This is a curve you may not want to flatten … Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, will launch the first pitch on Thursday when baseball returns in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The infectious disease expert will launch the opening day pitch …
Read More »Toronto Blue Jays talking to teams about park sharing after Canada’s ban
TORONTO – The Blue Jays are talking to several teams about sharing a major league stadium this season after the Canadian government banned Toronto from playing at its home stadium amid the coronavirus pandemic, CEO Ross Atkins said Monday. . “We would rather be in a major league facility,” said …
Read More »MLB, players discussing how to add elements of social justice this season
Major League Baseball and the players have been discussing how to incorporate elements of social justice into the sport, according to league sources and the players, with the most recent conversation scheduled for Sunday. It’s unclear what shape the elements will take, be it some kind of logo placed on …
Read More »Angels’ Julio Tehran delayed by positive virus test
Pitcher Julio Tehran said Sunday that his delay in showing up to the Los Angeles Angels’ summer camp was due to a positive test for the coronavirus. The right-hander said he started having symptoms two days before the start of the camp. Later it was tested and the result was …
Read More »MLB celebrates the first exhibitions of the COVID era
NEW YORK (AP) – Didi Gregorius peered over his face mask as his Washington ace puck Max Scherzer sailed to empty seats in the garden. False applause, meant to cheer on the hometown Nationals, accidentally passed through the stadium when the Philadelphia Phillies shortstop circled the bases. After touching the …
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