Source: Braves signing free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig  —  Free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig is signing with the Atlanta Braves, a source told ESPN, confirming a report by MLB.com.  —  The agreement comes after Braves outfielder Nick Markakis decided to opt out of the 2020 season earlier this month.

Brian Urlacher, Travis Kelce, DeMarco Murray join Jennifer Lopez-Alex Rodriguez bid to buy Mets  —  Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher, Super Bowl champion Travis Kelce and 2014 NFL Offensive Player of the Year DeMarco Murray are part of a group of investors who have joined power couple Jennifer Lopez …

Boston Red Sox, starter Zack Godley close to deal; righty made 57 starts for Arizona in 2017-2018  —  The Red Sox are closing in on an agreement with right-handed pitcher Zack Godley, according to a baseball source.  Boston immediately started pursuing Godley after he was released by the Tigers on Monday.

Strat-O-Matic's 2020 MLB All-Star Game Broadcast Live Tonight Featuring Drew Carey  —  Tonight in Los Angeles would have been the 91st Major League Baseball All-Star game, a mid-summer classic between the American League and the National League.  —  As everyone knows by now the game will not be played …

Report: About 10 MLB umpires opt out over coronavirus concerns  —  About 10 Major League Baseball umpires have opted out of this season, choosing not to work games in the shortened schedule because of concerns over the coronavirus.  —  Two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press about the decisions Tuesday.

Mets' Marcus Stroman plans on having a big season as he enters walk year  —  Marcus Stroman has been playing baseball since he was a kid.  He starred at Patchogue-Medford High School, then Duke University.  He was drafted by the Blue Jays in 2012 and was traded to the Mets in 2019.

Mets Sale: Steve Cohen, Josh Harris, A-Rod Advance to Second Round  —  Billionaires Steve Cohen and Josh Harris, a group led by Alex Rodriguez and a fourth unidentified party have all advanced to the second round of bidding for the New York Mets, people familiar with the matter told Sportico.

Detroit Tigers observations: Riley Greene looks like future star  —  Here are five observations from the Detroit Tigers' intrasquad game on Monday morning at Comerica Park:  —  1. Starting off: In his second intrasquad appearance of the past week, right-hander Michael Fulmer started off slow …

How to watch Phillies intrasquad games live starting tonight  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Beginning tonight at 7 p.m. through Friday, the Phillies will be streaming each of their intrasquad games.  Fans can watch on Phillies.com or on the Phillies' accounts on YouTube, Twitter or Facebook.

Blue Jays' Cavan Biggio looking for fast start to season in which “anyone can win”  —  If you saw Bo Bichette blast the first pitch in Tuesday's intrasquad game deep into the Rogers Centre seats, you certainly got the feeling that he's ready.  —  Starting pitchers Matt Shoemaker and Hyun-Jin Ryu …

10 days to Opening Day: Astros and MLB hope COVID-related ‘fire drills’ come to an end  —  In 10 days, the Houston Astros will open their pandemic-shortened 2020 season, and as they quickly ramp up through three weeks of “summer camp” training, the red flags are impossible to ignore.

Jordan Hicks Opts Out Of 2020 Season  —  Cardinals closer Jordan Hicks has opted out of the 2020 season, citing preexisting health concerns, the Cardinals announced on Monday.  Hicks, who has Type 1 diabetes, is also recovering from Tommy John surgery and was expected to open the season on the injured list.