Baseball

Zack Greinke does not seem thrilled about universal DH

Zack Greinke has long been the proverbial “pitcher who rakes,” so the new designated hitter rule is not exactly a welcome change for him.

Albert Almora crashes into wall during Cubs’ intrasquad game but seems fine

Albert Almora crashed into the center field wall at Wrigley Field during an instrasquad game on Friday, but he appears to be fine.

Michael Kopech opts out of 2020 MLB season

Michael Kopech has become the latest MLB player to opt out of the league’s shortened season.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. changing primary positions in 2020

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. came into the majors last season as a third baseman, but the slugger will be moving across the diamond this year.

Report: Blue Jays players told they could be fined $750K, jailed for leaving Toronto bubble

Toronto Blue Jays players and staff have been living at a hotel near the Rogers Centre as they prepare for the 2020 season, and they will reportedly face some harsh penalties if they don’t foll

Buster Posey has missed three Giants workouts, still evaluating things

Buster Posey remains uncertain about playing in the shortened 2020 MLB season.
Posey reported to San Francisco Giants camp over the weekend but admitted at the time that he was unsure about playing.

JT Realmuto, Phillies still have not progressed on contract negotiations

JT Realmuto’s staring contest with the Philadelphia Phillies continues.

Video: Jason Varitek serves as umpire for Red Sox, has epic punchout move

MLB teams are doing a lot of intrasquad games during summer camp. That means they need to come up with their own umpires, and the Boston Red Sox have a creative solution for that.