MLB Announces 2021 Schedule  —  In what amounts to a statement of optimism, Major League Baseball has decided to announce the schedule for the 2021 season much earlier than is usual — and before the current campaign has even begun.  Each team's Twitter account has provided the relevant schedule, for those that want a closer look.

MLB umpires Joe West, Gerry Davis take opposing stances on COVID-shortened 2020 season  —  These two friends have worked in the same business for nearly 40 years together but are taking opposite stances on the upcoming Major League Baseball season.  —  They are 67-year-old umpires Joe West …

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 …

Will Nationals follow tradition with gold uniforms for home opener?  One video suggests so  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  started to receive their World Series rings, something many have been waiting for since the final out in Houston back in October of 2019.

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.

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.

Detroit Tigers' Daniel Norris tests positive for COVID-19, but feels ‘healthy and ready’  —  Daniel Norris is currently in protocol for coronavirus recovery, he said.  —  Norris, the Detroit Tigers' left-handed starter, has not been at the team's training camp since it began on Friday.

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 …

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.

Dodgers' Mookie Betts fully prepared but has doubts on start of season  —  Major League Baseball released its schedule for an unprecedented 60-game season Monday, on a day when the sport's return felt particularly far-fetched.  The Houston Astros, Washington Nationals and St. Louis Cardinals canceled …