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Chris Sale begins throwing program in Florida

Red Sox starter Chris Sale, diagnosed with a flexor strain earlier this month, has begun a throwing program in Fort Myers, Florida.

30 players hoping to have comeback seasons

HardballTalk analyzes one player from each team looking to turn things around in 2020 after being injured or underperforming last year.

Willie Calhoun says he will be ready when season begins

Despite suffering a fractured jaw last week, Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun says he will be ready for the regular season, whenever it begins.

Eric Sim sends minor leaguers gift cards to help where MLB hasn’t

Former minor league catcher Eric Sim urged people to donate gift cards to help players eat. Sim estimates he has sent 35 players cards totaling over $900.

Report: Rays giving $800 to minor leaguers to help with expenses

The Rays are reportedly giving their minor league players $800 each to help with expenses while most aspects of life are shut down amid COVID-19.

Just for fun: Picking an all-time lineup for a must-win game

A journalist asked his followers what their all-time lineups would look like. Bill offers his, heavily biased towards more modern players.

Félix Hernández may have been on his way to a comeback season

Braves pitcher Félix Hernández had it rough over the last three years, but he was looking great in spring training before operations were halted.

Trey Mancini undergoes surgery to remove malignant tumor from colon

Orioles outfielder Trey Mancini underwent surgery to remove a malignant tumor from his colon. No timetable for his recovery is yet known.

After spring training suspended and regular season delayed, players have questions

Jason Kipnis says he and other players still have some unanswered questions after MLB suspended spring training and delayed the start of the regular season.

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Minor League Baseball announces delay to start of season

Joining Major League Baseball, Minor League Baseball announced on Thursday that the start of the regular season will be delayed.

NBA suspends season; is MLB next?

The NBA announced the season would be suspended following Wednesday’s games. MLB should follow their lead and suspend its season before it starts.

Report: Cardinals working on contract extension with Yadier Molina

The Cardinals and veteran catcher Yadier Molina have reportedly been discussing a contract extension. He expressed interest back in November.

Giants tab Johnny Cueto to start Opening Day

Giants manager Gabe Kapler has tabbed veteran Johnny Cueto to start on Opening Day against the Dodgers on the road.

José Berríos to start Opening Day for Twins

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli tabbed 25-year-old osé Berríos to start on Opening Day against the Athletics on March 26.

Seranthony Domínguez suffers setback in recovery from elbow injury

Phillies reliever Seranthony Domínguez is likely to begin the season on the injured list after suffering a setback in his recovery from an elbow injury.

Mets ‘reward’ Pete Alonso, raise salary to $652,521

All Pete Alonso did was win the Home Run Derby, lead the majors with 53 home runs, and win the NL Rookie of the Year Award.

Michael Kopech repeatedly tops 100 MPH in return to mound

White Sox pitcher Michael Kopech underwent Tommy John surgery in 2018. He returned to the mound on Monday, repeatedly hitting 100 MPH.

Michael Conforto has a strained right oblique

Mets outfielder Michael Conforto has been diagnosed with a strained right oblique. He suffered the injury making a catch over the weekend.

Bryce Harper undeterred by Coronavirus concerns

Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper says he’s still shaking hands and high-fiving despite mounting concerns over Coronavirus.

Max Scherzer’s start pushed back due to side ‘ailment’

Nationals ace Max Scherzer did not make his scheduled start on Tuesday due to what he described as an “ailment” with his right side.

Willie Calhoun has a plate inserted into his fractured jaw

Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun underwent surgery on Monday to insert a plate to stabilize his fractured jaw. He will likely begin 2020 on the IL.

Michael Conforto heading back to New York after tweaking side

Mets outfielder Michael Conforto tweaked his side on Monday. He is headed back to New York to undergo further evaluation.

MLB to limit clubhouse access due to Coronavirus concerns

Major League Baseball will limit media access to clubhouses due to concerns over the Coronavirus pandemic.

Indians, Francisco Lindor ‘set aside’ contract extension talks

The Indians and superstar shortstop Francisco Lindor were unable to reach an agreement on a contract extension, so those have been “set aside.”

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