Sports News - Baseball kicks off with preseason training
Kansas City Royals manager Mike Matheny
Kansas City Royals Alex Gordon connects for a sacrifice RBI in the first inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in an exhibition game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Starting Pitcher Miles Mikolas
St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Miles Mikolas delivers a pitch to the Kansas City Royals during a exhibition game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Kansas City Royals coach John Mabry watches batting practice before an exhibition game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Major League umpires (L to R) D.J. Reyburn, Ron Kulpa and Andy Fletcher, wait to enter the field for a Kansas City Royals-St. Louis Cardinals exhibition game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Wednesday, July 22, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Baltimore Orioles vs Washington Nationals Exhibition Game in Washington, DC
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Patrick Corbin (46) pitches abasing the Baltimore Orioles during an exhibition game at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Baltimore Orioles vs Washington Nationals Exhibition Game in Washington, DC
Washington Nationals second baseman Starlin Castro (14) connects for a hits against the Baltimore Orioles in their exhibition game at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Baltimore Orioles vs Washington Nationals Exhibition Game in Washington, DC
Washington Nationals Adam Eaton (2) celebrates after scoring off of a RBI single by Howie Kendrick against the Baltimore Orioles during an exhibition game at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Baltimore Orioles vs Washington Nationals Exhibition Game in Washington, DC
Baltimore Orioles Dilson Herrera slides home in the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals in their exhibition game at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Baltimore Orioles vs Washington Nationals Exhibition Game in Washington, DC
Washington Nationals left fielder Juan Soto (22) swing for a ball against the Baltimore Orioles during an exhibition game at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Edmundo Sosa (L) and Rangel Ravelo share a laugh as they walk to the dugout for a inter-squad game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Austin Dean rounds second base for third as he advances on a hit during a inter-squad game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cleveland Indians Exhibition Game in Cleveland
Cleveland Indians Adam Cimber (90) pitches during the seventh inning of an exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio on Monday, July 20, 2020. Major League Baseball is starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cleveland Indians Exhibition Game in Cleveland
Pittsburgh Pirates Bryan Reynolds (10) is unable to come up with a catch on a ball hit by Cleveland Indians Francisco Lindor in the third inning of an exhibition game at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio on Monday, July 20, 2020. Major League Baseball is starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI
Pittsburgh Pirates vs Cleveland Indians Exhibition Game in Cleveland
Cleveland Indians Jose Ramirez (11), Oscar Mercado (35), and Francisco Lindor (12) stand for the National Anthem prior to an exhibition game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio on Monday, July 20, 2020. Major League Baseball is starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI
Dodgers and Diamondbacks Play Exhibition Game in L.A.
Los Angeles Dodgers' right fielder Mookie Betts celebrates his three-run homer in the second inning with third base coach Dino Ebel at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday, July 20, 2020. Betts and Joc Pederson homered during a five-run second inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-1 in their second exhibition game at Dodger Stadium. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty wipes his face during batting practice at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Monday, July 20, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Baltimore Orioles Vs. Washington Nationals at Camden Yards
Washington Nationals' Juan Soto (22) scores past Baltimore Orioles catcher Austin Wynns (R) on a double by Howie Kendrick in the seventh inning of a Major League Baseball preseason game at Camden Yards in Baltimore, Maryland on Monday, July 20, 2020. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Baltimore Orioles preseason game against Washington Nationals at Camden Yards
Baltimore Orioles' DJ Stewart (24) singles off Washington Nationals starting pitcher Stephen Strasburg (C) during the first inning of a Major League Baseball preseason game at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD, on Monday, July 20, 2020. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) hits a two run home run in the sixth inning of a preseason MLB baseball game against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Photo by Corey Sipkin/UPI
New York Yankees starting pitcher Jordan Montgomery (47) throws a pitch in the fourth inning of a preseason MLB baseball game against the New York Mets at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Photo by Corey Sipkin/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Daniel Ponce de Leon looks at the baseball as Justin Williams runs the bases, hitting a two run home run during a inter-squad game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Max Schrock gets under a fly ball off the bat of Dexter Fowler during a inter-squad game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, July 19, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Cleveland Indians players celebrate the 5-3 win against the Pittsburgh Pirates with bumping feet on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
Pirates Player Receives Hand Sanitizer at PNC Park
Pittsburgh Pirates player receives hand sanitizer at he returns to the dugout during an exhibition game against the Cleveland Indians on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
Washington Nationals pitcher Max Scherzer throws against the Philadelphia Phillies, in the first inning at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Philadelphia Phillies Didi Gregorius (C) celebrates with teammates after hitting a three run home run against the Washington Nationals in the first inning at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola throws against the Washington Nationals, at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on Saturday, July 18, 2020. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
New York Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen sits behind cardboard cutouts of fans in the stands during a summer camp workout at Citi Field on Friday, July 17, 2020 in New York City. Photo by Corey Sipkin/UPI
New York Mets starting pitcher Jacob deGrom (48) walks to the dugout during a summer camp workout at Citi Field on Friday, July 17, 2020 in New York City. Photo by Corey Sipkin/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Matt Carpenter fields a ground ball during a inter-squad game at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Pittsburgh Pirates Pitcher Mitch Keller at PNC Park
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Mitch Keller (23) throws during an intrasquad game at the summer workouts at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Thursday, July 16, 2020. Major League Baseball is starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
New York Yankees Hold Spring Training at Yankee Stadium
New York Yankees relief pitcher Jonathan Holder (56) pitches in a intrasquad game during summer training workouts at Yankee Stadium in New York City on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Photo by Corey Sipkin/UPI
Major League Officials talk With Masks on During Indians Training Camp
Major League officials Tim Timmons (L) and Ed Hickox talk between innings of the Cleveland Indians training camp intrasquad game at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Major League Baseball is starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI
Washington Nationals Erick Fedde during Training Camp in Washington, DC
Washington Nationals Erick Fedde pitches during an intersquad game in training camp at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Washington Nationals Stephen Strasburg during Training Camp in Washington, DC
Washington Nationals Stephen Strasburg pitches during an intersquad game in training camp at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Washington Nationals Eric Thames during Training Camp in Washington, DC
Washington Nationals Eric Thames bats during an intersquad game in training camp at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Lane Thomas is tagged out at second base by St. Louis Cardinals Tommy Edman, during a team intersquad game at Busch Stadium on Sunday, July 12, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
New York Yankees Hold Spring Training at Yankee Stadium
New York Yankees Clint Frazier wears a face mask while players take batting practice during a spring training workout at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, July 11, 2020. It was announced during the workout that New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman has tested positive for the coronavirus and is experiencing mild symptoms. Major League Baseball has begun their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New York Yankees Hold Spring Training at Yankee Stadium
New York Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka smiles while throwing balls in the outfield during a spring training workout at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Major League Baseball has begun their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
New York Yankees Hold Spring Training at Yankee Stadium
New York Yankees stretch during a spring training workout at Yankee Stadium on Saturday, July 11, 2020. It was announced during the workout that New York Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman has tested positive for the coronavirus and is experiencing mild symptoms. Major League Baseball has begun their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI
Los Angeles Dodgers Hold Summer Camp at Dodger Stadium
Dodgers' Garcia (72) crushes the ball over the centerfield wall for a solo home run during an intrasquad game in preparation for the shortened MLB season at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, July 10, 2020. Major League Baseball is starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
Los Angeles Dodgers Hold Summer Camp at Dodger Stadium
Dodgers' left fielder Joc Pederson celebrates with third base coach Dino Ebel after hitting a solo home run during an intrasquad game in preparation for the shortened MLB season at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday, July 10, 2020. Major League Baseball is starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Paul Goldschmidt smiles at the dugout at Busch Stadium during Summer Camp in St. Louis on Friday, July 10, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals, some with masks, watch batting practice at Busch Stadium during Summer Camp in St. Louis on Friday, July 10, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Tyler O'Neill walks back to the dugout after batting at Busch Stadium during Summer Camp in St. Louis on Friday, July 10, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Yadier Molina walks to the dugout after an inning of batting practice at Busch Stadium during Summer Camp in St. Louis on Friday, July 10, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Pittsburgh Pirates Play a Practice Game at PNC Park
Pittsburgh Pirates play a practice game during summer workouts at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Friday, July 10, 2020. Major League Baseball is starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
Pittsburgh Pirates Play a Practice Game at PNC Park
Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco (25) watches from the dugout during a practice game at summer workouts at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Friday, July 10, 2020. Major League Baseball is starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright points to the field as other pitcher watch a inter squad game during Summer Camp at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Korean left-handed pitcher Kwang-hyun "KK" Kim, walks to the seats to watch a inter squad game during Summer Camp at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Thursday, July 9, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Dexter Fowler connects during Summer Camp practice at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Pirates Gregory Polanco During Summer Workouts at PNC Park
Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Gregory Polanco takes batting practice in a light rain during summer workouts at PNC Park in Pittsburgh on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Major League Baseball is starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Archie Carpenter/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Brett Cecil throws batting practice at Summer Camp at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Matt Carpenter (L) and Dexter Fowler prepare to take batting practice during Summer Camp at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Wednesday, July 7, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals manager Mike Schildt watches batting practice from the dugout at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Washington Nationals hold Training Camp at Nationals Park
Washington Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg runs in the outfield during training camp at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Washington Nationals hold Training Camp at Nationals Park
Washington Nationals pitchers Stephen Strasburg and Erick Fedde are seen in the bullpen during training camp at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Washington Nationals hold Training Camp at Nationals Park
Washington Nationals outfielder Yadiel Hernandez participates in practice during training camp at Nationals Park in Washington, DC on Tuesday, July 7, 2020. Photo by Kevin Dietsch/UPI
Cleveland Indians Lindor Sprays Sanitizer on the Hands of Manager Francona
Cleveland Indians Francisco Lindor sprays hand sanitizer on the hands of manager Terry Francona during the team's training camp workout at Progressive Field in Cleveland, Ohio on Monday, July 6, 2020. Major League Baseball is starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Hold Spring Training At Busch Stadium
St. Louis Cardinals stretch before practice at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Major League teams are just starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Hold Spring Training At Busch Stadium
St. Louis Cardinals Paul DeJong connects during batting practice at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Major League teams are just starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Hold Spring Training At Busch Stadium
St. Louis Cardinals President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak watches batting batting practice from the stands at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Major League teams are just starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Hold Spring Training At Busch Stadium
St. Louis Cardinals Dexter Fowler laughs with teammates during batting practice at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Major League teams are just starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Chicago Cubs right fielder Jason Heyward bats in a scrimmage during training camp at Wrigley Field on Saturday, July 4, 2020 in Chicago. Major League Baseball is starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/UPI
Members of the Chicago Cubs warm up before playing in a scrimmage game during training camp at Wrigley Field on Saturday, July 4, 2020 in Chicago. Major League Baseball is starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/UPI
Chicago Cubs left fielder Kyle Schwarber throws the baseball during training camp at Wrigley Field on Saturday, July 4, 2020 in Chicago. Major League Baseball is starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Kamil Krzaczynski/UPI
Baltimore Orioles hold training camp at Camden Yards
A security official wearing a face mask watches from behind a gate at Camden Yards during the Baltimore Orioles first training camp workout in Baltimore, MD, on Friday, July 3, 2020. Major League Baseball is starting the 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
Baltimore Orioles hold training camp at Camden Yards
Baltimore Orioles first baseman Chris Davis (19) smiles during the team's first training camp workout at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD, on Friday, July 3, 2020. Major League Baseball is starting the 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by David Tulis/UPI
St. Louis Cardinals Hold Spring Training At Busch Stadium
Members of the St. Louis Cardinals hold batting practice at the start of the team's first spring training workout at Busch Stadium in St. Louis on Friday, July 3, 2020. Major League Baseball is starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Bill Greenblatt/UPI
Royals Terry Bradshaw Wears a Mask at Summer Camp Training at Kauffman Stadium
Kansas City Royals hitting coach Terry Bradshaw wears a mask at the start of a Summer Camp training workout at Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Friday, July 3, 2020. Major League Baseball is finally starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Kyle Rivas/UPI
A Royals Fan Cutout is on Display at Kauffman Stadium
An example cutout of a fan is on display as Kansas City Royals take the field at the start of Summer Camp training at Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Friday, July 3, 2020. Major League Baseball is finally starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Kyle Rivas/UPI
Royals pitcher Greg Holland Practices at Summer Camp Training at Kauffman Stadium
Kansas City Royals pitcher Greg Holland practices at the start of Summer Camp training at Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Friday, July 3, 2020. Major League Baseball is finally starting their 2020 season after the COVID-19 pandemic caused months of delays. Photo by Kyle Rivas/UPI