No Canada: Blue Jays not allowed to play games in Toronto  —  The Blue Jays won't play their home games in Toronto this year because Canada's government doesn't think it's safe for players to travel back and forth from the United States, one of the countries hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic.

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

Tigers' Zimmermann to miss much of year with forearm strain  —  By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's  —  Jordan Zimmermann is going on the 45-day injured list because of a strained right forearm.  —  Manager Ron Gardenhire said Saturday that the right-hander doesn't need surgery …

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 …

Jays Notes: Espinal making a case, Gurriel hurt and Yamaguchi hit hard  —  Infield prospect Santiago Espinal turned a nice double-play earlier this week and has impressed the Jays so far.  Whether he has done enough to crack the club's roster is still to be determined.

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.