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MLB playoff bracket 2020: Updated TV schedule, scores, results for the Division Series

The Division Series is upon the baseball world, and Sporting News has the schedule, scores and more from the second round of the 2020 MLB playoffs.

Joe Rivera

Braves have ridden aces to brink of NLCS; can others finish the task?

We're four games deep into the NL postseason, and the Braves are 4-0 with three shutout victories. Were those fears about Atlanta's rotation unfounded?

Ryan Fagan

Tempers flare between Dodgers and Padres after Cody Bellinger robs Fernando Tatis Jr.

Tensions were high after Padres players took offense to the Dodgers' showboating.

Jacob Hancock

Trevor Bauer teases potential free-agent move to the Yankees via social media

Bauer may have hinted at having interesting in signing with New York next season, or he could just be messing with Yankees fans.

Jacob Hancock

Rays' Randy Arozarena putting clubhouse gaffe behind him with monster ALDS performance

The young outfielder has three straight multi-hit games against the Yankees.

Dan Bernstein

Mike Clevinger injury update

Clevinger's velocity dropped to a worrisome level in the second inning.

Dan Bernstein

Yankees' Aaron Boone explains confusing Deivi Garcia usage in ALDS Game 2 loss to Rays

The Yankees' strategy completely backfired in Game 2.

Joe Rivera

Ronald Acuna Jr. taunts Marlins

The outfielder's career numbers against Miami are staggering.

Dan Bernstein

Stanton looks to be heating up at right time for Yankees

Giancarlo Stanton looks to be heating up at the right time and has a chance to earn his pinstripes with a big postseason.

Jacob Hancock

8 under-the-radar MLB players who could decide the NLDS and ALDS

Each of the eight MLB playoff teams beginning Division Series play have an under-the-rader player who could decide the series. We broke down those potential unsung heroes here.

Billy Heyen

Found family: Mike Henneman, former MLB closer, connects with seven long-lost siblings after DNA tests

Former MLB pitcher Mike Henneman has quite an amazing family story.

Ryan Fagan

Bob Gibson dies at 84; Cardinals Hall of Famer made history with '68 season

Gibson was the game's best pitcher in the Year of the Pitcher.

Tom Gatto

MLB playoff bracket 2020: Updated TV schedule, scores, results for the Wild Card Series

The Wild Card Series has been introduced to the baseball world, and Sporting News has the schedule, scores and more from the opening series of the 2020 MLB playoffs.

Joe Rivera

Ronald Acuña Jr. and Trevor Bauer are grilling up some pretty juicy Twitter beef

The two traded shots at one another after the Braves eliminated Reds from the Wild Card Series.

Joe Rivera

MLB's expanded playoffs, explained: Everything to know about the 2020 bracket, format & more

Like everything else in this bizarre calendar year, the MLB playoffs will be different in 2020. Here's what to know about the expanded 16-team postseason bracket and how it will work.

Ryan Fagan

Ramon Laureano's live F-bomb isn't the worst part of in-game interviews

The Oakland center fielder might have been distracted during his live interview with the ESPN broadcast crew in the Wild Card Series elimination game.

Jacob Hancock

How will Indians, Reds recover after three-day MLB playoff nightmare?

The Indians and Reds were bounced from the MLB playoffs in two different but disappointing fashions. How will they respond?

Bill Bender

Reds' offensive meltdown in playoffs suggests curse of being Cincinnati sports fan might never relent

A freaking nightmare, indeed. There have been so many.

Mike DeCourcy

How MLB can improve on excitement of playoff schedule

Wednesday was the kind of day a baseball fan could get used to, the type of excitement MLB should strive to replicate every year — just not this exact format.

Ryan Fagan

MLB botches Yankees-Indians delay

MLB delayed the game before it actually started raining.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Carlos Correa goads Astros haters

Houston is resentful of the hate it's received from opposing fans since its cheating scandal was exposed.

Dan Bernstein

Cubs question Ross' decision-making in Marlins loss

Hendricks couldn't make it through the seventh inning, costing Chicago in Game 1.

Dan Bernstein

MLB should build on fantastic playoff schedule

The MLB playoffs have an opportunity to pull in casual fans with a loaded first-round schedule.

Bill Bender

Jays' greatest strength sapped in Rays loss

Despite blame placed on manager Charlie Montoyo, the defeat had little to do with poor dugout decision-making.

Dan Bernstein

MLB playoff predictions 2020: Sporting News experts make pennant, World Series picks

The 2020 MLB postseason is gonna be weird, but it should also be fun.

Jason Foster

How to watch Blue Jays vs. Rays

The Blue Jays are in the MLB postseason for the first time since 2016.

Jackie Spiegel

Shane Bieber wins pitching Triple Crown

Indians ace Shane Bieber led Major League Baseball in wins, strikeouts and ERA to claim the pitching Triple Crown, the first man to do so since Johan Santana in 2006. Bieber is due to start Tuesday against the New York Yankees.

Billy Heyen

MLB playoff bubbles, explained: A complete guide to the rules, locations, schedule & more for 2020 postseason

Here's everything you need to know about MLB's bubble cities, including the rules, locations, COVID-19 testing protocol and the full 2020 playoff game schedule.

Ryan Fagan

MLB playoff scenarios 2020: Updated standings & more to know for regular season's final day

Things could get crazy as the shortened MLB season comes to a close.

Ryan Fagan

Willson Contreras' epic bat toss leads to White Sox looking like flip-floppers

The Cubs catcher got a fastball in the back four innings after the flip. The White Sox say it wasn't intentional. It shouldn't have been, because their shortstop is famous for throwing his bat after a homer.

Tom Gatto

MLB standings 2020: Updated playoff bracket, magic numbers as of Sept. 26

The first three MLB playoff seeds (1-3) in each league will go to division winners, ordered by record. The second trio of seeds (4-6) goes to the second-place finishers in each division, ordered by record. The final two seeds (7-8) go to the two wild-card teams.

Ryan Fagan

Marlins clinch playoff spot, get positive mojo from old friend Dontrelle Willis

Willis is glad to see his former team back in October after a long drought.

Dan Bernstein

Thom Brennaman resigns from Reds TV job weeks after homphobic slur

Brennaman was caught on a hot mic using a homophobic term last August.

Tom Gatto

Blue Jays schedule 2020: Dates, times for Toronto's revised MLB regular season

Toronto didn't have too many breathers in this slate, not least because the team was away from Canada for all of it. Still, the Jays made the MLB playoffs.

Tom Gatto

Blue Jays reach MLB playoffs: Four wild cards in Toronto's return to postseason

The biggest questions surrounding the Jays as the franchise makes its first playoff appearance in four years.

Tom Gatto

MLB awards picks, predictions for 2020 MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year

During a normal baseball season, any 60-game stretch would be considered a relatively small sample size when it comes to voting for postseason awards. But 2020 is not a normal season.

Ryan Fagan

Almost impossible: MLB has only had three players named Aurelio, and they all died the same way

Baseball often produces amazing moments and improbable occurrences. And sometimes it produces things that are nearly impossible to believe.

Ryan Fagan

Four things you didn't know about 'Schitt's Creek' baseball game episode

The series ended its run in April and just had a historic sweep at the Emmys, winning both best actor categories, both supporting actor categories and best comedy.

Jackie Spiegel

If MLB permanently adopts the 16-team playoff field, here's how it should look

Let’s endeavor to make a 16-team MLB playoff scenario as strong as possible.

Ryan Fagan

Yankees make MLB history as they keep hitting home runs vs. Blue Jays

New York hitters have rediscovered their power strokes at Toronto pitchers' expense.

Tom Gatto

Twins' Josh Donaldson ejected as he crosses plate on home run

Minnesota's third baseman was upset with a strike called on him earlier in the at-bat.

Tom Gatto

Mets, Angels vying for title of 2020's Most Disappointing Baseball Team

Sixteen of baseball’s 30 teams will make the postseason this year. That’s good for the 16, but a special type of disappointing for the 14 clubs that fall short of the cutoff, especially the clubs that hoped/expected to contend for October berths.

Ryan Fagan

Mets agree to sell to Steve Cohen; MLB owners' approval all that remains

The team announced the agreement with Cohen, who holds a reported 8 percent stake in the club. He reportedly would buy another 80 percent of the franchise.

Tom Gatto

'My mother forgot my birthday once': Baseball cards reveal personal bonds with players

When you have a life event in common with a baseball player, it makes for an instant connection — and some interesting stories.

Ryan Fagan

Who is Alec Mills? Fast facts about the Cubs' first no-hit pitcher since 2016

Alec Mills has worked his way up from 22nd-round draft pick to full-time rotation piece for a playoff contender. And now he has a no-hitter to his name, too.

Tom Gatto

Giants-Padres games postponed after positive COVID-19 test

MLB announced Friday and Saturday's games have been called off. Game 2 of the four-game set was called just before it was about to begin.

Tom Gatto

Yankees, Mets finally get to mark 9/11 anniversary with commemorative caps in-game

The NYC teams received MLB's blessing to play in caps acknowledging the first responders who were at the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001.

Tom Gatto

Five of the wildest numbers from the Braves' 29-run game vs. the Marlins

Atlanta set a modern National League mark for runs in a game and was just one away from tying the MLB record. Here are the key numbers to know about the contest.

Tom Gatto

Giants, A's play through haze of West Coast fires

Skies above San Francisco and Oakland turned orange as smoke blocked the sun.

Tom Gatto

HOF outfielder Lou Brock dies at 81

Lou Brock retired with 3,023 hits and a then-record 938 stolen bases, but he turned "Brock for Broglio" into shorthand for one of the biggest heists in baseball history.

Tom Gatto

Yankees' Erik Kratz tears up while discussing mentorship of Hispanic teammates

New York's backup catcher has taken on an important behind-the-scenes role for his club.

Dan Bernstein

Tom Seaver, 'The Franchise,' is still the Mets' brightest star

Tom Seaver was the leader of the Mets' miraculous transformation from expansion loser to world champion, on top of being one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.

Tom Gatto

Tom Seaver, Hall of Famer and greatest Met of all time, dies at 75

Seaver, whose exploits on the pitching mound earned him the moniker "Tom Terrific," reportedly died from complications of Lewy Body dementia and COVID-19.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Aroldis Chapman among three suspended for pitch that started Yankees vs. Rays skirmish

MLB did not like the dust-up between New York and Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.

Joe Rivera

Rays manager Kevin Cash delivers threat to Yankees as AL East beef heats up

Tuesday night's division matchup between the Yankees and Rays was anything but traditional.

Joe Rivera

Red Sox 'reset' tweet showcases fundamental flaw in baseball's priorities

When a franchise with the resources and history of Boston is content not to compete, baseball has a problem.

Ryan Fagan

With trade deadline passed, Astros face big decisions with stars approaching free agency

They’ve had a lot of success over the past three years, but there are a lot of questions looming — and how those questions are answered will determine what the club looks like over the next few years.

Ryan Fagan

MLB trade deadline winners, losers: Padres, Blue Jays upgrade as Braves, Yankees sit still

The 2020 MLB trade deadline day was surprisingly chock full of news, notes, rumors and deals. And, for at least a little while, things felt normal.

Ryan Fagan

Live updates from the MLB trade deadline

The 2020 MLB trade deadline is here, and how it's going to go is anyone's guess. Sporting News is tracking everything you need to know about this year's deadline.

Joe Rivera

MLB trade deadline: Blue Jays' quiet efficiency in hot market, explained

Toronto added three starters to its rotation and picked up a stopgap for the injured Bo Bichette.

Dan Bernstein

Padres' flurry of deadline deals, explained

SN breaks down the what and why of a very active trade deadline for San Diego.

Dan Bernstein

Revamped Padres should only worry about Dodgers in October, not regular season

Despite what rumblings on social media might try to tell you, this flurry of activity in San Diego isn’t about the Dodgers.

Ryan Fagan

7 players most likely to be traded

Once upon a time, the 2020 trade deadline had the potential to be a lot of fun. That is no longer the case.

Ryan Fagan

What to know about the MLB trade deadline in 2020

Here is a complete guide to the 2020 MLB trade deadline, including the new date, time and rules to know.

Ryan Fagan

White Sox interested in Indians' Mike Clevinger, per report

Mike Clevinger broke trust in the Indians' clubhouse, and he might now be sent to a division rival as a result.

Dan Bernstein

Indians trade rumors: Francisco Lindor could be future Hall of Famer on the move

One of MLB's best shortstops is hitting free agency after next season and might be dealt by Cleveland by the Aug. 31 trade deadline.

Dan Bernstein

A request for the Wilpons: Don't waste second chance to sell Mets to Steve Cohen

Fred and Jeff Wilpon have been down this road before with minority stakeholder Steve Cohen. Here's hoping they finish the journey this time.

Tom Gatto

Athletes react to Chadwick Boseman's death

LeBron James was one of the numerous sports figures to react to the death of actor Chadwick Boseman, who lost a lengthy fight with cancer.

Tom Gatto

What Tommy La Stella trade means for Athletics, Angels

Oakland struck three days before the MLB trade deadline. The club might not be done making moves.

Dan Bernstein

Chadwick Boseman dies; 'Black Panther' star portrayed Jackie Robinson in '42'

Boseman died the day MLB commemorated Robinson ending segregation in the major leagues in 1947, and on the anniversary of Robinson convincing the Dodgers to sign him.

Tom Gatto

Astros, Athletics boycott game on Jackie Robinson Day

Houston decided not to play Friday, becoming the 21st MLB team in three days to sit out in a protest against racial injustice.

Tom Gatto

Yankees manager Aaron Boone thinks of family in emotional Black Lives Matter response

Boone, who has two adopted children from Haiti, got emotional when asked what the Black Lives Matter movement means to him and his family.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Blue Jays, Red Sox support players' boycott over Jacob Blake shooting, racial injustice

Boston vs. Toronto in Buffalo was one of seven games postponed because of player protests.

Tom Gatto

Mets, Marlins stage protest before game

The Mets and Marlins have let their voices be heard.

Joe Rivera

Mets GM backtracks, apologizes after ripping Manfred; Wilpons rip 'Brody'

Van Wagenen said of Manfred: "From a leadership level, he just doen't get it," He later said he "inaccurately"described a conversation between Manfred and Mets CEO Jeff Wilpon.

Tom Gatto

Josh Hader's comments on Bucks, Brewers boycotts speak the loudest

It may not be easy for some to ever think of loving Josh Hader. But what he said deserves our attention, and it also should come with some of our respect.

Vinnie Iyer

Mets' Dominic Smith kneels during national anthem, urges social change: 'People still don't care'

New York's Black first baseman/outfielder shed tears during his postgame press conference with reporters.

Joe Rivera

Cubs' Anthony Rizzo curses politicians, who 'don't really give a f— about us'

The Chicago first baseman was trying to process all that went into the police shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin.

Tom Gatto

Comment: Listen to players for once instead of raging at them

Athletes are people, not just performers. They sure won't be shouted down by people who live to make pointless, self-serving arguments online.

Ryan Fagan

Mariners boycott game to protest Jacob Blake shooting; players react on Twitter

Seattle has the greatest representation of Black players in MLB, with 11 on its 40-man roster.

Tom Gatto

Brewers, Reds sitting out game in solidarity

The Brewers, Reds, Mariners, Padres, Giants and Dodgers showed solidarity with NBA player by voting not to play.

Tom Gatto

Eloy Jimenez injured himself while celebrating Lucas Giolito's no-hitter

The White Sox star was a little too excited.

Jordan Heck

White Sox's Lucas Giolito throws first no-hitter of career — and 2020 — against Pirates

Chicago's right-handed ace earned the 19th no-no in team history.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Mike Trout card breaks Honus Wagner record

That's one expensive fish.

Dan Bernstein

Cardinals' Yadier Molina explains deleted Instagram group photo

Seems ill-advised at best.

Joe Rivera

Umpire Jeremie Rehak misses strike call despite Josh Staumont throwing it down the middle

Royals pitcher Josh Staumont delivered a beautiful fast ball down the middle of the plate, but was robbed of a strike.

Jordan Heck

The Angels have themselves to blame for catastrophic start to 2020 season

It has been a brutal first month for the Angels, who entered the campaign expecting to compete.

Dan Bernstein

Joe Maddon calls Shaun Anderson 'irresponsible' after third pitch at Mike Trout's head

Shaun Anderson has thrown at Mike Trout's head not once, not twice, but now three times in the same week.

Jordan Heck

Yankees-Mets Subway Series in peril after Mets' positive COVID-19 tests

Two members of the Mets organization have tested positive for the coronavirus. The team had its games Thursday in Miami and Friday in New York postponed.

Tom Gatto

Fernando Tatis Jr.'s five most thrilling moments of his joyous 2020 season

Fun fact: You can't spell "statistics" without "Tatis."

Ryan Fagan

MLB won't let Reds' Trevor Bauer wear 'Free Joe Kelly' cleats

Bauer picked another fight with MLB as part of an effort to troll the Astros.

Dan Bernstein

Reds announcer Thom Brennaman suspended after using homophobic slur

Brennaman made his remark during a game between Cincinnati and Kansas City.

Dan Bernstein

There's a simple solution to the unwritten rules controversy

There is a very simple solution to this stupid unwritten rules controversy involving Chris Woodward and Fernando Tatis Jr.

Ryan Fagan

Rangers feel Fernando Tatis Jr. broke 'unwritten rule' by hitting grand slam

Rangers manager Chris Woodward said he "didn’t like" Fernando Tatis Jr. swinging at a 3-0 pitch during a blowout.

Jordan Heck

Bo Bichette out with knee injury

Bichette had been on a tear up until the injury.

Jackie Spiegel

Zach Plesac and Mike Clevinger deserve every bit of their teammates' anger

Turns out, the big, bad, mean media folks in Cleveland and around the country were not the only ones upset by the reckless actions of Zach Plesac and Mike Clevinger.

Ryan Fagan

Hot mics in empty MLB stadiums: Profanity ensues

Baseball fans have been able to hear what's said on the field during moments of anger.

Tom Gatto

Reds player tests positive for COVID-19, placing Pirates series in question

This is the first positive test in MLB outside of St. Louis in two weeks.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Indians option Mike Clevinger, Zach Plesac to alternate site after pitchers broke COVID-19 protocol

Cleveland isn't messing around when it comes to maintaining the safety and unity of its players.

Zac Al-Khateeb

Surprises, disappointments and standouts after one-third of the bizarro 2020 MLB season

Let’s take a look at where we stand, one third of the way through a very bizarre season.

Ryan Fagan

Zach Plesac will only accept some of the blame for burning his Cleveland teammates

The Cleveland pitcher blasted the media for turning a mostly well-executed night out in Chicago into an example of him being a bad teammate.

Tom Gatto

Hi, Orioles fans! It's OK to believe your team has a shot at the 2020 playoffs

Can Baltimore stick around the .500 mark for the next seven weeks? It’s 2020, and anything is possible.

Ryan Fagan

Stephen Strasburg got ejected while sitting in the stands after arguing with umpire

It's not every day you see a pitcher get tossed while being a spectator in the stands.

Jordan Heck

Zack Greinke was purposefully giving away his pitches and got outs anyway

Zack Greinke's voice could be picked up on the television broadcast.

Jordan Heck

Pitcher nearly throws ball in the dirt, but umpire Lance Barrett still called it a strike

This might be the worst strike call of the season.

Jordan Heck

Blue Jays' Buffalo home results in dingers

Sahlen Field was a launching pad in its first two nights in the majors, with 11 total dingers.

Tom Gatto

Joe Kelly's suspension reduced from eight games to five, Dodgers say

The LA reliever got in trouble with MLB after his run-in with the Astros in late July.

Tom Gatto

Indians' clubhouse rocked by breach of trust

Clevinger and Plesac were sent home from the team for breaking COVID-19 protocol.

Dan Bernstein

Blue Jays' stadium in Buffalo hosts its first MLB game of 2020

The club has been forced out of Toronto by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dan Bernstein

Astros' Alex Cintron tagged with historic suspension

Cintron instigated a fight with the A's over the weekend.

Dan Bernstein

Here's the reason MLB suspended Ramon Laureano fewer games than Joe Kelly

The A's outfielder got six games for charging the Astros' dugout, while Joe Kelly got eight games for much less during a separate incident several weeks earlier.

Dan Bernstein

What should MLB do with the Cardinals amid COVID-19 outbreak? Here are some options.

The perfect answer for what to do with the St. Louis Cardinals does not exist.

Ryan Fagan

MLB is reportedly exploring playing in a bubble — with a catch

Major League Baseball is ready to blow a bubble — as long as the regular season doesn't pop.

Joe Rivera

Indians forced to send second rule-breaking pitcher home

The pitcher apparently hid his breach of COVID-19 protocol even after a teammate was caught.

Dan Bernstein

Ramon Laureano says insult about his mom led him to charge Astros' dugout

Laureano said he was provoked by Houston's hitting coach.

Dan Bernstein

Indians' Zach Plesac's night on the town with friends gets him run out of Chicago

The Cleveland right-hander was sent back to Ohio after he broke team rules and violated MLB protocols.

Tom Gatto

Orioles-Nationals game suspended because of grounds crew's tarp failure

The crew couldn't get the tarp down in time to protect the infield from heavy rain.

Tom Gatto

A's Ramon Laureano charges Astros' dugout, gets tackled

The Oakland center fielder is ejected after trying to fight one of the Astros' coaches.

Tom Gatto

Angels rookie Jo Adell knocks a ball over the fence — with his glove for a four-base error

The LA rookie gifted the Rangers a run during their game in Arlington.

Tom Gatto

Braves organist pokes fun at Reese McGuire's masturbation case by playing 'Beat It' during at-bat

When Reese McGuire stepped up to the plate, the Braves' organist saw an opportunity.

Jordan Heck

A's bench coach Ryan Christenson says he didn't intend Nazi salute after game

"I did it but it was not intentional," Christenson told the San Francisco Chronicle. "I don’t know what more to say.”

Dan Bernstein

Blue Jays forced to remove pitcher who wasn't on umpires' lineup card

Jacob Waguespack was eligible to play, but he wasn't in the lineup that was submitted to umpires. He left before he could throw an official pitch.

Tom Gatto

Who are these makeshift Marlins and how are they leading the NL East?

Even though the Marlins lost 105 games last year and were picked to finish last in the NL East by pretty much everyone, there were reasons for optimism this year.

Ryan Fagan

Ozzie Guillen hates Nick Swisher 'with his heart'

Swisher, who spent one year in Chicago in 2008, clearly wasn't beloved by the team's manager.

Joe Rivera

Yankees curse out Angel Hernandez after umpire blows key call

The unpopular Hernandez caught an earful after calling a ball a strike.

Tom Gatto

Nationals' Max Scherzer leaves start vs. Mets after one inning with leg ailment

Washington's ace was replaced by Erick Fedde to begin the second inning.

Tom Gatto

Cardinals' COVID-19 outbreak is a needed wake-up call

Despite what you may have read on social media, the MLB season is not on the verge of collapse. It’s really, really not.

Ryan Fagan

Billy Hamilton's love for 'Criminal Minds' complicated his Mets arrival

Hamilton asked not to ride a train to the ballpark because of the show.

Dan Bernstein

Pirates-Twins game delayed by … a drone?

The game was held up for about 15 minutes as players tried pelting the drone with baseballs.

Joe Rivera

Three new slow-pitch softball-esque rules MLB should adopt for bizarro 2020 season

Why not really go all-in with the new and unusual?

Ryan Fagan

Sean Manaea's hand-drawn signs supporting the Athletics are the sports wholesomeness we need

Sean Manaea showed a new way to support and cheer on his teammates.

Joe Rivera

Reds and Tigers show seven-inning MLB doubleheader might not be here to stay — but will be cool while it lasts

There was an extraordinary gravity to each development in those two games because of the tightened time frame.

Mike DeCourcy

MLB has opportunity to show Americans how to navigate through a COVID world

What matters now is not how MLB got to this point, no matter how foolish the decisions seem. What matters is how MLB handles this predicament going forward.

Ryan Fagan

Shohei Ohtani's velocity shows alarming dip; arm soreness prompts Angels to schedule MRI

Joe Maddon has come under fire for his handling of Shohei Ohtani and the Angels pitching staff early in the season,

Joe Rivera

Yoenis Cespedes opts out for 2020; no-showed Mets game in Atlanta

The Mets said the outfielder was not with the team at game time and that they were unaware of his whereabouts. GM Brodie Van Wagenen announced postgame that they were later informed Cespedes was opting out.

Joe Rivera

Mike Trout's newborn son was named with baseball in mind

The Angels outfielder's first child has 80-grade initials.

Tom Gatto

Rob Manfred says MLB season will continue because he 'isn't a quitter'

The league is experiencing a COVID-19 crisis, but the commissioner doesn't want to give up quite yet.

Dan Bernstein

Trevor Bauer blasts MLB's 'amateur' approach to postponing games: 'Figure it the f— out'

Bauer lost his routine Saturday after his scheduled start was wiped out by rain.

Dan Bernstein

Lorenzo Cain's opt-out sends message to fellow stars: Don't go down with MLB ship

Cain opted out of the 2020 season on Saturday.

Dan Bernstein

Rockies' Kyle Freeland is optimistic MLB has stopped tinkering with his livelihood

Freeland noticed differences in how baseballs felt in his hands last year but thinks things might be back to normal in 2020.

Dan Bernstein

MLB blames Marlins for causing COVID-19 outbreak debacle, possible shutdown

Miami players reportedly were irresponsible last week, leading to a spike in cases.

Dan Bernstein

Here's a complete list of MLB players opting out of 2020 season

Which MLB players are still at home during the 2020 season?

Tom Gatto

Suzyn Waldman, Yankees broadcaster, sings the national anthem to fulfill a promise to Gerrit Cole

The trailblazing Suzyn Waldman used her microphone in a different way prior to the Yankees' home opener.

Joe Rivera

MLB is learning how to deal with COVID-19, but it may be too late to save season

Baseball has begun to realize that hope is not an effective plan to stage a season in the age of COVID-19. One wonders if the adjustments made are arriving too late to realize MLB's planned conclusion.

Mike DeCourcy

Rays called out by county sheriff for Breonna Taylor tweet: 'Wrong and improper'

Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri was disappointed with the Rays using their platform to shine light on the death of Breonna Taylor.

Sporting News

MLB to borrow again from minor leagues with change to doubleheaders

Doubleheader games will be seven innings instead of nine innings as MLB deals with schedule challenges.

Tom Gatto

Brian Dozier calls Padres dishonest after 'debacle' of not making team

The Mets picked up Dozier after San Diego let him go.

Dan Bernstein

The Dodgers are honoring, supporting Joe Kelly in a unique way

You may want to add this to your wardrobe.

Joe Rivera

Viral Joe Kelly-Astros Instagram post is fake

The Dodgers pitcher had nothing to do with a popular Instagram post, despite it going viral on Wednesday.

SJ Lynn

MLB's harsh suspension of Joe Kelly sends warning to stop throwing at Astros

Joe Kelly says he was battling poor control. MLB didn't buy that.

Tom Gatto

Pearson finally arrives to Show; other prospects waiting

The Blue Jays didn't call up their top pitching prospect until it was to their advantage financially. Other clubs are in position to do the same.

Tom Gatto

What Joe Kelly said to Carlos Correa that sparked Dodgers-Astros fight

The Joe Kelly Fight Club gathered on Tuesday, and a few choice words

Joe Rivera

Did Donald Trump lie about throwing Yankees first pitch?

The Yankees and White House staff reportedly didn't know about the trip.

SJ Lynn

Marlins schedule 2020: How coronavirus outbreak impacts Miami's season

How will this sudden surge in cases alter the Marlins' schedule? Here's what we know so far.

Jordan Greer

Joe Kelly's face while mocking Astros goes viral on social media

Kelly escalated already high tensions between the Dodgers and Astros.

Dan Bernstein

Dodgers, Astros get heated in rematch of 2017 World Series after Joe Kelly's antics

Kelly threw a pair of inside pitches that ticked off Houston.

Dan Bernstein

What does Craig Kimbrel's decline mean for the Cubs and their NL Central chances?

Kimbrel was awful against the Reds on Monday, unable to find the strike zone in a worrisome outing.

Dan Bernstein

Avoid rain delays, find DFS advantages with daily MLB weather reports from RotoGrinders

Nothing can ruin a night of fantasy baseball quicker than weather worries and rain delays. RotoGrinders meteorologist Kevin Roth has you covered with his nightly forecasts, as well as his exclusive WeatherEdge tool that can help you dominate MLB DFS contests.

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Dr. Fauci: Marlins outbreak shouldn't shut down MLB season — yet

Will Major League Baseball cancel its season because of the Marlins' coronavirus outbreak? Here's what Dr. Anthony Fauci says about the situation.

Jordan Heck

Mets to sign Bruce Maxwell, who claimed he was blacklisted for kneeling during anthem

Bruce Maxwell will once again be a part of a baseball team after saying, “I got pushed out of the game because I took a knee during the national anthem."

Jordan Heck

Patrick Mahomes' big purchase after record contract: A stake in the Kansas City Royals

After signing the most lucrative contract in sporting history, Patrick Mahomes has purchased a stake in the Kansas City Royals.

Omnisport

Dr. Anthony Fauci has an interesting explanation for his horrible first pitch

Dr. Fauci told the Wall Street Journal why his first pitch at the Nationals game was so bad.

Jordan Heck

Why the Braves gave up on Mike Foltynewicz after just one 2020 start

To be fair, Foltynewicz also struggled last season.

Dan Bernstein

Rob Manfred comments on COVID-19 crisis

Here were the biggest takeaways from Rob Manfred's appearance Monday on MLB Network as the commissioner struggled to provide specifics about the Marlins coronavirus outbreak and baseball's next steps.

Dan Bernstein

Will MLB cancel the 2020 season? Breaking down possible next steps after Marlins coronavirus outbreak

What's next for MLB and Rob Manfred after the Marlins tested positive?

Joe Rivera

MLB whiffed like no other sport in its first true challenge of COVID-19 pandemic

MLB failed in all areas in this circumstance, which is not how it has worked to date in other sports that have returned to competition.

Mike DeCourcy

Marlins' home opener canceled amid coronavirus outbreak among players, coaches

The Miami Marlins have canceled their season opener against the Baltimore Orioles on Monday after more players tested positive for COVID-19.

SJ Lynn

What's next for the Astros with Justin Verlander out?

Houston will be without its ace for at least a fifth of the shortened regular season. How could the AL West favorites work around that?

Tom Gatto

Donald Trump says no first pitch at Yankees game on Aug. 15; maybe 'later in season'

The president told reporters last week that he would do the honors before a Yankees-Red Sox game. A few days later, Trump said the pitch would jave

Tom Gatto

Explaining the virtual MLB fans in the stands during games on Fox this season

With no fans in the stands at MLB games in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Fox is evolving its visual broadcast technology and filling real seats with fake people.

Tadd Haislop

A's subtly troll Astros by putting cutout of mascot in trash can

ESPN caught the image on its TV broadcast.

Dan Bernstein

MLB Opening Day 2020 live scores, updates, highlights from Friday's baseball games

There are 26 MLB teams starting their quest for a World Series appearance today. Sporting News will be tracking highlights, scores, updates and more.

Joe Rivera

Giants pitcher Sam Coonrod is opposing Black Lives Matter in bad faith

Coonrod was clear about why he didn't kneel with everyone else in a pregame demonstration, but he also tried to obscure his reasons with the shield of his faith.

Tom Gatto

Indians take huge step toward name change with home uniform decision

Cleveland changed up its threads for its season opener in a rejection of its own name.

Dan Bernstein

A's recruit Tom Hanks to provide stadium sound during COVID-19 pandemic

Hanks is a decorated actor and former baseball vendor.

Dan Bernstein

Friday FanDuel, DraftKings Picks: MLB DFS lineup advice for daily fantasy baseball tournaments

Friday's nearly full slate of MLB action gives daily fantasy baseball players plenty of options. Get picks and advice for your FanDuel and DraftKings MLB DFS lineups.

Matt Lutovsky

Blue Jays make nest, to play home games in Buffalo in 2020

The Jays found a home a day after the MLB season got underway.

Joe Rivera

Mookie Betts deserves more from teammates than a hand on his shoulder

MLB's recent demonstrations showed a number of half measures. The league needs to get it right, and fast.

Joe Rivera

Rays say Opening Day of MLB season is 'great day to arrest the killers of Breonna Taylor'

Ahead of its Opening Day matchup with the Blue Jays, Tampa Bay tweeted that "it's a great day to arrest the killers of Breonna Taylor" from the verified team Twitter account.

Jordan Greer

Astros cheating scandal timeline, from the first sign-stealing allegations to a controversial punishment

Houston's sign-stealing scheme likely contributed to its recent success, but it came at the cost of disgrace for the organization.

Dan Bernstein

Reds broadcaster Jeff Piecoro will learn what it's like to cover the sidelines when not allowed near

What does a dugout reporter do when not allowed near the dugout?

Mike DeCourcy

MLB games today: Full TV schedule for 2020 Opening Day baseball on ESPN, Fox, MLB Network

Here's what you need to know to watch opening weekend of the 2020 MLB season, including a full TV schedule with start times and TV channels.

Joe Rivera

MLB blackout restrictions, explained: Map shows why you can't watch out-of-market baseball games

One of the most annoying aspects of MLB is actually having no opportunity to watch it.

Joe Rivera

Stephen Strasburg contract: How the Nationals lured the World Series MVP back to Washington

The Nats gave their ace pitcher a contract he could not refuse.

Tadd Haislop

Dodgers vs. Giants score: Los Angeles takes Opening Day win over rival San Francisco

Clayton Kershaw is dealing with a balky back. Dustin May is set to begin the Dodgers' chase for glory instead.

Joe Rivera

MLB rain delay rules 2020: Expect more suspended games under new policy

Here's how rain delays in baseball will work this season.

Dan Bernstein

Mookie Betts kneels on his own for national anthem before Dodgers debut

Betts was the only Dodger not standing during the anthem.

Dan Bernstein

Yankees vs. Nationals score: Gerrit Cole, Bombers take weather-shortened Opening Day matchup

We had a good one in the nation's capital, with the Yankees taking on the defending world champion Nationals.

Joe Rivera

MLB expanded playoffs: How it will work, why it's happening & who benefits

Breaking down another big change in baseball that applies to the 2020 season.

Dan Bernstein

Yankees, Nationals kneeling prior to national anthem met with mixed response

Not everyone was pleased with how the Yankees and Nationals addressed social justice prior to the 2020 MLB season opener.

Joe Rivera

Dr. Fauci's first pitch at Yankees-Nationals was awful, but the jokes were pretty good

Just a bit outside.

Dan Bernstein

Dodgers, Yankees betting favorites for shortened MLB season

Still the odds-on betting favorites for the 2020 season, Los Angeles and New York almost seem destined for a World Series win.

Joe Rivera

Gerrit Cole contract details: How the Yankees landed the ace pitcher in free agency

New York gladly made Cole the highest-paid pitcher in MLB history.

Tadd Haislop

Red Sox's Black Lives Matter banner prompts predictable 'fan' response

Boston's MLB team appears to be taking another step in its fight against racism.

Tadd Haislop

Even four months late and closed to public, Opening Day remains a 'sacred' tradition in Cincinnati

You could spend a significant portion of your life in Cincinnati and never fully understand the Opening Day phenomenon.

Mike DeCourcy

MLB coronavirus rules: No more spitting, finger-licking & other things players can't do during games

Baseball fans will become familiar with the terms like "taxi squad" and more stringent health and safety protocols during the 2020 MLB season.

Joe Rivera

MLB rule changes to know for 2020 season, including a three-batter minimum, roster limits & more

Major League Baseball put several new rule changes in place — some minor, some not as much. Here they are and the impact they may have.

Joe Rivera

MLB and coronavirus: What to know about fans in stadiums, tickets, COVID-19 testing & more for 2020 season

Here's everything to know about how the 2020 MLB season will be played during the coronavirus pandemic.

Dan Bernstein

What channel is Dodgers vs. Giants on today? Schedule, time for 2020 MLB Opening Night

Here is a complete guide to watching Thursday's game between the Dodgers and Giants, including the start time and TV schedule for MLB Opening Night.

Dan Bernstein

What channel is Yankees vs. Nationals on today? Schedule, time for 2020 MLB Opening Night

Here is a complete guide to watching Thursday's game between the Yankees and Nationals, including the start time and TV schedule for MLB Opening Night.

Joe Rivera

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