Playing for free, salary drop, 2022 lockout possible for Major League Baseball
Some players might have to play for free, and all of baseball could be bracing for a spring training lockout and shortened 2022 season after the coronavirus pandemic heightened the likelihood of the sport's first work stoppage since 1994-95.
Some players might have to play for free, and all of baseball could be bracing for a spring training lockout and shortened 2022 season after the coronavirus pandemic heightened the likelihood of the sport's first work stoppage since 1994-95.
Baseball players: MLB talks futile, owners should order return to work, which will likely cause legal battle
Baseball players have told Major League Baseball that more talks are futile, and that owners should just order a return to work. That will likely lead to a legal battle.
Baseball players have told Major League Baseball that more talks are futile, and that owners should just order a return to work. That will likely lead to a legal battle.
Chicago Cubs take local star Ed Howard with 1st-round draft pick
The Chicago Cubs selected hometown shortstop Ed Howard in the first round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft on Wednesday night.
The Chicago Cubs selected hometown shortstop Ed Howard in the first round of the Major League Baseball amateur draft on Wednesday night.
Baseball plans game at Field of Dreams, but will White Sox and Yankees come?
Spurred by a voice telling him, “If you build it, he will come,” the Iowa farmer played by Kevin Costner dutifully carved a baseball field out of his cornfield and then watched as Shoeless Joe Jackson and his Chicago White Sox teammates strode out of the stalks and onto the Field of Dreams.
Spurred by a voice telling him, “If you build it, he will come,” the Iowa farmer played by Kevin Costner dutifully carved a baseball field out of his cornfield and then watched as Shoeless Joe Jackson and his Chicago White Sox teammates strode out of the stalks and onto the Field of Dreams.
Cubs planning to create diversity committee, Epstein says
The Chicago Cubs are creating a diversity committee to help improve the organization’s standards and practices.
The Chicago Cubs are creating a diversity committee to help improve the organization’s standards and practices.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chicago Cubs third baseman Kris Bryant and his wife Jessica Delp are announcing the birth of their baby boy.