Buster Posey opts out of coronavirus-shortened MLB season
The Giants said on Twitter Posey is an "integral" part of the team, and fully supports his decision.
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MLB releases shortened schedule amid COVID-19 testing delays
The schedule was a bright spot on an otherwise shaky day in baseball's reboot following a monthslong shut down. Opening night on July 23 will feature the Yankees visiting the Nationals.
David Price opts out of 2020 MLB season
Price is the seventh player to opt out of the 2020 season thus far.
Cleveland Indians "to determine the best path forward" for name
"The recent social unrest in our community and our country has only underscored the need for us to keep improving as an organization on issues of social justice," the team said.
MLB players report for testing ahead of shortened season
"We were doing workouts by time, you know? You have to reserve a time. I wasn't interacting with a lot of people there," Yoán Moncada of the Chicago White Sox said of his preparation for the shortened season.
Former Mets player getting paid till 2035
Former major league baseball player Bobby Bonilla hasn't played for the New York Mets since 1999. However, the team continues to pay him nearly $1.2 million every July 1 until 2035 in an unusual deal that's connected in a way to convicted financier Bernie Madoff.
Several MLB players opt out of 2020 season over virus
The 60-game season, originally scheduled to begin March 26, will now start at the end of July.
Ken Burns: "Baseball is a mirror of our country"
The documentary filmmaker talks about the role the sport has played in American society, especially in times of crisis
Family discovers trove of baseball cards
One New Jersey family discovered a trove of baseball memorabilia in the attic of their Uncle Jimmy. His lifelong collection of baseball cards and memorabilia dating back nearly 90 years left behind priceless memories, and potential fortune to his family. Dana Jacobson reports.
MLB announces 60-game season, to begin at end of July
This would be the league's shortest season since 1878.
Coronavirus impact on sports return
USA Today reports that at least 40 MLB players and team staff have tested positive for COVID-19. David Samson, former president of the Miami Marlins and host of the CBS Sports podcast "Nothing Personal," spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about his concerns over the attempts to bring back professional and college sports.
Yankees and Mets will train in New York, not Florida, Cuomo says
The news comes after the MLB decided to temporarily close all spring training facilities in Florida and Arizona for cleaning.
Family discovers trove of valuable baseball memorabilia in uncle's attic
It took them days to sort through the array of signed cards, clippings, ticket stubs and programs.
Sports stadiums are finding creative ways to cater to fans
Professional sports franchises are converting their fields into drive-in movie theaters — and even listing their entire facility on Airbnb.
Trump honors Mariano Rivera
President Trump honored baseball Hall-of-Famer Mariano Rivera with the Medal of Freedom in a White House ceremony. The president called the former Yankees All-Star perhaps the greatest pitcher in history.
Mets' Pete Alonso donates cleats to 9/11 museum
Mets slugger Pete Alonso visited the National September 11 Memorial and Museum on Tuesday to donate the custom cleats and baseball bat honoring first responders that he used in a game on the 18th anniversary of the terrorist attacks. CBSN New York's Nick Caloway reports.
MLB postseason and NFL highlights
The MLB playoffs are underway as baseball's best teams vie for a shot at the World Series. In the NFL, marquee match-ups are dominating the headlines. Bill Reiter, host of Reiter's Block on CBS Sports HQ, joined CBSN to break down the biggest sports stories.
MLB owners, players feud over plan to start 2020 season
Major League Baseball's owners are in talks with the players' union over a plan to bring the sport back in 2020. Some players are concerned about the proposal's safety, as well as the revenue sharing aspects. David Samson of CBS Sports joins CBSN with a look at his ideas for safely playing baseball this year.
MLB rolling out new opioid testing policy
Major League Baseball is making major updates to its drug testing policies. The league announced Thursday it will starting testing for opioids and cocaine, but has removed marijuana from its list of banned substances. The announcement comes after the death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs. CBSN Los Angeles reports.
Astros fire GM & manager over sign stealing scandal
The Houston Astros on Monday fired general manager Jeff Luhnow and manager A.J. Hinch after Major League Baseball found that the club used technology to steal signs. CBS Sports HQ's Jim Bowden joins CBSN with the latest.
Astros criticized for scandal apology
Members of the Houston Astros issued their first apology one month after the public found out about the sign-stealing scandal that MLB says the team used during the 2017 World Series. But critics, such as CBS Sports HQ MLB analyst David Samson, are unsatisfied with their remarks. He joined CBSN to discuss why.
MLB clarifies new marijuana policies
Major League Baseball is clarifying its policies surrounding marijuana three months after removing it from the banned substance list. David Samson, host of the CBS Sports podcast "Nothing Personal," joins CBSN to explain what this means for players and why the league is relaxing its policy.
Nearly 3.2 million more jobless claims filed
For the seventh straight week, unemployment claims are in the millions. More than 33 million Americans have now filed claims for unemployment benefits since mid-March. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss what this means to the economy and which Americans are being hit hardest.
Mets star Pete Alonso is ready for season, even without fans
Amid the coronavirus lockdowns, Alonso is launching a charity called Homers for Heroes, recognizing "everyday heroes."
Baseball player found out on Facebook his family was dead
Blake Bivens spoke publicly for the first time about the deaths of wife Emily, 1-year-old son Cullen and mother-in-law Joan Bernard.
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