Blue Jays Not Allowed to Play Games in Canada Amid Coronavirus Pandemic  —  The U.S.-Canada border remains closed to nonessential travel until at least Aug. 21.  —  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 …

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

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 …

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 …

Phillies Release Logan Forsythe, Francisco Liriano; Neil Walker To Make Opening Day Roster  —  The Phillies announced a series of roster moves, including the news that left-hander Francisco Liriano and infielder Logan Forsythe have been granted releases.  Infielder Neil Walker, meanwhile …

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.

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 …

New York Yankees' Clint Frazier, wearing a mask, launches long home run at Citi Field  —  The only player wearing a mask during Saturday's Yankees-Mets exhibition game was also the first player to hit a home run.  —  Clint Frazier, the 25-year-old outfielder who has been vocal about his decision …

Freddie Freeman details his battle with COVID-19  —  Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman rejoined the team Friday after two negative COVID-19 tests.  Freeman tested positive on July 3, delaying his start to the 2020 season.  —  Freeman endured body aches, chills, headaches and other COVID symptoms.

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.

Latest On Domingo German  —  TODAY: German clarified his position another Instagram post, saying that “Baseball is my life, and I am not walking away” from the sport.  German apologized for his original “unsettling post,” saying that “not being ready with my teammates while they get ready for the season …