Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes becoming part owner of Kansas City RoyalsVideo
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes is joining the ownership group of the Kansas City Royals. The Royals announced the addition of Mahomes, the star quarterback who led the Kansas City Chiefs to a Super Bowl title last season, Tuesday. Mahomes is a former baseball prospect and...
AP source: Yankees-Phillies postponed for 2nd straight day
PHILADELPHIA — The New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies games was postponed Tuesday for the second straight day, according to a person familiar with the league’s decision. The Phillies were waiting for complete results from their covid-19 tests following an outbreak among the Miami Marlins, who played a weekend series in Philadelphia....
MLB temporarily suspends Marlins season through the weekend
MIAMI — MLB temporarily suspended the Miami Marlins’ season through Sunday because of their worsening coronavirus outbreak, and the three remaining games in this week’s New York Yankees-Philadelphia Phillies series were postponed Tuesday. In a statement, MLB said it wanted to allow the Marlins time to focus on providing care...
Rangers’ Kluber could be done for year with shoulder injuryVideo
Two-time AL Cy Young winner Corey Kluber could be done for the season. He is headed to the injured list after working just one inning in his debut as a Texas Rangers starter. He has a tear in a small muscle in his right shoulder and is not expected to...
Josh Harrison signs with Nationals after release by Phillies
WASHINGTON — Utility player Josh Harrison signed a one-year contract with the Washington Nationals and was added to their 30-man active roster Monday, less than a week after he was released by the Philadelphia Phillies. The 33-year-old Harrison is a two-time All-Star and a right-handed hitter who has started games...
2 MLB games postponed as Marlins deal with virus outbreak
MIAMI — Two major league games scheduled for Monday night were postponed after more than a dozen Miami Marlins players and staff members tested positive for the coronavirus in an outbreak that stranded the team in Philadelphia. The Marlins’ home opener against Baltimore was called off, as was the New...
MLB returns with thrills; red flags remain after 1st weekend
NEW YORK — The World Series champion Washington Nationals stood six feet apart along the first base line and watched as a banner commemorating their title was raised, then took a knee alongside the New York Yankees in a call for social justice. Star slugger Juan Soto wasn’t there —...
Astros’ Verlander out at least two weeks with forearm strainVideo
HOUSTON — Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander has a strained right forearm and will be shut down for at least two weeks. Astros manager Dusty Baker announced the injury after Houston’s 7-6 loss to the Mariners on Sunday. Baker denied a report that said the injury would...
Trump says he won’t throw out first pitch at Yankees game
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump won’t be throwing out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium next month after all. Trump tweeted Sunday that he won’t be able to make the trip because of his “strong focus” on the coronavirus, vaccines and the economy. Trump said in the tweet: “We will...
Indians wear road jerseys in home opener to honor minoritiesVideo
CLEVELAND — For their delayed home opener, the Indians elected to wear their blue road jerseys with “Cleveland” on the front as a unified statement of solidarity for minorities as the team contemplates a name change. Owner Paul Dolan recently announced the franchise is considering changing its name from Indians,...
With no crowds, Wrigleyville has different feel for CubsVideo
CHICAGO — Laurie Shaw heard the roar of the crowd and let out a laugh. The Chicago Cubs were about to open their season at long last against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday, and it sure sounded like a packed house at Wrigley Field. Of course, no fans were allowed...
Giants pitcher Sam Coonrod explains why he didn’t kneel during Black Lives Matter moment of unityVideo
LOS ANGELES — Citing his faith as a Christian man and his desire to remain consistent in his beliefs, Giants reliever Sam Coonrod explained why he didn’t kneel during a pregame moment of unity at Dodger Stadium Thursday. “I meant no ill will by it,” Coonrod said. “I don’t think...
MLB opener was most-viewed regular-season game in 9 yearsVideo
BRISTOL, Conn. — The pandemic-delayed Major League Baseball opener was the sport’s most-watched regular-season game on any network in nine years. The New York Yankees’ rain-shortened 4-1 win at the Washington Nationals on Thursday night averaged 4 million viewers on ESPN, according to Nielsen fast national ratings. The game peaked...
Blue Jays to play in Buffalo minor league park amid pandemic
TORONTO — The displaced Toronto Blue Jays will play in Buffalo, N.Y., this year amid the pandemic. The Blue Jays said in a statement Friday that the greater part of their home schedule will be played at Sahlen Field in Buffalo, home of the club’s Triple-A affiliate Buffalo Bisons. General...
Mookie Betts will not receive all money from Dodgers until 2044Video
Mookie Betts will not receive all of his money from his $365 million, 12-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers until he is approaching his 52nd birthday in 2044, according to contract details obtained by The Associated Press. He has a $65 million signing bonus that is guaranteed against work...
Nationals and Yankees kneel ahead of Opening Day national anthem
Players for the Washington Nationals and New York Yankees all took a knee prior to the playing of the National Anthem ahead of Thursday’s first game of the coronavirus-delayed 2020 MLB season. The athletes also held a black ribbon while kneeling to honor the Black Lives Matter movement during the...
Dr. Anthony Fauci’s first pitch for MLB’s return misses its markVideo
The trajectory for Dr. Anthony Fauci’s first pitch for Opening Day would be favorable for any disease-related projection model. Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, had his initial toss go straight into the ground Thursday before the New York Yankees and Washington Nationals contest. Dr....
Yankees, Nationals kneel in Black Lives Matter salute; Fauci tosses 1st pitchVideo
WASHINGTON — The Washington Nationals and New York Yankees knelt in unison before the first game of the baseball season as part of an Opening Day ceremony Thursday night that featured references to the Black Lives Matter movement, the coronavirus pandemic — including an off-the-mark first pitch by Dr. Anthony...
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw to miss Thursday’s opener with back issueVideo
LOS ANGELES — Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw went on the injured list because of a back issue hours before he was scheduled to start Thursday night for Los Angeles against the San Francisco Giants on Opening Day of the shortened season. Manager Dave Roberts said Kershaw’s back stiffened up in...
Indians to meet with Native Americans on potential new nameVideo
CLEVELAND — Before the Cleveland Indians make a definitive decision on changing their name, they’ll listen to those they may have most offended over the past 105 years. Owner Paul Dolan said the team will speak to Native American groups as one of the preliminary steps in the potential name...
MLB expanding playoffs to 16 teams for this seasonVideo
NEW YORK — MLB and the players’ union agreed Thursday to expand the playoffs from 10 teams to 16 for the pandemic-delayed season, a decision that makes it likely teams with losing records will reach the postseason. The agreement was reached hours before the season opener between the New York...
Nationals star Juan Soto positive for covid-19, out for openerVideo
WASHINGTON — Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto tested positive for covid-19 and was put on the injured list Thursday, forcing him to miss the start of the pandemic-delayed season. “You feel bad for him. He’s a great player. The fans want to see him. And it affects our lineup,” Nationals...
MLB predictions: Who will be this year’s big winners?
Tribune-Review staff writer Chris Adamski offers his predictions for the 2020 MLB season, including award winners and playoff and championship participants. National League MVP Ronald Acuna, Braves Before he turned 22 in December, Acuna had accumulated 67 home runs, 53 steals, 205 runs and 165 RBIs — in just 267...
Angels’ Mike Trout confirms he’ll play this year with baby on way
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout is confident enough in baseball’s safety rules to stay on the field during the coronavirus pandemic. Trout has decided to play for the Los Angeles Angels in the shortened baseball season, although his year will be paused in a few weeks by the birth of...
Fox taking fans to the ballgame with a virtual crowd
LOS ANGELES — Fox will be taking viewers out to the ballgame by adding a virtual crowd in parks during its baseball telecasts this season. The network revealed on Thursday that it will include computer-generated fans in the stands beginning with their three games on Saturday. Fox begins its coverage...
