Hernandez opts out of shortened season due to coronavirus concerns
Felix Hernandez’s agent notified GM Alex Anthopoulos of his decision to opt out of the upcoming season due to coronavirus concerns Saturday. Manager Brian Snitker said he found out Sunday morning.
Freddie Freeman among 4 Braves to test positive for COVID-19
Braves star first baseman Freddie Freeman is among four players to test positive for COVID-19. The others are pitchers Will Smith and Touki Touissant and infielder Pete Kozma.
Braves start summer camp with COVID-19 safety precautions
The Atlanta Braves kicked off summer camp on Friday -- a restart of their truncated spring training. Major League Baseball and the team implemented plenty of safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, and hopefully keep the league on track to start their season in three weeks.
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.
Braves' Hamels says shoulder feels strong after long layoff
A sore left shoulder could have forced Hamels to miss two months if the season started on time. Instead, the coronavirus pandemic ended spring training in mid-March and allowed Hamels to have a more relaxed approach to his rehabilitation.
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.
July 1 is Bobby Bonilla Day; Mets will pay annual $1.19M installment
Wednesday is July 1, meaning the New York Mets will complete its annual $1.19 million payment to Bobby Bonilla.
MLB lays out new rules and health procedures for 2020 season
Major League Baseball announced new rules and health procedures for the upcoming 2020 season.
MLB holds off on imposing schedule until protocols locked in
Major League Baseball held off formally imposing a 60-game schedule on its feuding players while negotiating an operations manual.
Braves sign four draft picks, six non-drafted prospects
The Atlanta Braves today announced they signed all four of its 2020 draft picks, as well as six non-drafted prospects.
MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878 as union balks
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
5 Phillies players, 3 staff members test positive for the coronavirus in Clearwater
In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Phillies confirmed that 5 players and 3 staff members who were working at their spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Dansby Swanson and former teammate work together on digital art
A current Atlanta Brave and a former Atlanta Brave are collaborating on canvas.
Fauci cautions MLB against extending season into October amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
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.
Baseball players say talks futile, tell MLB to order return
Baseball players told Major League Baseball additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are pointless and said owners should order a return to work, which likely would spark lengthy litigation and the sport's return to labor wars.
MLB offers players 80% of prorated salaries, 72-game season
Details of the proposal obtained by The Associated Press reveal Major League Baseball has offered players 80% of their prorated salaries and a 72-game schedule starting July 14 in an effort to start the pandemic-delayed season.
Draft pick from Georgia Tech gets surprise call from Bryce Harper
After getting picked in the 5th round of the MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies, Georgia Tech outfielder Baron Radcliff's phone was probably blowing up. That might explain why he didn't answer one particular call at first.
Decatur High alum picked by Cardinals in MLB Draft
Former Decatur High School star Jordan Walker was picked by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the MLB Draft.
Reports: MLB offers 76-game season, up to 75% of salaries
Major League Baseball teams have made a new offer to start the coronavirus-delayed season, proposing they guarantee 50% of players' prorated salaries over a 76-game regular season.