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Former Angels employee accused of distributing fentanyl to pitcher Tyler Skaggs
Nation World
After absent from ballpark for Braves game, Mets' Yoenis Céspedes opts out of season
New York Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen says Céspedes opted out of the rest of the season for 'COVID-related reasons' after he didn't report to the Atlanta ballpark.
Coronavirus
MLB commissioner confident season can get through playoffs despite coronavirus
Just 1 1/2 weeks into a pandemic-delayed regular baseball season shortened from 162 games per team to 60, COVID-19 has forced 19 postponements.
Coronavirus
MLB commissioner reportedly warns of shut down if coronavirus not better managed
Multiple players involved in a call with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred fear a shutdown could come as soon as Monday according to ESPN.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 jams MLB, affecting 8 teams in first 9 days of season
Friday's game between St. Louis and Milwaukee is the latest to be postponed after two Cardinals players tested positive for the coronavirus.
Coronavirus
Blue Jays manager: Series at Phillies postponed due to COVID-19
The Philadelphia Phillies have canceled all activity at their ballpark after two team staffers tested positive for COVID-19.
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Drama at the ballpark: Astros, Dodgers clear the benches in first game since cheating scandal
It was the Dodgers first game back at Minute Maid Park since the 2017 World Series.
Nation World
Dr. Anthony Fauci baseball card breaks Topps sales record
The limited-edition Dr. Anthony Fauci baseball card was available for just 24 hours and during that time it crushed a sales record.
Sports
Miami Marlins players, coaches test positive for COVID-19
The Marlins' CEO says the home opener in Miami against the Baltimore Orioles has been postponed.
Nation World
President Trump now says he won't throw first pitch at Yankees game
Just three days ago, Trump revealed during a White House briefing that he'd throw the first pitch at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 15.
Sports
Nationals, Yankees take a knee before the National Anthem in tribute to Black Lives Matter movement
The first game of the 2020 season was halted in the 6th inning due to a rain delay, but ultimately was recorded as a 4-1 win for the Yankees.
Nation World
Trump to throw first pitch at Red Sox-Yankees game Aug. 15
President Trump made the announcement during his coronavirus briefing in which baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera was in attendance.
Nation World
After absent from ballpark for Braves game, Mets' Yoenis Céspedes opts out of season
New York Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen says Céspedes opted out of the rest of the season for 'COVID-related reasons' after he didn't report to the Atlanta ballpark.
Coronavirus
MLB commissioner confident season can get through playoffs despite coronavirus
Just 1 1/2 weeks into a pandemic-delayed regular baseball season shortened from 162 games per team to 60, COVID-19 has forced 19 postponements.
Coronavirus
MLB commissioner reportedly warns of shut down if coronavirus not better managed
Multiple players involved in a call with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred fear a shutdown could come as soon as Monday according to ESPN.
Coronavirus
COVID-19 jams MLB, affecting 8 teams in first 9 days of season
Friday's game between St. Louis and Milwaukee is the latest to be postponed after two Cardinals players tested positive for the coronavirus.
Coronavirus
Blue Jays manager: Series at Phillies postponed due to COVID-19
The Philadelphia Phillies have canceled all activity at their ballpark after two team staffers tested positive for COVID-19.
Mlb
Drama at the ballpark: Astros, Dodgers clear the benches in first game since cheating scandal
It was the Dodgers first game back at Minute Maid Park since the 2017 World Series.
Nation World
Dr. Anthony Fauci baseball card breaks Topps sales record
The limited-edition Dr. Anthony Fauci baseball card was available for just 24 hours and during that time it crushed a sales record.
Sports
Miami Marlins players, coaches test positive for COVID-19
The Marlins' CEO says the home opener in Miami against the Baltimore Orioles has been postponed.
Nation World
President Trump now says he won't throw first pitch at Yankees game
Just three days ago, Trump revealed during a White House briefing that he'd throw the first pitch at Yankee Stadium on Aug. 15.
Sports
Nationals, Yankees take a knee before the National Anthem in tribute to Black Lives Matter movement
The first game of the 2020 season was halted in the 6th inning due to a rain delay, but ultimately was recorded as a 4-1 win for the Yankees.
Nation World
Trump to throw first pitch at Red Sox-Yankees game Aug. 15
President Trump made the announcement during his coronavirus briefing in which baseball Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera was in attendance.
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