Nationals exploring alternatives to Nats Park due to D.C.'s coronavirus regulations  —  The Washington Nationals are unsure if they will begin this season playing at Nationals Park due to municipal coronavirus protocols, according to multiple people with knowledge of the situation …

Sheldon Adelson is mystery bidder who could shake up Mets sale  —  A mystery bidder for the Mets has been revealed, but it's not a new group, it's merely huge new players.  —  According to multiple sources, billionaire casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and private equity giant Silver Lake Partners …

Braves To Sign Yasiel Puig  —  5:35pm: Puig agreed to a one-year deal with Atlanta, per Charles Odum and Ben Walker of the Associated Press.  —  2:50pm: The Braves have agreed to a deal, pending a physical, with free-agent outfielder Yasiel Puig, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports (via Twitter).

Seattle Mariners 2020-21 International Signing Preview  —  With outfielder Julio Rodriguez (2017) and shortstop Noelvi Marte (2018), the Mariners have landed two of the elite international prospects from the most recent signing classes, with Rodriguez already a top 10 prospect in the game …

Cubs' Anthony Rizzo gets MRI for ailing back  —  CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo underwent an MRI on his back that revealed rib head inflammation that is causing back spasms.  —  Rizzo, 30, has been out of workouts for about a week.  He said that the issue is similar …

Nationals Scene and Heard: Crowd noise makes its way into the stadium  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  WASHINGTON — Suddenly on Thursday, the speakers were alive in Nationals Park.  —  Out came the voice of public address announcer Jerome Hruska, who was in the stadium.

Yoán Moncada rejoins White Sox, good news for spot on Opening Day roster  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  White Sox, and that's good news when it comes to his ability to be a part of the Opening Day roster.  —  Moncada was placed on the 10-day injured list last Friday …

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.

Can Miguel Sano be ready for Twins' opener?  Under the circumstances, it's possible  —  In normal circumstances, manager Rocco Baldelli acknowledged Wednesday, a baseball team wouldn't put much faith in a player getting ready for a season in a week, which is the only path ahead for Miguel Sano …

Julio Rodriguez Suffers Wrist Fracture  —  Exciting Mariners prospect Julio Rodriguez is going to spend some time on the mend.  He has been diagnosed with a hairline fracture in his left wrist, as Ryan Divish of the Seattle Times was among those to report on Twitter.

Mike Soroka will be youngest opening-day starter ever for Braves  —  The Braves made the obvious official Tuesday: Mike Soroka will be their opening-day starter July 24 against the Mets.  —  Soroka, 22, will become the youngest opening-day starter in Braves history.