MLB, players agree to expand playoffs to 16 teams

Major League Baseball 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.

Colorado Rockies beat the Rangers in first exhibition game under new roof

The Rangers finally played their first game at their new home Tuesday night. The team hosted the Colorado Rockies in an exhibition game at Globe Life Field.

MLB players taking visible stance on social justice

Major League Baseball hasn't always been at the forefront of the social justice movement in recent years, with leagues like the NBA and NFL usually taking center stage.

San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, players kneel during anthem

Kapler and several of his players knelt during the national anthem before their 6-2 exhibition victory against the Oakland Athletics.

Dr. Anthony Fauci to throw first pitch for Nationals on Opening Day

Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, will throw the first pitch for the Washington Nationals on opening day, the team announced Monday.

Texas Rangers to have piped-in crowd noise for 2020 home games

There won’t be any fans in the stands when the Texas Rangers open the 2020 season on Friday night, but it will probably sound just like any other game.

Astros cancel Summer Camp workout at Minute Maid Park

According to Astros General Manager James Click, they were alerted that a staff member was potentially exposed to a COVID-positive individual outside of the organization. 

Texas Rangers announce fans can be represented at games with ‘DoppelRanger’ program

With the possibility that the Texas Rangers will begin their season playing in an empty ballpark to start their season, they have started a new program that allows fans to be represented at the games with 2D cardboard images.