Nationals and Yankees players kneel during moment of silence

Players were seen holding a black fabric that spanned both foul lines in a nod to the ongoing protests​ across the country.

• Jul 23, 2020

Washington Nationals star Juan Soto tests positive for coronavirus

Soto, a 21-year-old left fielder who was a breakout star of last postseason, will be sidelined until he can come up negative on two consecutive coronavirus tests.

• Jul 23, 2020

MLB opens shortened 2020 season

Major League Baseball is back in action after a three-month delay due to the coronavirus pandemic. CBS Sports HQ's Will Middlebrooks joins CBSN to break down the changes we'll see this season and give his bold predictions.

• Jul 23, 2020
• 05:07

Opening day: Empty parks, fake crowd noise and air high-fives

A baseball season that was on the brink before it ever began because of the virus outbreak is set to start Thursday night.

• Jul 23, 2020

Blue Jays still looking for a home stadium as opener approaches

The day before the MLB season begins, Pennsylvania officials said the Blue Jays would not be allowed to play in Pittsburgh due to coronavirus concerns.

• Jul 22, 2020

Dr. Anthony Fauci to throw first pitch at MLB's Opening Day game

"Dr. Fauci has been a true champion for our country during the COVID-19 pandemic and throughout his distinguished career, so it is only fitting that we honor him as we kick off the 2020 season ..." the Nationals tweeted.

• Jul 21, 2020

Blue Jays barred from playing games in Canada for 2020 season

The Canadian government announced it would be too dangerous to allow players to travel to and from areas in the U.S. with a high risk of infection.

• Jul 18, 2020

Astros cancel workout after staff member "potentially exposed" to person with virus

"We are working closely with MLB and our team physicians to follow the established testing and cleaning protocols so that we can safely bring our players and staff back to the field as soon as possible."

• Jul 11, 2020

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.

• Jul 10, 2020

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.

• Jul 6, 2020

David Price opts out of 2020 MLB season

Price is the seventh player to opt out of the 2020 season thus far.

• Jul 4, 2020

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.

• Jul 3, 2020

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.

• Jul 1, 2020

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.

• Jul 1, 2020
• 01:38

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.

• Jun 30, 2020

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

• Jun 28, 2020

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.

• Jun 20, 2020
• 02:40

MLB announces 60-game season, to begin at end of July

This would be the league's shortest season since 1878.

• Jun 24, 2020

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.

• Jun 22, 2020
• 05:18

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.

• Jun 20, 2020

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.

• Jun 20, 2020

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.

• May 26, 2020

David Ortiz shot in Dominican Republic

Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz was hospitalized following surgery for a gunshot wound after being ambushed by a man in a bar in his native Dominican Republic. Ortiz's father said his son is out of danger and that the bullet had not hit any major organ.

• Jun 10, 2019
• 01:09

Concerns over netting at MLB games

Fans and players want Major League Baseball to extend protective netting to the foul poles amid a slew of injuries in the last few months. Matt Snyder of CBSSports.com joined CBSN to break down the controversy and how the league plans to address it.

• Jul 4, 2019
• 05:57

Girl's powerful essay recognized by MLB

Along with its top players, Major League Baseball is recognizing a special 11-year-old girl at Tuesday's All-Star Game. She shared what it was like to be teased because of her Muslim faith with the hope of helping others. James Brown has her story.

• Jul 9, 2019
• 02:34

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