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.”
Chicago Cubs institute pay cuts, Pirates announce furloughs
The Chicago Cubs and Pittsburgh Pirates are trimming payroll while they await word on the fate of the Major League Baseball season.
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.
Little boy and woman drown in pool at home of former MLB player
A little boy and a woman drowned on Saturday in the backyard pool at the home of former MLB player Carl Crawford.
Governor Pritzker apologizes for saying MLB players shouldn't bargain
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker apologized for criticizing baseball players for bargaining over their salaries during talks with management on how to get the coronavirus-delayed season under way.
No MLB economic plan in 1st session with players: AP source
Major League Baseball did not include an economic proposal during its opening presentation to the players’ union on terms to start the coronavirus-delayed season.
AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in July
Major League Baseball operations had been previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was unclear when, and if, gameplay would resume in 2020.
Major League Baseball tests 5,600 employees, and .7 percent tested positive for antibodies
Thousands of Major League Baseball players were tested for antibodies to COVID-19, and just .7 percent tested positive. T
Former Chicago Cubs general manager Saltwell dies
Eldred “Salty” Saltwell, who worked in a variety of roles including general manager and vice president over 30 years with the Chicago Cubs, has died, the team said Tuesday. He was 96.
Woman hit in face by ball at Wrigley sues Cubs, MLB
A woman who was struck in the face by a foul ball during a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field two years ago has filed a lawsuit against the team and Major League Baseball.
MLB teams adjusting as pandemic affects draft preparation
It is unclear how the Major League Baseball draft will look or when it will take place.
Cubs foursome sharing house, experiences awaiting start of baseball season
When the coronavirus pandemic stopped spring training last month, Ian Happ offered Nico Hoerner, Zack Short and Dakota Mekkes a place to stay if they wanted to remain in Arizona.
Former Cubs manager Jim Frey dies at age 88
Jim Frey, who managed the Kansas City Royals to the 1980 AL pennant and the Chicago Cubs to within one win of the 1984 World Series, has died. He was 88.
Glenn Beckert, four-time All-Star Cubs baseman, dies at 79
Four-time All-Star Cubs second baseman Glenn Beckert has died at age 79.
Cubs Kris Bryant and wife Jessica Delp celebrate birth of baby boy
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant and his wife Jessica Delp are announcing the birth of their baby boy.
MLB discussing playing all games in Phoenix, Arizona amid coronavirus
Arizona’s advantage is 10 spring training ballparks plus the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field all within about 50 miles. Florida’s spring training ballparks are spread by as much as 220 miles.
Lightfoot recruits professional athletes for PSA: Stay home Chicago
Star athletes wearing every Chicago jersey have joined the same team. Their game plan: convince Chicagoans to stay home.
White Sox pitcher and radio broadcaster Ed Farmer dead at 70
Ed Farmer rooted for the White Sox growing up on Chicago’s South Side and went on to become an All-Star reliever for them.
Cubs-Cardinals series in London canceled due to coronavirus
The series, which was to take place in London on June 13 and June 14, has been canceled due to coronavirus concerns.
Wrigleyville strangely quiet on what would have been Opening Day at ballpark
It was a quiet day in Wrigleyville on what should have been the Cubs home opener.