Four days into MLB's return, it's fair to question the strategy  —  What we have here with Major League Baseball's attempted return in the midst of a global pandemic is utter chaos, which is predictable because these are sports franchises, not health-care providers.

The exile of Oakland A's Bruce Maxwell and the birth of MLB's Black player movement  —  To find Bruce Maxwell's America, you first have to leave it, as he did, by crossing over into another country, into an exile both self-imposed and voluntary.  It is to journey 165 miles southwest …

Giants 2020 MLB schedule release: Dates, times for 60-game season  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  The Giants hope to be under-the-radar contenders in a shortened season.  They'll get a chance right away to prove they'll be right in the mix in the National League West.

Astros' Alex Bregman misses workout after COVID-19 test snafu  —  Astros third baseman Alex Bregman missed Wednesday's workout at Minute Maid Park after a COVID-19 test result tied to his participation did not arrive in time.  The test result that prevented his participation was described as “required” for his presence in the ballpark.

Yoenis Cespedes practices at first base, but Mets manager Luis Rojas says not to read anything into that  —  On a mostly empty field, Yoenis Cespedes' presence was striking.  During a pickoff drill for pitchers, and then again during infield practice, the hobbled leftfielder and maybe DH was manning first base.

MLB's Easiest and Hardest Schedules in 2020  —  Not all schedules are created equal, especially this year.  —  Geography has never held more significance in a Major League Baseball season than this year.  —  Teams will only play clubs in their division—which are already structured based …

Angels Claim Jacob Rhame  —  The Angels announced Wednesday that they've claimed right-handed reliever Jacob Rhame off waivers from the Mets.  Rhame was in the Mets' 60-man player pool, and the Mets have already announced that his spot will be filled by right-hander Ryley Gilliam.

Cubs Release Brandon Morrow  —  The Cubs have released right-handed hurler Brandon Morrow, according to the latest transactions report from Baseball America's Chris Hilburn-Trenkle.  He had been with the organization on a minor-league deal.  —  This would appear to bring an end to the saga of Morrow's tenure with the Cubs.

The Braves are discussing their use of the Tomahawk Chop, but not their name  —  The Washington Redskins announced Friday they would conduct a thorough review of the team's name.  The Cleveland Indians followed by saying they would engage in discussions to determine the best path forward with their name.

Giants Add Three To 60-Man Player Pool  —  The Giants announced Wednesday that they've added lefty Caleb Baragar, outfielder Alexander Canario and right-hander Sam Wolff to their 60-man player pool.  They still have one vacancy if they wish to make another addition.

Latest On Phillies & COVID-19  —  The Phillies were hit with several coronavirus cases relating to their Florida facility late last month.  GM Matt Klentak updated the team's situation today in comments to reporters including Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer (links to Twitter).

Phillies infielder Scott Kingery talks about the hell that is coronavirus  —  If you don't believe this coronavirus thing is real, listen to what Scott Kingery says and you might change your mind.  —  “It started on a Thursday (June 11) when I came down with a headache,” …