Oakland A’s announce positive COVID-19 result, Sunday’s game vs. Astros postponed
The A's will isolate in Houston until everyone in their traveling party tests negative.
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At least six MLB games won’t be played Thursday after player votes
The Red Sox-Blue Jays, Twins-Tigers, Phillies-Nationals, Rangers-A's, and Rockies-Diamondbacks games have all been postponed.
MLBPA approves MLB proposal to expand playoffs to 16 teams this year, creating up to 22 new postseason games
The planned 2020 postseason now will incorporate 16 teams.
71 MLB players and 12 staffers have tested positive for COVID-19 since June 27
66 positive tests came during intake screening, with 17 new positive tests following during monitoring screening.
MLB players opting out of the 2020 season so far include Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross, and Mike Leake
Several notable MLB players have already chosen to opt out of the 2020 season.
MLBPA announces that players are set to report to training camps, with “all remaining issues resolved” for a 2020 MLB season
The MLBPA and MLB have worked out the proposed report dates and health protocols, and players are now set to report to training camps.
The latest MLB return plan reportedly involves a season of around 80 games in as many home parks as possible, beginning in July
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, MLB will propose a plan involving a July start for the regular season to owners Monday. It would then need MLBPA approval.
