had preliminary discussions about a long-term deal before the coronavirus pandemic but talks between the two sides haven’t progressed since baseball returned last week.Realmuto is eligible for free agency after the season unless the Phillies sign him before he can test the market. He's expected to seek at least $20 million per season.Last week, Phillies general manager Matt Klentak said the pandemic has changed the landscape of baseball. Lost revenue could affect salaries around the league going forward.“It definitely concerns me, not necessarily for myself, but for the free agency class as a whole,” Realmuto said Thursday. “The top guys usually find a way to get their dollars. Teams are going to want them. Maybe it’s not 20 teams in on you, maybe five or 10. A lot of teams will be able to look at this as a time to take advantage and actually go for it instead... [ More] |
Thu Jul 9 2020 | 19:19 | Baseball players get a peek at playing without fans | Garrett Cooper | 1B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Foltynewicz | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Gallo | RF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Martin | RP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Newcomb | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Franmil Reyes | DH | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Soroka | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Yelich | LF | Brewers | Free Agent |
Baseball players got a sense of what the game will be like without fans in the stands upon returning for workouts last week.They're getting a more realistic glimpse this week as teams begin holding scrimmages.Yes, it's very strange.“It was surreal. ... just sitting behind the dish at a major league stadium with major league players on the field and no one else there and playing in competition,” Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns said Thursday. “Occasionally, you’ll see that for a small BP when media isn’t around or cameras aren’t around, but it was really weird to see Christian Yelich in the batter’s box in a major league stadium in competition in an empty ballpark."Baseball returned for workouts last week after the season was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic during spring training. Teams have started ramping up their workouts in preparation for a 60-game season set to begin on July 23.The season will start without fans in the stands and will likely remain that way for... [ More] |
Thu Jul 9 2020 | 18:39 | Scrimmage gives Red Sox taste of strange season to come | Rafael Devers | 3B | Red Sox | Free Agent |
| | | Nathan Eovaldi | SP | Red Sox | Free Agent |
BOSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers lofted a fly ball to left, and John Andreoli took off in pursuit.It’s a long sprint, because Andreoli was playing center -- the only outfielder in the game at the time. The ball fell just out of the reach of his outstretched glove as Devers coasted into second base.And then a voice echoed off the empty Fenway seats: “Out!”Welcome to the Boston Red Sox summer camp, a reboot of the spring training that was aborted in March because of the coronavirus pandemic. With its intrasquad scrimmages of 5½ innings and automatic outs to make up for the eight (and later down to seven) fielders, it looked more like the world’s fanciest sandlot on Thursday than a major league team getting ready for the season.“It seems like everything is just a little bit off,” manager Ron Roenicke said in a video call from one area of Fenway Park to reporters sitting in another. “I thought it was pretty good for what it was.”A week after reporting for training camp and just 15 days before the... [ More] |
Thu Jul 9 2020 | 17:59 | Baseball players get a peek at playing without fans | Garrett Cooper | 1B | Marlins | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Foltynewicz | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Gallo | RF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Martin | RP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Sean Newcomb | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Michael Soroka | SP | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Yelich | LF | Brewers | Free Agent |
Baseball players got a sense of what the game will be like without fans in the stands upon returning for workouts last week.They're getting a more realistic glimpse this week as teams begin holding scrimmages.Yes, it's very strange.“It was surreal. ... just sitting behind the dish at a major league stadium with major league players on the field and no one else there and playing in competition,” Milwaukee Brewers general manager David Stearns said Thursday. “Occasionally, you’ll see that for a small BP when media isn’t around or cameras aren’t around, but it was really weird to see Christian Yelich in the batter’s box in a major league stadium in competition in an empty ballpark."Baseball returned for workouts last week after the season was interrupted by the coronavirus pandemic during spring training. Teams have started ramping up their workouts in preparation for a 60-game season set to begin on July 23.The season will start without fans in the stands and will likely remain that way for... [ More] |
Thu Jul 9 2020 | 17:29 | Judgment error: Indians' Reyes sorry for not wearing mask | Franmil Reyes | DH | Indians | Free Agent |
CLEVELAND (AP) — Franmil Reyes' first error this season was in judgment.The Indians' free-swinging slugger and outfielder apologized Thursday for endangering his health — and putting his teammates at risk — by not wearing a mask while attending a holiday party last weekend.Reyes' off-field behavior prompted the Indians to keep the affable 25-year-old away from their training camp in case he had been exposed to the coronavirus. Reyes was re-tested twice and cleared by Cleveland's medical personnel before he was allowed to resume on-field activities Wednesday.“They did the right thing they have to do to protect us,” Reyes said of the Indians, who have had few problems with testing or positive cases in the early stages of the delayed camp. “I really apologize because I was not protecting myself and my teammates. I learned from it and it won’t happen again. I really don’t want to stop practicing. I really apologize about that.”Reyes, who came to Cleveland last season in a trade from the San... [ More] |
Thu Jul 9 2020 | 15:59 | New extra-inning format stirs debate as teams plot strategy | Taylor Rogers | RP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Christian Yelich | LF | Brewers | Free Agent |
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Baseball has its answer to penalty kicks, overtimes and shootouts, and it figures to stir just as much debate as all those other forms of tiebreakers. Major League Baseball will start each extra inning in this abbreviated, 60-game season by putting a runner on second base. The rule has been used since 2018 in the minor leagues, where it created more action and settled games sooner. “It’s like ‘arena baseball,’” said Scott Thorman, who managed the Kansas City Royals’ Single-A Carolina League affiliate in Wilmington, Delaware, last season.Those words may cause traditionalists to shudder.“I haven’t met anyone so far that likes it,” Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez said.Dave Martinez, meet Christian Yelich.“I think it’s great,” said Yelich, the Brewers's outfielder and 2018 National League MVP. “As a player, there’s nothing worse than extra innings. Especially in a season like this, where you literally can’t take on that 15- or 16-inning game with just how rosters... [ More] |
Thu Jul 9 2020 | 12:59 | This Date in Baseball | Homer Bailey | SP | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Madison Bumgarner | SP | Diamondbacks | Free Agent |
| | | Robinson Canó | 2B | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Yoenis Céspedes | LF | Mets | Free Agent |
| | | Carl Crawford | | | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Davis | RP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Daniel Descalso | 2B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Prince Fielder | | | Free Agent |
| | | Todd Frazier | 3B | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Josh Hamilton | | | Free Agent |
| | | Bryce Harper | RF | Phillies | Free Agent |
| | | Eric Hosmer | 1B | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Tim Lincecum | | | Free Agent |
| | | Germán Márquez | SP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Brian McCann | | | Free Agent |
| | | Justin Morneau | | | Free Agent |
| | | Hunter Pence | LF | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Salvador Perez | C | Royals | Free Agent |
| | | Buster Posey | C | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Mark Teixeira | | | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Trout | CF | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | David Wright | | | Free Agent |
July 111914 — Babe Ruth made his major league debut for the Boston Red Sox and received credit for a 4-3 victory over Cleveland. He was removed for a pinch hitter in the seventh, and Duffy Lewis’ single led to the winning run.1944 — Phil Cavaretta set an All-Star game record by reaching base safely five straight times — triple, single, three walks — to lead the NL to a 7-1 victory over the AL at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh.1950 — The All-Star game returned to Comiskey Park, the site of the first game, and was won by the NL 4-3 on Red Schoendienst’s 14th-inning home run off Ted Gray. It was the first extra-inning All-Star game, the first time the NL won at an AL park and the first All-Star game shown on network television.1961 — Despite a record seven errors and pitcher Stu Miller getting blown off the Candlestick Park mound by a gale wind, the NL edged the AL 5-4 in the first of two All-Star games played that year.1967 — Tony Perez’s home run off Catfish Hunter in the 15th inning gave the... [ More] |
Thu Jul 9 2020 | 10:19 | This Date in Baseball | Aaron Judge | RF | Yankees | Free Agent |
| | | David Ortiz | | | Free Agent |
| | | Ichiro Suzuki | | | Free Agent |
July 101917 — Ray Caldwell of New York pitched 9 2-3 innings of no-hit relief as the Yankees beat the Browns 7-5 in 17 innings in St. Louis.1932 — The Philadelphia A’s defeated Cleveland 18-17 in an 18-inning game in which John Burnett of the Indians had a record nine hits. Jimmie Foxx collected 16 total bases, and Eddie Rommell of the A’s pitched 17 innings in relief for the win, despite giving up 29 hits and 14 runs.1934 — Carl Hubbell struck out Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Al Simmons and Joe Cronin in succession, but the AL came back to win the All-Star game 9-7 at the Polo Grounds as Mel Harder gave up one hit in the last five innings.1936 — Philadelphia’s Chuck Klein hit four home runs in a 9-6 10-inning victory over the Pirates, and it wasn’t in the cozy Baker Bowl. He hit them in Pittsburgh’s spacious Forbes Field, including the game-winning three-run shot in the 10th off Bill Swift. Klein almost homered in the second inning when he sent Pirates outfielder Paul Waner to the... [ More] |
Thu Jul 9 2020 | 00:58 | Giants first baseman Brandon Belt sidelined by sore heel | Brandon Belt | 1B | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Hunter Pence | LF | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Buster Posey | C | Giants | Free Agent |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Giants first baseman Brandon Belt has been using a walking boot as he nurses a sore right heel that will keep him out at least a week. San Francisco manager Gabe Kapler said Belt will be re-evaluated in five to seven days but it's too soon to know whether the injury could affect his status for the season opener July 23 at Dodger Stadium. “I think making an assessment for the opening series against the Dodgers is probably a little bit premature as it relates to Brandon's heel,” Kapler said. “I talked to him today, he was feeling pretty good. We walked across the field and then up the stairs to the clubhouse together. He was feeling fairly confident. I think more than anything else it's probably smart to be patient and take a look at where he is in a couple of days.” The 32-year-old Belt has dealt with heel pain previously and aggravated it this time doing agility work in a ladder drill. He played in 156 games last year following two injury-plagued seasons and batted... [ More] |
Wed Jul 8 2020 | 23:59 | Giants first baseman Brandon Belt sidelined by sore heel | Brandon Belt | 1B | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Hunter Pence | LF | Giants | Free Agent |
| | | Buster Posey | C | Giants | Free Agent |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Giants first baseman Brandon Belt has been using a walking boot as he nurses a sore right heel that will keep him out at least a week. Manager Gabe Kapler said Belt would be re-evaluated in 5-to-7 days but wasn't ready to put in doubt Belt's availability for the season opener July 23 at Dodger Stadium.“I think making an assessment for the opening series against the Dodgers is probably a little bit premature as it relates to Brandon's heel,” Kapler said. “I talked to him today, he was feeling pretty good. We walked across the field and then up the stairs to the clubhouse together. He was feeling fairly confident. I think more than anything else it's probably smart to be patient and take a look at where he is in a couple of days.” The 32-year-old Belt has dealt with heel pain previously and aggravated it this time doing agility work in a ladder drill. He played in 156 games last season following two injury-plagued years and batted .234 with 17 home runs and 57 RBIs.“He's... [ More] |
Wed Jul 8 2020 | 22:39 | Giants return, so do some players, but Padres INF Mateo out | Alex Bregman | 3B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Duvall | LF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Fiers | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Gallo | RF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Keone Kela | RP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Carter Kieboom | 3B | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Kluber | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Markakis | RF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Martin | RP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Jorge Mateo | SS | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Charlie Morton | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Héctor Noesí | SP | Pirates | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy Pham | LF | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Rendon | 3B | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Franmil Reyes | DH | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Richards | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Schwarber | LF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Yarbrough | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
As Major League Baseball cautiously tiptoes closer toward beginning its delayed 2020 season, several teams welcomed back players who might have been exposed to the coronavirus, and the San Francisco Giants resumed workouts Wednesday after finally receiving the results of COVID-19 tests administered over the weekend.The San Diego Padres, however, revealed that newly acquired infielder Jorge Mateo’s intake test for coronavirus came back positive and he’s experienced symptoms. Mateo was obtained last week from Oakland for a player to be named or cash in the first trade since the transaction freeze was lifted.Padres manager Jayce Tingler said Mateo has not been to the ballpark and is self-isolating.San Diego announced last week that outfielder Tommy Pham tested positive for coronavirus and was asymptomatic. He has not yet rejoined the team.In Boston, third baseman Rafael Devers practiced at Fenway Park for the first time since the Red Sox opened summer camp. Devers and an unspecified number... [ More] |
Wed Jul 8 2020 | 22:19 | New center field backdrop has Dodgers hitters adjusting | Scott Alexander | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Tony Gonsolin | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Kenley Jansen | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Gavin Lux | 2B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Max Muncy | 1B | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | Jimmy Nelson | RP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | AJ Pollock | LF | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | David Price | SP | Dodgers | Free Agent |
| | | AJ Ramos | RP | Rockies | Free Agent |
| | | Keibert Ruiz | C | Dodgers | Free Agent |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers were eager to show off $100 million worth of stadium renovations to fans and a national audience at the All-Star Game this summer. Turns out, it appears only players are going to see the changes up close this season because of the coronavirus pandemic, which will keep the public out of the ballpark for at least the early portion of a 60-game schedule that begins July 23. The Dodgers won't host the All-Star festivities until 2022.The black tarp that served as the backdrop in center field is gone, replaced by a new center field plaza that may take some getting used to for hitters.First baseman Max Muncy was hit by a pitch on his left ring finger during the team's intrasquad game Tuesday. “I couldn’t really see the ball,” he said Wednesday on a video conference call. “I’m trying to adjust to some of the changes out there.”Muncy said he’ll stop swinging a bat while his finger heals, but he expects to be ready for opening day.The new batter's eye has... [ More] |
Wed Jul 8 2020 | 20:29 | Giants return, so do some players, but Padres' INF Mateo out | Alex Bregman | 3B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Duvall | LF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Fiers | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Gallo | RF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Carter Kieboom | 3B | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Kluber | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Markakis | RF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Martin | RP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Jorge Mateo | SS | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Charlie Morton | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy Pham | LF | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Rendon | 3B | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Franmil Reyes | DH | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Richards | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Schwarber | LF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Yarbrough | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
As Major League Baseball cautiously tiptoes closer toward beginning its delayed 2020 season, several teams welcomed back players who might have been exposed to the coronavirus and the San Francisco Giants resumed workouts Wednesday after finally receiving the results of COVID-19 tests administered over the weekend.The San Diego Padres, however, revealed that newly acquired infielder Jorge Mateo’s intake test for coronavirus came back positive and he’s experienced symptoms. Mateo was acquired last week from Oakland for a player to be named or cash in the first trade since the transaction freeze was lifted.Padres manager Jayce Tingler said Mateo has not been to the ballpark and is self-isolating.San Diego announced last week that outfielder Tommy Pham tested positive for coronavirus and was asymptomatic. He has not yet rejoined the team.In Boston, third baseman Rafael Devers practiced at Fenway Park for the first time since the Red Sox opened summer camp. Devers and an unspecified number... [ More] |
Wed Jul 8 2020 | 20:08 | Healed Twins speedster Byron Buxton: 'I've got no limit' | Byron Buxton | CF | Twins | Free Agent |
| | | Max Kepler | RF | Twins | Free Agent |
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — An array of injuries was largely responsible for the blight on the first five years of Byron Buxton's still-promising major league career, with surgery last fall to repair labrum damage in his left shoulder serving as the latest setback.The most games he can get in this year for the Minnesota Twins? Sixty.Such a milestone — even 50 games for the fleet-footed center fielder — would be a welcome development in this virus-shrunken season.Buxton, who had the procedure on Sept. 10, worked his way onto a rehabilitation track that would have had him ready for the original opener on March 26. Four extra months to heal and train sure didn't hurt.“I’ve got no limit. I’m back to being myself and going out and playing the game the right way,” Buxton said on Wednesday, before the Twins played their first intrasquad game at Target Field, 16 days before they play the White Sox in Chicago to start the 2020 sprint.The second overall pick in the 2012 draft has had his share of struggles... [ More] |
Wed Jul 8 2020 | 18:58 | Kimbrel looking to bounce back after tough debut with Cubs | Willson Contreras | C | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Paul DeJong | SS | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Craig Kimbrel | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Yadier Molina | C | Cardinals | Free Agent |
| | | Brandon Morrow | | | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Rizzo | 1B | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | David Ross | | | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Ryan | RP | Cubs | Free Agent |
CHICAGO (AP) — With just 60 games this season, the Chicago Cubs need Craig Kimbrel to be better than he was last year.Much, much better.The 32-year-old Kimbrel is looking to bounce back from one of the worst stretches of his stellar career. The seven-time All-Star closer never looked right after he got a late start last year, going 0-4 with a career-high 6.53 ERA and three blown saves in 16 chances.In his last appearance of the season, he was taken deep by Yadier Molina and Paul DeJong on his first two pitches in the ninth inning of a 9-8 loss to St. Louis that helped push Chicago out of the playoff picture.If Kimbrel flops again, it won't take much to sink the Cubs' chances in a shortened season amid the coronavirus pandemic.“You know, in my role, I think turning the page is a big saying, but I think in 60 games it's going to have to be big time,” Kimbrel said Wednesday on a video conference call. “I think each game is going to be a huge game, so I don’t think guys can carry things from... [ More] |
Wed Jul 8 2020 | 17:59 | Giants return, so do some players, but Padres' INF Mateo out | Alex Bregman | 3B | Astros | Free Agent |
| | | Adam Duvall | LF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Mike Fiers | SP | Athletics | Free Agent |
| | | Joey Gallo | RF | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Carter Kieboom | 3B | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Corey Kluber | SP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Nick Markakis | RF | Braves | Free Agent |
| | | Brett Martin | RP | Rangers | Free Agent |
| | | Jorge Mateo | SS | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Charlie Morton | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Tommy Pham | LF | Padres | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony Rendon | 3B | Angels | Free Agent |
| | | Franmil Reyes | DH | Indians | Free Agent |
| | | Trevor Richards | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
| | | Max Scherzer | SP | Nationals | Free Agent |
| | | Kyle Schwarber | LF | Cubs | Free Agent |
| | | Ryan Yarbrough | SP | Rays | Free Agent |
As Major League Baseball cautiously tiptoes closer toward beginning its delayed 2020 season, several teams welcomed back players who might have been exposed to the coronavirus and the San Francisco Giants resumed workouts Wednesday after finally receiving the results of COVID-19 tests administered over the weekend.The San Diego Padres, however, revealed that newly acquired infielder Jorge Mateo’s intake test for coronavirus came back positive and he’s experienced symptoms. Mateo was acquired last week from Oakland for a player to be named or cash in the first trade since the transaction freeze was lifted.Padres manager Jayce Tingler said Mateo has not been to the ballpark and is self-isolating.San Diego announced last week that outfielder Tommy Pham tested positive for coronavirus and was asymptomatic. He has not yet rejoined the team.In Boston, third baseman Rafael Devers practiced at Fenway Park for the first time since the Red Sox opened summer camp. Devers and an unspecified number... [ More] |
Wed Jul 8 2020 | 17:09 | Sonny Gray moves to front of Reds' rotation, starts opener | Trevor Bauer | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Anthony DeSclafani | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Sonny Gray | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
| | | Wade Miley | SP | Reds | Free Agent |
CINCINNATI (AP) — Sonny Gray knows what it's like to start a season opener in front of a crowd, having done it twice with Oakland. His third time will be the most different and memorable of all.Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell chose Gray to start the 60-game season and lead a rotation that he joined only last year. Bell announced Wednesday that Luis Castillo — last year's opening day starter — would be second in the rotation, followed by Trevor Bauer, left-hander Wade Miley and Anthony DeSclafani.Gray started openers for the Athletics in 2014 and 2015, throwing a combined 14 shutout innings while getting a win and a no-decision. He's in line to face the Detroit Tigers at Great American Ball Park on July 24 as Major League Baseball starts a season shortened because of the pandemic.“It's going to be an important day,” Gray said Wednesday before practice. "Baseball will be back, and it will be back in some of the weirdest and craziest circumstances.“When you look back on this in 20 or 30... [ More] |