New York Yankees outfielder Clint Frazier plans to play with a protective fabric mask during games this season.Frazier is a backup outfielder in a crowded mix that includes Brett Gardner, Mike Tauc… MORE
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Atlanta Braves won’t change nickname, evaluating chop
The Atlanta Braves announced in an email to season ticket-holders on Sunday that the club will retain their nickname but are “working through” evaluating the tomahawk chop.Paul Lukas, who runs the… MORE
Dodgers’ Jansen late due to family’s COVID-19 fight
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen reported to camp on Sunday and revealed that his delay was due to a battle with the coronavirus.The 32-year-old Jansen said he believes he caught the corona… MORE
Brewers’ Lauer on IL after contact tests positive
Milwaukee Brewers left-hander Eric Lauer is on the injured list despite being healthy.The 25-year-old Lauer told reporters on Sunday he was placed on the list because he was in close contact with s… MORE
Yankees OF Judge sidelined with stiff neck
The New York Yankees held outfielder Aaron Judge out of their intrasquad game for the second straight day on Sunday as he deals with neck stiffness.He was scratched on Saturday night, and on Sunday… MORE
White Sox pitching coach worried about Kopech
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Michael Kopech opted out of the 2020 season and his pitching coach, Don Cooper, said he’s worried about the right-hander.”I don’t know what is going on with Micha… MORE
Indians’ DeShields returns from COVID-19 absence
Delino DeShields Jr. worked out with the Cleveland Indians on Saturday after being away from the team due to testing positive for the coronavirus.The Indians revealed on July 3 — with DeShields’ p… MORE
Mets’ Cespedes declares he is ready to play
Yoenis Cespedes is insisting he will be ready to play when the 2020 season starts for the New York Mets on July 24.If so, his first appearance will come more than two years after he last appeared i… MORE
Padres release INF Dozier
The San Diego Padres released veteran infielder Brian Dozier on Saturday.After signing a minor-league deal with the Padres in February, Dozier wasn’t part of San Diego’s player pool for the restart… MORE
Astros cancel workout as precautionary measure
The Houston Astros canceled Saturday’s team workout at Minute Maid Park after a staff member was “potentially exposed” to the coronavirus.General manager James Click called the decision a precautio… MORE