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Austin Meadows tests positive for COVID-19

Rays outfielder Austin Meadows has tested positive for COVID-19 and has been placed on the injured list. His status for Opening Day is unknown.

Cincinnati Reds roster and schedule for 2020 season

The Reds will attempt to make the playoffs for the first time since 2013. Are the offseason additions of Nick Castellanos and Mike Moustakas enough?

Philadelphia Phillies roster and schedule for 2020 season

The Phillies will try to finally return to the postseason after an eight-year drought. Can Bryce Harper and Zack Wheeler help lead the way?

Alex Rodriguez thinks players should accept salary cap

Alex Rodriguez, currently in the running to become an owner of the Mets, thinks the players should now accept a salary cap.

Nationals could play home games elsewhere due to COVID-19 regulations

Due to municipal COVID-19 regulations, the Nationals are actively considering playing their home games elsewhere, such as Fredericksburg, Virginia.

Former Phillies infielder Tony Taylor dies at 84

Tony Taylor, who spent 15 of his 19 seasons with the Phillies, died on Thursday as a result of complications from a 2019 stroke.

MRI reveals rib inflammation for Anthony Rizzo

First baseman Anthony Rizzo underwent an MRI on Tuesday that revealed rib inflammation on his left side. He hopes to avoid opening the season on the IL.

Miguel Sanó cleared to rejoin Twins

Twins senior director of communications Dustin Morse announced on Wednesday that first baseman Miguel Sanó has been cleared to rejoin the club.

Miami Marlins roster and schedule for 2020 season

Can the additions of Brandon Kintzler, Jesús Aguilar, Jonathan Villar, and Corey Dickerson help the Marlins climb the ranks in the NL East in 2020?

New York Mets roster and schedule for 2020 season

Can the Mets hang in a stacked NL East during a truncated 60-game regular season in 2020?

Report: Red Sox to sign Zack Godley

The Red Sox are reportedly nearing an agreement with veteran pitcher Zack Godley, who was released by the Tigers in early April.

Giants name Johnny Cueto the Opening Day starter vs. Dodgers

Just as he did in March, Giants manager Gabe Kapler tabbed Johnny Cueto to start on Opening Day, July 23 against the Dodgers in L.A.

Washington Nationals roster and schedule for 2020 season

Will the Nationals lauded starting rotation help them repeat as World Series champions in a shortened 60-game 2020 season?

Atlanta Braves roster and schedule for 2020 season

The Braves are without Nick Markakis and Josh Donaldson. Will those losses prevent them from defending their NL East title?

Bryce Harper played some third base in an intrasquad game

Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper was allowed to play at third base during Monday’s intrasquad game at Citizens Bank Park.

Report: MLB, MLBPA reach agreement on contract options, bonuses

With 10 days to go before the start of the regular season, MLB and the MLBPA reached an agreement on handling vesting options and contract bonuses.

Byron Buxton exits intrasquad game with apparent ankle injury

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton appeared to suffer a left ankle injury attempting to catch a fly ball during Monday’s intrasquad game.

Justin Verlander changed his mechanics to prolong his career

Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander said he changed his mechanics in order to keep playing for another decade.

Ty Blach to undergo Tommy John surgery

Orioles pitcher Ty Blach will undergo Tommy John surgery on his left elbow on Wednesday. Blach began experiencing elbow soreness on Thursday.

Report: Some MLB teams using outside labs for COVID-19 testing

According to The Athletic, the D-Backs and several other MLB teams have procured COVID-19 testing at third-party labs with the league’s blessing.

Race and Sports in America: Jimmy Rollins on impact of George Floyd’s death and BLM

Former major league shortstop Jimmy Rollins discusses gun culture as a Black man as well as what it was like to watch the video of George Floyd’s death.