TORONTO – The Blue Jays headquarters told their players that Pittsburgh and Baltimore are likely for the team to host the games at home this year after the Canadian government banned the club from playing in Toronto amid the coronavirus pandemic. Outfielder Randal Grichuk said Tuesday. Canada denied the Blue …
Read More »Joey Votto among Reds players will kneel during national anthem
Cincinnati Reds players Joey Votto, Amir Garrett, Phillip Ervin and Alex Blandino knelt during the national anthem ahead of Tuesday’s exhibition game against the Detroit Tigers at the Great American Ball Park. The four players lined up along the first base line as other teammates stood beside him and showed …
Read More »Aaron Judge, Yankees discuss racial injustice message
NEW YORK – Aaron Judge knows that San Francisco manager Gabe Kapler knelt down along with several of his players, and the New York Yankees star wants to talk to his teammates about whether they want to gesture against racial injustice sooner. of the major league season. can opener. “That …
Read More »Jaylin Davis of the Giants appreciates the support for kneeling during the anthem
SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Giants’ right fielder, Jaylin Davis, called his home and spoke to his family. Then his decision became immediately apparent: he would kneel before the national anthem. That is, if there was a hymn. The Giants were playing a fanless exhibition game Monday in Oakland …
Read More »Indian players meet owner Paul Dolan to discuss possible name change
CLEVELAND – Cleveland players met with owner Paul Dolan on Tuesday to discuss a possible name change for the team, which has been called the Indians for the past 105 years. Manager Terry Francona said the group had an “honest” conversation and was proud of how it was handled by …
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