Red Sox stripped of 2nd-round draft pick for breaking video rules, ex-manager Cora banned through 2020 postseason

The Boston Red Sox were stripped of their second-round pick in this year’s amateur draft by Major League Baseball for sign stealing in 2018 and former manager Alex Cora was suspended through the 2020 postseason for his previous conduct as bench coach with the Houston Astros.

Chase Field lit in blue in honor of front line medical professionals

Chase Field was lit in blue on Thursday night in honor of front line medical workers who are battling the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

MLB discussing playing all games in Phoenix, Arizona amid coronavirus

Arizona’s advantage is 10 spring training ballparks plus the Arizona Diamondbacks’ Chase Field all within about 50 miles. Florida’s spring training ballparks are spread by as much as 220 miles.

Retired Angels outfielder Jim Edmonds tests positive for COVID-19

Retired Angels outfielder Jim Edmonds has revealed that he tested positive for the coronavirus but is "completely symptom-free now and doing really well."

MLB uniform maker switches to producing medical masks, gowns

The company that makes Major League Baseball uniforms has switched to producing masks and gowns in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Arizona Diamondbacks donate $1M to coronavirus relief efforts

The Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation will be donating $550,000 to Arizona-based nonprofits to help out during the coronavirus outbreak.

Cincinnati Reds employee in Arizona tests positive for coronavirus

An employee who worked at the Cincinnati Reds spring training complex in Goodyear, Arizona has tested positive for the new coronavirus, the ballclub announced Wednesday.

New normal: MLB adjusts to coronavirus uncertainty

Major league teams adjusted to their strange new normal, with more players returning to their hometowns as they realized baseball won’t be played for months.

MLB delays opening day to mid-May at earliest due to virus

Major League Baseball pushed back opening day until mid-May at the earliest on because of the new coronavirus after the federal government recommended restricting events of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks.

D-backs to establish $1M fund for staff affected by MLB postponement

The Arizona Diamondbacks will establish a $1 million fund for gameday staff affected by the suspension of the Major League Baseball season due to the coronavirus outbreak. 

Valley reacts to coronavirus' impact on various events

Fans, businesses and workers in various parts of the Valley are reacting to the COVID-19 coronavirus' impact on various cultural and sporting events.

NBA, MLB, NHL, MLS closing locker rooms amid coronavirus scare

The NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer are closing access to locker rooms and clubhouses to all non-essential personnel in response to the coronavirus crisis.

Signed off: MLB limits spring autographs amid virus outbreak

The COVID-19 strain has already been diagnosed in patients in Florida and Arizona, the home bases for all 30 major league teams during spring training. Like pro sports leagues around the world, Major League Baseball is trying to balance fan experience with public health.

Diamondback infielder Domingo Leyba receives 80-game drug suspension

Arizona Diamondbacks infielder Domingo Leyba has been suspended 80 games for a violation of baseball’s performance-enhancing drug program.