Three More At Phillies Camp Test Positive For COVID-19

Three additional members in Philadelphia Phillies camp have tested positive for COVID-19, according to Todd Zolecki. The names of the infected haven't been released, but one player and two staff members tested positive, bringing the number of positive cases in Phillies camp up to 11. Another Phillies player not in Clearwater, Florida, has also reportedly […]

Cardinals Agree To Terms With Jordan Walker

The St. Louis Cardinals signed first-round pick Jordan Walker for $2.9 million, a bit under the slot value of $3,132,300. Walker is a high school third baseman from Georgia that was a Duke recruit, but will now join the Cardinals organization instead. Walker has huge power potential as an athletic 6-foot-5 18-year-old. He may end […]

Joey Bart To Return To Giants Camp, Unlikely To Make Roster

San Francisco Giants catcher Joey Bart will be in major league camp for spring training 2.0, but he will likely not be a candidate to make the Opening Day roster, per TheAthletic.com's Andrew Baggarly. The 23-year-old prospect was optioned in March during the initial spring training, but he will get to see some more time […]

Reyes Moronta Could Return In Late August

San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Reyes Moronta (shoulder) is throwing fastballs off of a mound and could still return to the team in late August, per TheAthletics.com's Andrew Baggarly. Moronta suffered a shoulder injury last August and had surgery this offseason to repair a torn labrum. The 27-year-old had a solid 2019 campaign, posting a […]

Pablo Sandoval Cleared To Play Infield

San Francisco Giants first/third baseman Pablo Sandoval (elbow) will be cleared to play first base and third base this season, per TheAthletic.com's Andrew Baggarly. Sandoval underwent Tommy John surgery this offseason but should be ready to field as well as hit. The veteran compiled a .268/.313/.507 slash line with 14 home runs and 41 RBI […]

Players Expected To Vote Yes On Proposals

There is a strong expectation that the Major League Baseball Players Association will vote yes on Tuesday on the league's proposed July 1 report date for spring training and codify the health-and-safety protocol to lock in a 60-game season that will start around July 24, according to sources. However, the health-and-safety issues could cause a […]

Owners Vote To Proceed With 2020 Season

MLB owners unanimously voted on Monday night to proceed with the 2020 season under the terms of their March 26 agreement with the Players Association after the union's executive board voted down the league's latest offer of a 60-game season with expanded playoffs. Commissioner Rob Manfred has the power to implement a schedule of his […]

MLB Commissioner To Implement 60-Game Season

Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is scheduled to implement a 60-game season that will start on July 29, although no official announcement has been made. This comes as the Players Association rejected MLB's latest proposal of a 60-game schedule with expanded playoffs. By rejecting the league's latest offer, the players union retains the right […]

Players Reject MLB's Latest Offer Of 60 Games

The Major League Baseball Players Association voted (33-5 against) on Monday to reject the league's 60-game proposal with expanded playoffs, putting commissioner Rob Manfred in position to implement a schedule of his choosing -- likely between 50 and 60 games. "While we had hoped to reach a revised back-to-work agreement with the league, the players […]

White Sox Come To Terms With Garrett Crochet

The Chicago White Sox have come to terms with first-rounder Garrett Crochet on Monday. The southpaw will get a $4,547,500 signing bonus. The lefty can hit up to 100 mph and the former Tennessee Volunteer could be on the fast track to the big leagues. Crochet’s biggest battle in college was consistency. The left-hander also had […]

Four Yankees Employees Test Positive For Coronavirus

Four New York Yankees employees have reportedly tested positive for coronavirus. None of the positive tests appear to be players, but additional MLB-related coronavirus cases put the season even more at risk than it already was. The Yankees are moving their spring training back to New York with rising cases in Florida, but even the […]

Two Angels Players Test Positive For COVID-19

The Los Angeles Angels learned that two players in their organization have tested positive for COVID-19, according to general manager Billy Eppler. Eppler would not specify if the players were major leaguers or minor leaguers, but they hadn't been working out either in Anaheim or at the team's spring training complex in Tempe, Arizona. The […]

Cubs Agree With First-Rounder Ed Howard

The Chicago Cubs Agreed to terms with shortstop Ed Howard, their first-round pick at 16th overall, on Sunday at slot value for $3.75 million, according to a source. Many draft analysts considered Howard to be the steal of the first round and perhaps one of the best picks of the entire 2020 draft. A local […]

Addison Russell Heading To KBO

Former Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell finalized a one-year, $530,000 deal with the Kiwoom Heroes of the Korean Baseball Organization on Saturday, according to a source familiar with the deal. Russell was non-tendered by the Cubs last year after serving a 40-game domestic-violence suspension. The 26-year-old was an All-Star in 2016 but has seen his […]

Aaron Hicks Ready For July Opening Day

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (elbow) confirmed that he will be ready to play if the season starts in late July. Hicks has enjoyed a setback-free recovery from Tommy John surgery so far, and he’s been taking batting practice and throwing from 160 feet over the past few weeks. With the talks between MLB […]

Astros Sign Carlos Correa's Brother

The Houston Astros signed second baseman J.C. Correa, the younger brother of shortstop Carlos Correa, to a $20,000 deal (the maximum) as an undrafted free agent. The younger Correa had been taken by Houston in the later rounds of the last two drafts, but this year's draft was only five rounds because of the coronavirus […]

MLB Closing All Spring Training Sites

Major League Baseball will close all of their spring training sites in Arizona and Florida for deep cleaning and will not allow players or staff members back in until they pass a COVID-19 test. This comes after the Phillies, Blue Jays, Giants and Rangers shut down their spring training facilities earlier in the day due […]

MLB Won't Counter Players' Latest Proposal

Major League Baseball won't counter the Players Association's latest proposal to play 70 games this year, instead sticking with their most recent offer of 60 games at full prorated salaries. The players can either accept the 60-game offer with expanded playoffs and promise not to file a grievance, or reject it and force commissioner Rob […]

Astros Player Tests Positive For COVID-19

The Houston Astros have confirmed that one of their players has tested positive for COVID-19 at their West Palm Beach facility in Florida. The name of the player is unknown at this time, but according to general manager James Click, "The silver lining is we followed procedure and there were no other positive tests." MLB […]

Bobby Miller Signs Rookie Deal With Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Louisville right-handed pitcher Bobby Miller, their first-round pick at 29th overall, to a deal that included a $2.2 million signing bonus on Friday, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. It's under the slot value of $2.424 million for the No. 29 pick, so the Dodgers save a […]

Giants Shut Down Scottsdale Stadium Facility

The San Francisco Giants closed their Scottsdale Stadium facility on Friday "after one person who had been in the facility and one family member exhibited mild symptoms and were tested," per president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi. The organization is awaiting test results. The Giants recommended that others who had been at the facility should […]

Nationals Sign First-Rounder Cade Cavalli

The Washington Nationals signed Oklahoma pitcher Cade Cavalli, their first-round pick (22nd overall), to his rookie deal on Friday. Terms of the deal weren't disclosed, but the Nationals have room to go above the designated $3.027 million slot value for the 22nd overall pick. Cavalli was the fourth straight pitcher the team has taken in […]

Blue Jays Close Facilities After COVID-19 Scare

The Toronto Blue Jays shut down their spring training facilities in Dunedin, Florida, on Thursday after a player showed coronavirus symptoms, according to sources. The Phillies, located in Clearwater, Florida, are also closing their facility after five players and a staff member tested positive. The Blue Jays player is a pitcher on the 40-man roster […]

Five Phillies Players Test Positive For COVID-19

Five Philadelphia Phillies players and three staff members have tested positive for COVID-19 at the team's spring training site in Clearwater, Florida. The names of the infected have not been released, but none have been hospitalized and each case appears to be under control. In addition to the eight positive cases, several other tests are […]

Rangers Sign First-Rounder Justin Foscue

The Texas Rangers signed their first-round pick (14th overall), second baseman Justin Foscue, for $3.25 million on Friday. The Mississippi State infielder signed for below slot value for the No. 14 pick ($4.0368 million). The 6-foot, 203-pounder provides plus power at the keystone from the right side of the plate and has a solid floor […]

MLB Owners Upset With Players' Latest Proposal

Major League Baseball owners are so upset about the Players Association's latest proposal -- which is for around $300 million more -- that no response is expected to be immediate this week. The league proposed a 60-game season earlier this week, while the players countered with a 70-game schedule, $50 million in playoff bonuses and […]

Joe Suozzi Agrees To Minor League Contract With Mets

The New York Mets have signed Boston College outfielder Joe Suozzi to a minor league contract that includes a $20,000 signing bonus. This past year as a senior in a season shortened to 15 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Suozzi hit .414 with 14 runs and 16 RBI. During his junior year, Suozzi hit […]

Rays Agree With Alika Williams

The Tampa Bay Rays officially signed shortstop Alika Williams, the 37th overall pick in the competitive-balance portion of the first round, on Thursday. The slot value for the No. 37 pick is $1.993 million, but the financial details of Williams' deal were not disclosed. The Arizona State shortstop stands at 6-foot-2, 180 pounds and had […]

Miguel Sano Accused In Kidnapping Case

Minnesota Twins third baseman/first baseman Miguel Sano told a Dominican Republic newspaper that he's being blackmailed, having been accused of kidnapping and assault. “We will continue to monitor the situation and hope to have more as it becomes available,” Twins spokesman Dustin Morse said. Odalis Ramos, a lawyer, has accused Sano and three of his […]

Braves Sign First-Rounder Jared Shuster

The Atlanta Braves signed their first-rounder, Wake Forest left-handed pitcher Jared Shuster, for $2.197 million on Thursday. Shuster's deal was for under slot value for the 25th overall pick ($2.740 million). The southpaw showed improved control last summer in the Cape Cod League and his fastball too a jump in the spring to 92-97 mph. […]