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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Players call MLB economic proposal 'extremely disappointing'
A rookie at the major league minimum would keep about 47% of his original salary this year while multimillionaire stars Mike Trout and Gerrit Cole would lose more than 77% under a sliding-scale proposal by big league teams that players found “extremely disappointing.”
A rookie at the major league minimum would keep about 47% of his original salary this year while multimillionaire stars Mike Trout and Gerrit Cole would lose more than 77% under a sliding-scale proposal by big league teams that players found “extremely disappointing.”
Players call MLB economic proposal 'extremely disappointing'
A rookie at the major league minimum would make a higher percentage of his salary than multimillionaire stars like Mike Trout or Gerrit Cole under a sliding-scale proposal by big league teams that players found "extremely disappointing."
A rookie at the major league minimum would make a higher percentage of his salary than multimillionaire stars like Mike Trout or Gerrit Cole under a sliding-scale proposal by big league teams that players found "extremely disappointing."
After changes to MLB Draft, high school players prepare for big decisions
Even though his baseball future is brighter than ever, one of Georgia's top high school players is still a little disappointed in how his prep career ended.
Even though his baseball future is brighter than ever, one of Georgia's top high school players is still a little disappointed in how his prep career ended.
'Happy Birthday Skipper': Bobby Cox celebrates 79th birthday
Bobby Cox turned 79 today and he is still fighting - we would expect nothing less of him.
Bobby Cox turned 79 today and he is still fighting - we would expect nothing less of him.
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.
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 Braves find success in South Korea
Former Braves pitcher Jake Brigham says he's having more fun playing baseball these days than he usually did back in the United States.
Former Braves pitcher Jake Brigham says he's having more fun playing baseball these days than he usually did back in the United States.
Under 1% of MLB employees test positive for virus antibodies
Researchers received 6,237 completed surveys from employees of 26 clubs. That led to 5,754 samples obtained in the U.S. on April 14 and 15 and 5,603 records that were used. The survey kit had a 0.5% false positive rate.
Researchers received 6,237 completed surveys from employees of 26 clubs. That led to 5,754 samples obtained in the U.S. on April 14 and 15 and 5,603 records that were used. The survey kit had a 0.5% false positive rate.
Truist Park grounds crew keeping it ready for whenever baseball returns
The Truist Park grounds crew has not seen many changes day-to-day since Opening Day was postponed in April. In fact, they're ready whenever baseball is.
The Truist Park grounds crew has not seen many changes day-to-day since Opening Day was postponed in April. In fact, they're ready whenever baseball is.