New MLB rules: shower at home, don’t spit, and mascots are banned
Major League Baseball will look somewhat like high school ball this year under protocols to deal with the new coronavirus, with showers at ballparks discouraged and players possibly arriving in uniform, like they did when they were teenagers.
Under 1% of MLB employees test positive for virus antibodies
Researchers received 6,237 completed surveys from employees of 26 clubs. That led to 5,754 samples obtained in the U.S. on April 14 and 15 and 5,603 records that were used. The survey kit had a 0.5% false positive rate.
AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in July
Major League Baseball operations had been previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was unclear when, and if, gameplay would resume in 2020.
Philadelphia Phillies team up with local food banks to provide hunger relief
The Philadelphia Phillies teamed up with local partners to donate hundreds of cases of food to local food banks and pantries in need during the coronavirus pandemic.
Phillie Phanatic launching virtual storytime with celebrity readers
The weekly event will feature a guest reader from the Phillies who will read a book from the popular Phanatic book series with help from the Phanatic himself.
MLB teams adjusting as pandemic affects draft preparation
It is unclear how the Major League Baseball draft will look or when it will take place.
Philadelphia sports teams promote message of hope amid coronavirus pandemic
The video salutes healthcare providers, first responders, and essential workers on the front lines of the pandemic.
Report: Roy Halladay was doing stunts when plane crashed in Florida
He was doing a series of maneuvers when the plane suddenly nosedived into the water on Nov. 7, 2017.
Major League Baseball employees will participate in 10,000-person COVID-19 study
Researchers have partnered with Major League Baseball employees in a 10,000-person study aimed at further understanding the rate of infection of the novel coronavirus in the United States.
Retired Angels outfielder Jim Edmonds tests positive for COVID-19
Retired Angels outfielder Jim Edmonds has revealed that he tested positive for the coronavirus but is "completely symptom-free now and doing really well."
Sixers' Michael Rubin announces plans to produce masks, hospital gowns to help in fight against COVID-19
Sixers partner Michael Rubin and Major League Baseball announced plans on Thursday to halt production of MLB uniforms and use the same jersey fabric to produce masks and gowns to help the fight against COVID-19.
All 30 MLB clubs to each pay $1 million toward ballpark workers during coronavirus delay
More details regarding how and when the funds will be available will be announced on a team-by-team basis.
NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS closing locker rooms amid coronavirus scare
The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel in response to the coronavirus crisis.
Phillies see potential to turn rotation into a strength
For the Philadelphia Phillies to compete in a tough division, they need better starting pitching.
Report: Phillies instruct players to not sign autographs before games over coronavirus concerns
Acting on a league memo, the Philadelphia Phillies will follow CDC recommendations and have instructed players to not sign autographs for fans.
Phillies offering 'ballpark passes' for crazy cheap spring games
The Philadelphia Phillies are offering two ballpark passes for regular season home games this spring on the cheap.
AP: MLB appoints 1st black umpire crew chief
Major League Baseball has appointed its first African American umpire crew chief, promoting Kerwin Danley to the position this week, The Associated Press has learned.
'It's a girl!' Chicago Cubs infielder helps with couple's gender reveal
An Indiana couple found out they were having a baby girl after Chicago Cubs infielder David Bote helped with their gender reveal at a spring training game on February 25.
Creators of original Phillie Phanatic call mascot's redesign 'an affront'
Wayde Harrison and Bonnie Erickson issued a statement Tuesday accusing the Phillies of a “lack of good faith in negotiating for an extension."
Phillie Phanatic debuts his spring training makeover
The Phillie Phanatic debuted a new look during spring training Sunday amid an ongoing copyright lawsuit with the mascot's original creators.