2 White Sox players test positive for coronavirus
Two Chicago White Sox players have tested positive for COVID-19, the team said in a statement Sunday.
Two Chicago White Sox players have tested positive for COVID-19, the team said in a statement Sunday.
Cubs, White Sox fans excited as teams begin workouts for shortened season
Chicago's summer without baseball is coming to an end. Both the Cubs and White Sox held their first official workouts Friday in anticipation of a 60-game season scheduled to start later this month.
Chicago's summer without baseball is coming to an end. Both the Cubs and White Sox held their first official workouts Friday in anticipation of a 60-game season scheduled to start later this month.
Cubs get back to work as workouts resume in baseball
The Cubs were back on the field Friday, resuming workouts for the first time since Major League Baseball shut down camps in March.
The Cubs were back on the field Friday, resuming workouts for the first time since Major League Baseball shut down camps in March.
31 MLB players, 7 staff test positive for COVID-19, or 1.2%
The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.
The positive tests occurred among 19 of the 30 teams, according to results of the samples sent to the Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory in South Jordan, Utah. There were 3,185 samples collected and tested through the first week of intake testing.
MLB cancels 2020 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium; LA will host in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already disrupted the entire sports world, has forced league officials to rule out an all-star game for the first time since World War II.
White Sox pitcher Kopech misses start of camp due to personal matter
General manager Rick Hahn said he doesn’t have a timeline for the return of the 24-year-old right-hander.
General manager Rick Hahn said he doesn’t have a timeline for the return of the 24-year-old right-hander.
Cubs’ Quintana cuts thumb washing dishes, undergoes surgery
Already concerned about the depth of their rotation, the Chicago Cubs will have to get by for at least a little while without one starter because of a freak injury.
Already concerned about the depth of their rotation, the Chicago Cubs will have to get by for at least a little while without one starter because of a freak injury.
Cards replace Yanks as White Sox opponent at Field of Dreams
The St. Louis Cardinals have replaced the New York Yankees as the opponent for the Chicago White Sox in the Field of Dreams game on Aug. 13 at Dyersville, Iowa.
The St. Louis Cardinals have replaced the New York Yankees as the opponent for the Chicago White Sox in the Field of Dreams game on Aug. 13 at Dyersville, Iowa.
Cubs say it hasn't been decided if rooftops along Waveland, Sheffield will open
Across the country, some bars are getting ready for a flood of baseball fans, since their locations might be the only way to see a game in person this season. In Chicago, the Cubs said that it hasn't been decided yet whether the rooftops along Waveland and Sheffield will be open.
Across the country, some bars are getting ready for a flood of baseball fans, since their locations might be the only way to see a game in person this season. In Chicago, the Cubs said that it hasn't been decided yet whether the rooftops along Waveland and Sheffield will be open.
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Edgar Santana suspended for 80 games for using Boldenone
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Edgar Santana will miss all of the 2020 season after being suspended 80 games for using a performance-enhancing substance called Boldenone. His salary of $581,500 was reduced to $215,370 due to the shortened season, and he will lose all of it.
Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Edgar Santana will miss all of the 2020 season after being suspended 80 games for using a performance-enhancing substance called Boldenone. His salary of $581,500 was reduced to $215,370 due to the shortened season, and he will lose all of it.
Chicago Cubs announce deals with 3 draft picks
The Chicago Cubs finalized minor league deals with three more draft picks on Thursday, including second-round selection Burl Carraway.
The Chicago Cubs finalized minor league deals with three more draft picks on Thursday, including second-round selection Burl Carraway.
Baseball's back: MLB sets 60-game season, opens July 23 or 24
Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony.
Major League Baseball issued a 60-game schedule Tuesday night that will start July 23 or 24 in empty ballparks as the sport tries to push ahead amid the coronavirus following months of acrimony.
Chicago Cubs agree to deal with 1st-round draft pick Ed Howard
The Chicago Cubs have signed first-round draft pick Ed Howard to a minor league contract that includes a $3,745,500 bonus.
The Chicago Cubs have signed first-round draft pick Ed Howard to a minor league contract that includes a $3,745,500 bonus.
MLB plans 60-game slate, shortest since 1878 as union balks
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Major League Baseball plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the players' association rejected a negotiated deal of the same length, putting the sport on track for a combative and possibly unhappy return to the field amid the coronavirus pandemic.
White Sox announce deal with 1st-round draft pick Garrett Crochet
The Chicago White Sox have signed first-round draft pick Garrett Crochet to a minor league contract that includes a signing bonus worth $4,547,500.
The Chicago White Sox have signed first-round draft pick Garrett Crochet to a minor league contract that includes a signing bonus worth $4,547,500.
Former Cubs shortstop Addison Russell signs one-year deal with Korean Baseball
Former Chicago Cubs All-Star shortstop Addison Russell, who was suspended for violating MLB's domestic violence policy, is trying to rebuild his career abroad with a one-year, $530,000 contract with the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korean Baseball Organization.
Former Chicago Cubs All-Star shortstop Addison Russell, who was suspended for violating MLB's domestic violence policy, is trying to rebuild his career abroad with a one-year, $530,000 contract with the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korean Baseball Organization.
5 Phillies players, 3 staff members test positive for the coronavirus in Clearwater
In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Phillies confirmed that 5 players and 3 staff members who were working at their spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida have tested positive for the coronavirus.
In a statement released Friday afternoon, the Phillies confirmed that 5 players and 3 staff members who were working at their spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida have tested positive for the coronavirus.
Fauci cautions MLB against extending season into October amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
MLB players hoped to play through until at least November, but owners believe the already-shortened season should only go on until October. Dr. Anthony Fauci said the major leagues would be wise to wrap up the postseason in September.
Uncertainty over 2020 MLB season rises amid money quarrels
MLB's action was described to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the details who spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was authorized.
MLB's action was described to The Associated Press by a person familiar with the details who spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement was authorized.
Sammy Sosa at peace with not making Hall of Fame even after 1998 home-run chase
Sammy Sosa said during the ESPN documentary “Long Gone Summer” he was at peace with not making the Baseball Hall of Fame despite finishing his career with more than 600 home runs.
Sammy Sosa said during the ESPN documentary “Long Gone Summer” he was at peace with not making the Baseball Hall of Fame despite finishing his career with more than 600 home runs.