At least 3 MLB games postponed amid Marlins’ virus outbreak
Twelve Miami players and two members of the coaching staff have reportedly tested positive for the coronavirus in Philadelphia, prompting the MLB to postpone their Monday night game.
Marlins top Phillies 11-6 as specter of coronavirus looms
Brian Anderson and Miguel Rojas each hit three-run homers and the Miami Marlins overcame the late scratch of their starting pitcher and a looming health scare to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 11-6 on Sunday.
Gosselin homers twice, Wheeler sharp in Phillies’ 7-1 win
Zack Wheeler’s wait to make his Phillies debut unexpectedly took longer than the one for his newborn son. Five days after Wesley Wheeler was born, dad took home a small souvenir — a game ball from his first win for Philly.
Celebrities, athletes revel with fans in MLB return with Zoom sing-along of ‘Take Me Out to the Ball Game’
Utilizing the now-familiar Zoom meeting mosaic look, FOX Sports will showcase groups of fans singing together in unison.
Giants' pitcher Sam Coonrod refuses to kneel during Black Lives Matter moment because of faith
San Francisco Giants pitcher Sam Coonrod was the only player to stand during a moment honoring the Black Lives Matter movement ahead of the season opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers, telling reporters after the game that as a Christian he “can’t kneel before anything besides God.”
Blue Jays to play in Buffalo minor league park amid pandemic
The displaced Toronto Blue Jays will play in a minor league ballpark in Buffalo, New York, this year after being turned down by the Canadian government and blocked from playing in Pittsburgh by the state of Pennsylvania.
Phillies support Black Lives Matter movement during Opening Day
The Phillies showed their support for the Black Lives Matter movement during Opening Day at Citizen’s Bank Park Friday night.
Aguilar leads Marlins over Phillies 5-2 in Girardi's debut
Jesus Aguilar hit a two-run homer off Aaron Nola, Sandy Alcantara pitched neatly into the seventh and the Miami Marlins beat the Phillies 5-2 Friday night, spoiling manager Joe Girardi’s first game in Philadelphia.
Phillies open shortened season against Marlins
The Phillies finally got their shortened regular season underway Friday in an empty stadium due to the coronavirus pandemic.
On Opening Day, Tampa Bay Rays tweet 'it's a great day' to arrest Breonna Taylor's 'killers'
Home openers began this week in an unconventional way, and the Tampa Bay Rays used their Opening Day to share a message.
'We need changes': MLB teams kneel before season opener in support of Black Lives Matter movement
Yankees, Nationals, Giants and Dodgers players and staff knelt before the national anthem at season openers in support for the Black Lives Matter movement.
Major League Baseball on Fox will have virtual crowd, noise, and the wave
Fox will be taking viewers out to the ballgame by adding a virtual crowd in parks during its baseball telecasts this season.
MLB players taking visible stance on social justice
Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, players kneel during anthem
Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 exhibition victory against the Oakland Athletics.
Dr. Anthony Fauci to throw first pitch for Nationals on Opening Day
Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, will throw the first pitch for the Washington Nationals on opening day, the team announced Monday.
No Canada: Blue Jays barred from playing games in Toronto amid COVID-19 pandemic
Immigration Minister Marco Mendicino made the announcement in a statement.
Philly clarifies ban on public events, opens up possibility of fans at games
City of Philadelphia officials have clarified their ban on public events, opening up the possibility the Eagles would be allowed to have fans in the stadium if the city changes its rules before or during the season, assuming the NFL plays games this season.
Proven winner Joe Girardi gives Phillies hope for success
Joe Girardi won three World Series as a player with the New York Yankees and one more as manager. Now he’s the man in charge in Philadelphia, looking to guide the team to its first winning season and first postseason appearance since 2011.
Giants catcher Buster Posey opts out of 2020 season
Posey announced his decision on Friday. He says his family finalized the adoption of identical twin girls this week.
Phillies All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto patient on contract situation
The All-Star catcher and the Philadelphia Phillies had preliminary discussions about a long-term deal before the coronavirus pandemic but talks between the two sides haven’t progressed.