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MLBPA: MLB’s ‘demand for additional concessions was resoundingly rejected’

The MLB Players Association released a statement on Thursday, expressing that the players are ready to play, but “resoundingly rejected” MLB’s proposal.

Carl Crawford arrested on domestic violence charge

TMZ reports that Carl Crawford was arrested on a domestic violence charge in Texas. He turned himself into police on Thursday.

This Day in Transaction History: Padres pawn off James Shields

On June 4, 2016, the Padres sent James Shields and his hefty contract to the White Sox in exchange for Erik Johnson and Fernando Tatís Jr.

Nationals’ major leaguers to continue offering financial assistance to minor leaguers

Nationals reliever Sean Doolittle and his major league teammates will continue offering financial assistance to the organization’s minor leaguers.

Cubs owner Tom Ricketts continues to cry poor

Cubs owner Tom Ricketts claimed owners’ losses this year are “biblical” due to the pandemic and the ensuing shutdown of Major League Baseball.

This Day in Transaction History: Phillies acquire John Kruk from Padres

The Phillies made a shrewd move on June 2, 1989, acquiring 1B John Kruk from the Padres. He’d go on to help the Phillies reach the 1993 World Series.

Miller Park sustains ‘minor damage’ to field after break-in

The Brewers’ stadium, Miller Park, sustained “minor damage” on Tuesday morning after a man broke in and gained access to the playing field.

Scott Boras to pay salaries of released minor league clients

Agent Scott Boras will reportedly cover the salaries of his minor league clients across the league who have been recently been released.

Report: MLB to propose shorter season, pay players full share of prorated salaries

On Sunday, the MLBPA made a proposal to MLB about what the 2020 season might look like. MLB is expected to offer a counter-proposal.

Luis Severino ‘progressing well’ after Tommy John surgery

Yankees starter Luis Severino says he is “progressing well” and “making steady progress” after undergoing Tommy John surgery in late February.

2017 Major League Baseball World Series Game Two: Houston Astros v. Los Angeles Dodgers

MLBPA proposes 114-game season, playoff expansion to MLB

On Sunday evening, the MLBPA sent its proposal for a modified 2020 season to MLB ownership, suggesting a 114-game season and expanded playoffs.

San Francisco Giants v Oakland Athletics

Oakland Athletics donate $100,000 to Black organizations

The Athletics on Sunday pledged $100,000 to several Black organizations following nationwide protests over police brutality.

Ballparks Remain Empty On What Would Have Been Baseball's Opening Day

Nationals to pay minor leaguers $300 (not $400) per week through June

The Nationals will pay their minor leaguers $300 per week through June, $100 per week less than has been the standard among MLB teams.

George Floyd Protests And Riots In Chicago

Players, managers react to death of George Floyd

Players and managers across the sport of baseball reacted to the death of Minneapolis resident George Floyd due to police brutality.

Former Mets minor leaguer describes organization as ‘toxic’

The Mets released minor league pitcher Andrew Church. He described the organization as “toxic” in an Instagram post on Thursday.

This Day in Transaction History: Padres return Shane Victorino to Dodgers

On this day in 2003, the Padres returned outfielder Shane Victorino to the Dodgers after having taken him in the Rule 5 draft the previous winter.

Teams release bunches of minor leaguers

The Rays, Nationals, Mets, Brewers, Mariners, Orioles, and Reds were among the teams to release minor league players from their contracts today.

Max Scherzer: ‘There’s no reason to engage with MLB in any further compensation reductions’

MLB ownership and the MLBPA continue to hash out details for a return to baseball this summer. Player rep Max Scherzer has jumped into the fray.

Rangers, Padres, White Sox to continue paying minor leaguers

The Rangers and White Sox will pay their minor leaguers $400 per week through June. The Padres will offer that payment through August.

This Day in Transaction History: The Kirk Nieuwenhuis orbit

Outfielder Kirk Nieuwenhuis had a stranger 2015 season. Almost all of his power came in one July game against the Diamondbacks.

Blake Snell becomes client of Boras Corporation

2018 AL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell has become a client of the high-profile Boras Corporation. Snell is currently on a five-year contract.

Denard Span likely to retire from baseball

Veteran outfielder Denard Span, 36, hasn’t announced it officially yet but is leaning towards retiring from the game of baseball.

MLB’s latest proposal could drive wedge in MLBPA constituency

MLB’s latest proposal to the MLBPA includes a “sliding scale” for salary reductions, something that could exacerbate existing class divisions.

World Series 2019 champion Washington Nationals parade

Nationals virtually unveil 2019 World Series rings

The Nationals virtually unveiled their 2019 World Series championship rings, commemorating their seven-game triumph over the Astros last October.

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