Players call MLB economic proposal 'extremely disappointing'

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'

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

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.

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

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 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

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

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.

Source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in July

Source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in July

Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal to the players’ union that could lead to the coronavirus-delayed season starting around the Fourth of July weekend in ballparks without fans.

Major League Baseball owners gave the go-ahead Monday to making a proposal to the players’ union that could lead to the coronavirus-delayed season starting around the Fourth of July weekend in ballparks without fans.

Baseball resumes in South Korea, featuring players with ties to Atlanta

Baseball resumes in South Korea, featuring players with ties to Atlanta

Most baseball players need plenty of work at spring training to be ready to play. In order for David Buchanan to get on the field, he had to stay in his apartment for two weeks straight.

Most baseball players need plenty of work at spring training to be ready to play. In order for David Buchanan to get on the field, he had to stay in his apartment for two weeks straight.

Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony due to coronavirus

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.

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.

Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony

Baseball Hall of Fame cancels induction ceremony

Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year's Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait for their big moment at Cooperstown

Derek Jeter, Larry Walker and the rest of this year's Baseball Hall of Fame class will have to wait for their big moment at Cooperstown

MLB can cut pay, lay off managers, coaches starting May 1

MLB can cut pay, lay off managers, coaches starting May 1

Teams have the option to lay off or cut the pay of major and minor league managers, coaches, trainers and full-time scouts, but the Braves are committed to paying full-time employees through May.

Teams have the option to lay off or cut the pay of major and minor league managers, coaches, trainers and full-time scouts, but the Braves are committed to paying full-time employees through May.

Major League Baseball employees will participate in 10,000-person COVID-19 study

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. 

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. 

Homegrown Braves prospect "was so ready" for what would have been MiLB opener

Homegrown Braves prospect "was so ready" for what would have been MiLB opener

Stockbridge High product Michael Harris was drafted in the third round by his hometown Braves almost one year ago, so this would have been his first full offseason complete with spring training as he learns the ropes in professional baseball.

Stockbridge High product Michael Harris was drafted in the third round by his hometown Braves almost one year ago, so this would have been his first full offseason complete with spring training as he learns the ropes in professional baseball.