Major League Baseball

Felix Hernandez #34 of the Atlanta Braves pitches in the second inning of a Grapefruit League sprin...
Charles Odum, Associated Press

Braves’ Felix Hernandez Opts Out Of Season Due To Pandemic

Former Cy Young winner Félix Hernández has opted out of the 2020 season, at least temporarily ending his bid to revive his career with the Atlanta Braves.
4 years ago
Second base umpire Chad Fairchild listens to Manager Terry Francona #77 of the Cleveland Indians ar...
Tom Withers, Associated Press

Indians Manager Francona Favors Nickname Change For Club

Cleveland manager Terry Francona won't sidestep the hot-button topic any longer. He believes the Indians need to change their contentious nickname.
4 years ago
David Price - Los Angeles Dodgers...
Ben Walker, AP

Dodgers Pitcher David Price Won’t Play This Year Because Of Virus

Dodgers pitcher David Price will not play this season because of concerns over the coronavirus pandemic, delaying his Los Angeles debut until next year.
4 years ago
Tyson Brummett - Philadelphia Phillies...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Former MLB Pitcher Tyson Brummett, Three Others Die In Utah Plane Crash

Former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Tyson Brummett and three individuals died in a plane crash in Utah.
4 years ago
Cleveland Indians...
Tom Withers, AP

Cleveland Indians Look Into Changing Name Amid Pressure

The Cleveland Indians said they will review their long-debated nickname which has been in place for 105 years.
4 years ago
Mike Trout...
Joe Reedy, AP

AL MVP Mike Trout Still Doesn’t Feel Comfortable About This Year

The 28-year old outfielder said his mindset is to play in the virus-delayed, 60-game season, but a lot will hinge on how he feels the next couple weeks.
4 years ago
Dodger Stadium...
Beth Harris, AP

MLB Cancels All-Star Game For First Time Since 1945

The MLB All-Star Game scheduled for July 14 was canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago
Edgar Santana #37 of the Pittsburgh Pirates pitches against the Chicago Cubs during the Opening Day...
Associated Press

Pirates RHP Santana Banned 80 Games For Drugs, Out This Year

Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Edgar Santana will miss all of the abbreviated 2020 season after being suspended 80 games for violating Major League Baseball's Joint Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
4 years ago
Juan Soto - Washington Nationals - New York Yankees...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Report: Champion Washington Nationals Hosting New York Yankees To Open 2020 MLB Season

The reigning World Series champion Nationals are set to open the 2020 season by hosting the Yankees.
4 years ago
MLB Logo...
Ronald Blum, AP

MLB Plans 60-Game Slate, Shortest Since 1878, As Union Balks

MLB plans to unilaterally issue a 60-game schedule for its shortest season since 1878 after the MLBPA rejected a negotiated deal of the same length.
4 years ago
MLB-Ballpark-in-SLC-baseball...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

Reports: MLB Players Association Votes To Reject League’s Latest Offer To Play 60 Games

The Major League Baseball Players Association has rejected the MLB's proposal to play 60 games.
4 years ago
MLB Opening Week 2019...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Conflicting Reports Surface About MLB, Players Association ‘Closing In’ On Agreement To Play 2020 Season

MLB and the MLBPA are reportedly "closing in on an agreement to play the 2020 season."
4 years ago
Asay Photography, Salt Lake Bees...
Trevor Allen, KSL Sports

MLB Players Trust Commits $1 Million To Help Support Minor League Players

The MLB Players Trust announced that they will commit $1 million to help support minor league players who are unable to play this season due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
4 years ago
Rob Manfred - MLB commissioner...
Ronald Blum, Associated Press

Reports: Chance MLB Won’t Play Increases In Money Fight

Major League Baseball Commissioner told ESPN's Mike Greenberg that he is concerned that there won't be a 2020 baseball season.
4 years ago
Tony Clark - MLBPA...
Ronald Blum, AP

Baseball Players Say Talks Futile, Tell MLB To Order Return

Players told MLB additional talks to start the season during the coronavirus pandemic are pointless and said owners should order a return to work.
4 years ago
Roger Goodell - NFL - Adam Silver - NBA...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Six League Commissioners To Appear On ESPN’s SportsCenter Special ‘The Return of Sports’

League commissioners will discuss resuming sports in their leagues amid the coronavirus pandemic. 
4 years ago
Kerry Wood - Chicago Cubs...
Jeremy Mauss, KSL Sports

MLB Players Will Need To Change One Specific Habit Once Games Return

Major League Baseball is attempting to limit spitting in the dugout in an effort to limit the spread of COVID-19.
4 years ago
MLB-Ballpark-in-SLC-baseball...
Ronald Blum, AP

AP Source: MLB Rejects 114-Game Plan, Tells Union No Counter

MLB rejected the players' offer for a 114-game regular season with no additional salary cuts and told the union it did not plan to make a counterproposal.
4 years ago
Coors Field remains closed on what was to be opening day for Major League Baseball on March 26, 202...
Ronald Blum, Associated Press

Reports: MLB Players Offer 114-Game Season, No More Pay Cuts

Major League Baseball players proposed a 114-game regular season Sunday, up from 82 in management's offer.
4 years ago
Nationals World Series...
AP

An Unusual Ring To It: Washington Nationals Opt For Virtual Series Ceremony

The Washington Nationals will unveil their World Series championship rings during a “virtual” ceremony shown on television and online Sunday.
4 years ago
Rob Manfred - MLB commissioner...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred Says League Is Using Utah Lab For COVID-19 Testing

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said that the league is using a Utah-based lab for COVID-19 testing as it plans to start the 2020 baseball season.
4 years ago
MLB Olympics...
Andrew Dampf, AP

Extra Innings: Baseball Head Pitches Olympics To MLB, Again

Baseball. In Japan. At the Olympics.
4 years ago
A view outside of Fenway Park on March 19, 2020 in Boston, Massachusetts. The NBA, NHL, NCAA and ML...
Ronald Blum, Associated Press

Report: MLB Owners Approve Plan To Start Season In July

MLB owners gave the go-ahead to making a proposal to the players' union that could lead to the coronavirus-delayed season starting around the Fourth of July weekend.
4 years ago
2019 MLB Draft...
Kyle Ireland, KSL Sports

Report: MLB Shortening 2020 Draft From 40 Rounds To Five

MLB plans to cut its 2020 Draft from 40 rounds to five rounds in an attempt to cut costs during the coronavirus pandemic.
4 years ago