MLB, MLBPA Announce Latest COVID-19 Testing Results  —  Major League Baseball and the MLBPA issued a joint press release Friday to announce the latest results of COVID-19 test results from around the sport through July 16.  For the most part, it's encouraging news that should further pave …

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 …

Mets bidder Alex Rodriguez critiqued for thoughts on MLB economics, notes he didn't say ‘salary cap’  —  NEW YORK — Alex Rodriguez, among the bidders for a possible purchase of the New York Mets, called for baseball players to accept the type of revenue-sharing system that is tied to a salary cap …

Yasiel Puig tests positive for COVID-19, will not sign with Braves  —  The Yasiel Puig Era in Atlanta is over before it started.  —  Puig, 29, announced Friday that he tested positive for COVID-19.  He will not be signing with the Braves, according to major-league sources.  —  View this post on Instagram

Royals Acquire Franchy Cordero, Ronald Bolanos From Padres For Tim Hill  —  In a surprising preseason swap, the Royals have acquired outfielder Franchy Cordero and right-hander Ronald Bolanos from the Padres for left-handed reliever Tim Hill.  Both teams have announced the trade.

Boston Red Sox, starter Zack Godley agree to minor-league deal; contract includes opt out after first week of season  —  The Red Sox have agreed to a minor-league contract with right-handed pitcher Zack Godley, a baseball source confirmed Friday afternoon.  Godley is in Boston for medical testing …

Domingo German: “Me Fui Del Baseball”  —  Yankees pitcher Domingo German has stated his intention to leave the sport in a series of posts on his Instagram page.  “Me fui del baseball,” he wrote in an apparent indication of retirement.  —  German, who'll soon turn 28, is still serving …

Cubs Select Jason Kipnis, Return & Re-Acquire Trevor Megill  —  The Cubs have announced a pair of 40-man roster moves, with Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic among those to cover things on Twitter.  The club selected the contract of veteran infielder Jason Kipnis, ensuring he'll be on the Opening Day roster when the season gets underway.

Rays' Austin Meadows sidelined due to coronavirus  —  2019 All-Star and team co-MVP is feeling better and “ready to go” but still has to go through protocol to return, then get back in shape and up to speed.  —  ST. PETERSBURG — Outfielder Austin Meadows seems likely to miss the start …

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 …