Alex Bregman, guests play video games during 24-hour livestream fundraiser for Houston Food Bank
Houston Astros third baseman Alex Bregman and other professional athlete special guests will battle it out in a virtual video game arena to raise money for the Houston Food Bank during the COVID-19 pandemic.
AP source: MLB owners approve plan to start season in July
Major League Baseball operations had been previously suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it was unclear when, and if, gameplay would resume in 2020.
Official MLB statement is due this week on refunds, some teams starting April game refunding
Patrick Ryan of Eventellect talks about status of MLB and ticket refunds -some teams are refunding ONLY April games. Some are refunding April, May and June. some are giving fans a bonus credit for future purchases.
Red Sox stripped of 2nd-round draft pick for breaking video rules, ex-manager Cora banned through 2020 postseason
The Boston Red Sox were stripped of their second-round pick in this year’s amateur draft by Major League Baseball for sign stealing in 2018 and former manager Alex Cora was suspended through the 2020 postseason for his previous conduct as bench coach with the Houston Astros.
Astros’ Alex Bregman launches $1M campaign to help feed Houstonians impacted by COVID-19 pandemic
Houston Astro Alex Bregman has launched a $1M fundraising campaign to help feed Houston-area residents experiencing food insecurity during the COVID-19 crisis.
Astros' players collaborate to help Houston during COVID-19 pandemic
Through the organization, Athletes and Causes and their Project Frontline, Joe, Allie, Lance, and Kara contributed to the efforts to distribute 300-500 meals to the medical staff at Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital in Houston Tuesday, with the food provided by the Berg Hospitality Group, which includes B & B Butchers & Restaurant.
Astros and Texans provide meals to medical staff during COVID-19 outbreak
355 pizzas were provided by the Texans for lunch for staff members at the COVID-19 testing sites.
All 30 MLB clubs to each pay $1 million toward ballpark workers during coronavirus delay
More details regarding how and when the funds will be available will be announced on a team-by-team basis.
Astro's pitcher Verlander undergoes surgery to right groin
Verlander will miss approximately six weeks.
Astros' George Springer donates $100K to help Minute Maid Park employees
George Springer is donating $100,000 to help those employees who will lose wages because of any events canceled at Minute Maid Park.
Astros' Bregman donates 1K quarantine food kits to Houston Food Bank
The Houston Food Bank says this will ensure students who depend on free lunches will get 28 meals per kit.
Here are the major pro sporting events that have been postponed, delayed or canceled due to coronavirus
The announcements come a day after the NBA announced it would be suspending its season.
Houston Astros implement new autograph rules in response to COVID-19 outbreak
Personal contact, such as handshakes, as well as the exchanging of items, will be prohibited for the time being. Fans will be able to obtain pre-signed items before and during the game.
Astros ‘Hate Us’ t-shirts causing a stir after sign-stealing scandal
An online t-shirt company is asking Astros fans to show their support by wearing a t-shirt that says "Hate Us". Almost everyone we talked to found the message either confusing or mean-spirited. Only one person would actually buy and wear the shirt.
Astros 'Hate Us' t-shirts causing a stir after sign-stealing scandal
An online t-shirt company is asking Astros fans to show their support by wearing a t-shirt that says "Hate Us". Almost everyone we talked to found the message either confusing or mean-spirited. Only one person would actually buy and wear the shirt.
'I hope your kids get cancer': Astros' Josh Reddick alleges death threats over sign-stealing scandal
It isn't just Reddick receiving death threats. He says his other teammates have had the same experience.
Braves' Markakis blasts Astros: 'Every single guy over there needs a beating'
Atlanta Braves outfielder Nick Markakis is making it known how he feels about the Houston Astro's sign-stealing scandal, and how the league has handled it.
Season ticket holder suing the Houston Astros
The lawsuit – aimed at gaining class-action status – say that through the cheating scandal, the Astros “secretly put a deficient product on the field.”
Season ticket holder sues the Houston Astros
One Astros season ticket holder filed a class-action lawsuit on Friday against the organization in the wake of their sign-stealing scandal, on the grounds of deceptive trade practice.
Houston Astros suspend right-handed pitcher Francis Martes for violating drug policy
Major League Baseball supsended Houston Astros' right-handed pitcher Francis Martes for 162 games after testing positive for Boldenone, a performance-enhancing substance.