Major League Baseball’s trade deadline is set for 4 p.m. on Monday, a month later than usual due to the COVID-19-shortened 2020 season.
Author: Jesse Yomtov, USA TODAY
MLB power rankings: Fernando Tatis Jr. has San Diego Padres set to end postseason drought
What a week it was for the San Diego Padres, who appear to be a good bet to make the expanded postseason field.
Mets legend Dwight Gooden says Yoenis Cespedes may get ‘blackballed’ after 2020 opt-out
Yoenis Cespedes opted out of the 2020 MLB season after starting the season with the team, which drew the ire of former Cy Young winner Dwight Gooden.
MLB power rankings: Athletics take top spot with nine-game winning streak
The Oakland Athletics have already built a five game lead in the AL West, starting the season 12-4. They’ve lost wild-card game two years in a row.
Cardinals’ series vs. Pirates postponed, leaving team 46 days to play 55 games
The St. Louis Cardinals have played just five games this season and none since July 29.
Shohei Ohtani makes blunder as first baserunner under MLB’s new extra-inning rule
Shohei Ohtani, who made the last out in the ninth inning, was placed on second to start the top of the 10th against the Oakland A’s.
Athletics’ Matt Olson hits eerie walk-off grand slam in empty stadium vs. Angels
Oakland’s Matt Olson crushed a walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday.
MLB Opening Day updates: Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks tosses complete game shutout vs. Brewers
MLB’s shortened 2020 season gets into full swing Friday with 14 games – which will already have an impact on the pennant races.
Mookie Betts, Gabe Kapler kneel during national anthem before Dodgers-Giants opener
Dodgers star Mookie Betts and Giants manager Gabe Kapler were among those who took a knee during the national anthem on Thursday.
Dodgers put Clayton Kershaw on injured list; Dustin May to start opening day vs. Giants
Clayton Kershaw pitched 178 ⅓ innings in 2019, the most he had thrown in a season since 2015.