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Report: MLB could close all 30 camps to establish safety protocol

A series of coronavirus-related camp closures on Friday has Major League Baseball reconsidering its current standards for players who wish to use those facilities. According to Joel Sherman of the New York Post, MLB is considering closing all 30 …

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Report: MLB reconsidering potential bubble plan to play 2020 season

After originally ruling out the possibility of playing regular season games in a bubble similar to the NBA, Major League Baseball has reportedly put that option back on the table. According to Jared Diamond and Ben Cohen of the Wall Street Journal, …

Rob Manfred

Report: Rob Manfred still wants deal with players to avoid mandated schedule

Major League Baseball still has the power to simply set a schedule and tell MLB players when and where to report, but commissioner Rob Manfred appears very motivated to avoid that scenario. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, Manfred still …

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Blue Jays preparing to play at minor league stadium in Florida

The Toronto Blue Jays are preparing backup plans for hosting games during a shortened 2020 season. SportsNet’s Shi Davidi reported on Thursday that the Blue Jays are preparing to host games at Rogers Centre in Toronto and TD Ballpark in …

Albert Pujols

Albert Pujols covering pay for furloughed Angels employees in Dominican Republic

Albert Pujols is stepping up to help out Los Angeles Angels employees in the Dominican Republic. The Angels have taken some of the most drastic measures in MLB when it comes to cutting personnel over the last few months due to the lack of revenue …

Diamondbacks pitcher Luke Weaver switches agents to Scott Boras

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Luke Weaver has switched agents. Weaver is now with Scott Boras, according to reporter Robert Murray. Weaver, 26, was a first-round pick by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2014 out of Florida State. He was traded to Arizona …

Rob Manfred

MLB owners reportedly angry over 70-game proposal from players

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have been trying for weeks to come to an agreement for the 2020 season, but the two sides cannot seem to find common ground. On Wednesday, MLB proposed a 60-game regular season with full prorated …

Tony Clark

MLBPA proposes roughly 70-game season as deal with MLB inches closer

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association finally seem to be making progress toward an agreement for the 2020 season, and the latest proposal from the union may wind up being the final one. MLB made a proposal on Wednesday that included a …

Shohei Ohtani

Video: Shohei Ohtani deadlifts nearly 500 pounds

If his offseason training regimen is any indicator, Shohei Ohtani may be ready to break the MLB single-season home run record in 2020. Yes, even in a shortened season. Ohtani has packed on a ton of muscle since he joined the Los Angeles Angels, and …

Carlos Correa

Carlos Correa’s brother JC signs with Astros after turning down multiple offers

The Houston Astros have seen their reputation tarnished in the wake of their cheating scandal, but that wasn’t enough to stop JC Correa from wanting to one day play alongside his older brother. Correa, the younger brother of Astros star …

Mookie Betts

5 MLB players who could be one-and-done with their new teams

A shortened Major League Baseball season means some teams that made moves during the offseason are going to be short-changed. Teams that traded for players in the final season of their contract or signed free agents to one-year deals face the …

Alex Rodriguez

Report: Alex Rodriguez, Jennifer Lopez find investor for Mets purchase

Alex Rodriguez and Jennifer Lopez appear to be adding to their bid to purchase the New York Mets. The New York Post reported on Tuesday that the couple is working with the Galatioto Sports Partners investment bank to solidify finances for a bid. The …

Rob Manfred

Rob Manfred: MLB, MLBPA have ‘framework’ of potential agreement

Rob Manfred’s latest statement is the clearest sign yet that MLB and MLBPA are on track to an agreement to play the 2020 season. In a statement released Wednesday, the MLB commissioner said he and MLBPA head Tony Clark had put together “a …

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New MLB proposal reportedly offers 60 game schedule with pro-rated salary

Major League Baseball’s new proposal for a 2020 season may form the basis of an agreement, as it includes full pro-rated salaries for players. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, MLB’s proposal is for a 60-game season with full …

Rob Manfred

Report: MLB, MLBPA close to deal to play 2020 season

The face-to-face meeting between MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and MLBPA chief Tony Clark appears to be set to yield major results. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, MLB and the MLBPA are near an agreement to play the 2020 season. That agreement …

Rob Manfred

Report: Rob Manfred, MLBPA director Tony Clark had ‘productive meeting’

There has seemingly been nothing but pessimism over the past several weeks regarding the 2020 MLB season, but some good news finally surfaced on Wednesday. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and MLB Players …

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