MLB: Commissioner, union leader talk as baseball struggles with coronavirus

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke with union leader Tony Clark on Friday about the importance of players following the league's coronavirus protocols, according to a person familiar with the conversation.

White Sox bring up 2B prospect Nick Madrigal

The Chicago White Sox promoted second baseman Nick Madrigal on Friday, adding one of their top prospects to the roster.

'We love baseball' Wrigley ballhawks stay on during pandemic

While Major League Baseball is beginning this season without fans in its stadiums, the famed ballhawks of Wrigley Field remain at their post amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Cubs' Rizzo peeved over MLB's safety protocols before game postponed over weather

​​​​​​​Chicago Cubs star Anthony Rizzo took issue with Major League Baseball’s rain-delay protocol in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic as his game Thursday night was postponed due to bad weather.

Final game of Cubs at Reds postponed because of rain

The finale of a four-game series between the Chicago Cubs and Cincinnati Reds was postponed Thursday because of rain.

MLB suspends Dodgers' Joe Kelly for 8 games after throwing pitches at Astros players, mocking them

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly was suspended for eight games by Major League Baseball on Wednesday, a day after throwing a fastball near the head of Houston’s Alex Bregman and mockingly taunting Astros star Carlos Correa.

Moustakas, Senzel homer in return, Reds beat Cubs 12-7

Mike Moustakas and Nick Senzel homered in their returns from a COVID-19 scare, Nick Castellanos added a grand slam, and the Cincinnati Reds ended a four-game losing streak by beating the Chicago Cubs 12-7 Wednesday night.

White Sox score late, top Indians 4-0 after Plesac fans 11

Yasmani Grandal and Eloy Jiménez hit sacrifice flies and the Chicago White Sox, who couldn’t do anything against Zach Plesac for eight innings, scored four runs in the ninth — three charged to ineffective Cleveland closer Brad Hand — to beat the Indians 4-0 on Wednesday night.

Báez homers twice, Cubs stay hot with 8-5 win over Reds

Two homers, a deft dive to score another run, and a couple smooth-as-ever defensive plays. Vintage Javier Báez, in time to keep the Cubs’ surge going.

Santana homers as Indians complete sweep, 5-3 over ChiSox

Carlos Santana hit a three-run homer, Oscar Mercado had a two-run single and the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 to complete a doubleheader sweep Tuesday night.

Lindor, Zimmer homer in Indians' 4-3 win over White Sox

Francisco Lindor and Bradley Zimmer each homered and drove in two runs, propelling the Cleveland Indians to a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox in the first game of a doubleheader on Tuesday.

Rick Renteria returns to manage White Sox after COVID-19 scare

Rick Renteria returned to the team Tuesday after being isolated for 24 hours after he awakened Monday experiencing symptoms consistent with the common cold. Renteria tested negative for COVID-19.

Report: Marlins season may be put on hold after more players test positive

The Miami Marlins’ coronavirus outbreak could endanger the Major League Baseball season, Dr. Anthony Fauci said, as the number of their players testing positive rose to 15.

At least 3 MLB games postponed amid Marlins’ virus outbreak

Twelve Miami players and two members of the coaching staff have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus in Philadelphia, prompting the MLB to postpone their Monday night game.

White Sox manager Rick Renteria not with team, pending tests

Chicago White Sox manager Rick Renteria woke up Monday with “a slight cough and nasal congestion” and will be kept away from the team pending the results of medical tests.