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Masahiro Tanaka released from hospital after taking line drive to head

Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka was released from the hospital on Saturday evening after taking a Giancarlo Stanton line drive to the head in the afternoon.

MLB and MLBPA announce first set of COVID-19 test results

On Friday evening, MLB and the MLBPA announced the results of the first round of testing. 38 of 3,185 tests (1.2%) turned up positive.

Mike Trout on 2020 season: ‘Honestly, I still don’t feel comfortable’

Angels outfielder Mike Trout expresses concern regarding the 2020 MLB season.

Washington football team considering name change; are MLB teams next?

The NFL’s Washington team is considering changing its name after pressure from a major sponsor. Could MLB’s Braves, Indians, and Rangers be next?

Dodgers Opening Postponed due to cornoavirus

MLB cancels 2020 All-Star Game, Dodgers will host in 2022 instead

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Major League Baseball announced that the 2020 All-Star Game has been cancelled. The Dodgers will host in 2022 instead.

Report: MLB player birthday party led to coronavirus spread

According to Jon Heyman, an unnamed player held a birthday party in Florida last month which was responsible for spreading coronavirus.

Dodgers sign AJ Ramos to minor league deal

On Thursday evening, the Dodgers inked free agent reliever AJ Ramos to a minor league deal. He missed 2019 after undergoing shoulder surgery.

Blue Jays receive exemption letter, will hold training camp in Toronto

On Thursday, the Blue Jays received an exemption letter from the Canadian government, allowing them to hold training camp in Toronto.

Tyson Ross opts out of 2020 season

On Thursday, free agent pitcher Tyson Ross became the fifth player to opt out of the 2020 season during the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Rob Manfred walks back comment about 60-game season

On Wednesday, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said, “We weren’t going to play more than 60 games” this season. He walked back the comment on Thursday.

Report: Some MLB players played baseball in secret during shutdown

The Athletic’s Britt Ghiroli revealed that some players, including Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander, played baseball games in secret during MLB’s shutdown.

José Quintana undergoes surgery for thumb laceration

Cubs starter José Quintana cut his thumb washing dishes and required microscopic surgery. He will likely miss the beginning of the 2020 season.

MLB: FEB 29 Spring Training - Phillies at Blue Jays

Phillies, Blue Jays place players on IL, COVID-19 speculation ensues

The Phillies and Blue Jays placed a handful of players on the 10-day injured list, inviting speculation about which players might have COVID-19.

Pirates scout contracts COVID-19 in Venezuela

Per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal, Pirates scout Jessie Nava got COVID-19 while in Venezuela and is raising money on GoFundMe for treatment.

MLBPA negotiator Bruce Meyer proving to be a problem for owners

MLBPA chief negotiator Bruce Meyer, hired in September 2018, has made an impression on Padres executive chairman Ron Fowler.

Rob Manfred: ‘We weren’t going to play more than 60 games’

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred told Dan Patrick on Wednesday that “we weren’t going to play more than 60 games” this season due to the pandemic.

Jordan Hicks will begin 2020 season on injured list

Hard-throwing Cardinals reliever Jordan Hicks will begin the 2020 season in the injured list. He is still recovering from Tommy John surgery.

Andrew Toles diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia

Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles has been diagnosed with the mental illnesses bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. He was recently arrested for trespassing.

Mets sign Jared Hughes to major league contract

On Tuesday, the Mets announced the signing of veteran reliever Jared Hughes to a major league contract. Hughes spent 2019 with the Reds and Phillies.

Padres acquire Jorge Mateo from Athletics

On Tuesday, the Padres acquired former top prospect Jorge Mateo from the Athletics in exchange for a player to be named later.

Phillippe Aumont retires, takes up farming

Former major league pitcher Phillippe Aumont has retired from baseball and will take up farming in the meantime. He last pitched in the majors in 2015.