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Collin McHugh explains decision to sit out season

Collin McHugh is not playing this MLB season, and he issued a statement on Twitter to explain why. The 33-year-old pitcher says the decision to opt out is not at all what he planned for. “As the Red Sox reported, I have made the decision to opt …

Anthony Rendon

Anthony Rendon will not play on Opening Day for Angels

Los Angeles Angels fans eager to see Anthony Rendon debut for the team will have to wait a little while longer. Angels manager Joe Maddon told reporters on Wednesday that the All-Star infielder will not be in the lineup for Friday’s Opening Day …

Mike Trout

Mike Trout confirms he is playing this season despite previous questions

Mike Trout cleared up speculation about his playing status for 2020 once and for all on Wednesday. The Los Angeles Angels star said he would play the 2020 season, adding that he feels better about the conditions he’s seen. Mike Trout says he’s …

Mookie Betts at Dodgers camp

Did Mookie Betts, Dodgers have new contract extension in works before coronavirus?

Mookie Betts received a massive contract extension from the Los Angeles Dodgers that looks even more bold given the current economic circumstances. Betts got 12 years and $365 million added on to his existing deal, meaning he is signed to make $392 …

Rob Manfred

Report: MLB, MLBPA discussing expanded playoffs again for 2020

Major League Baseball’s hopes of expanding the playoff field in 2020 may still be alive. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, MLB and the MLBPA are in discussions about expanding the playoff field to 16, and there is “optimism” …

Gerrit Cole

Gerrit Cole could be ready for big workload in Yankees debut

The New York Yankees spent massive money to sign Gerrit Cole over the offseason, and he may be ready to start giving them their money’s worth, even in a shortened season. The Yankees are set to open the 2020 MLB season against the Washington …

Mookie Betts at Dodgers camp

Mookie Betts contract reportedly worth $365 million in new money

Mookie Betts’ new contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers has reportedly set a record. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Betts’ deal adds $365 million in new money to his current agreement, topping a record set when Mike Trout …

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Pennsylvania health official explains why state blocked Blue Jays plan

The state of Pennsylvania announced Wednesday that the Toronto Blue Jays will not be allowed to play home games at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park, citing health risks. The Pirates and Blue Jays, as well as MLB, were in agreement on a plan that would let …

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Blue Jays’ PNC park plan ‘falling apart,’ team seeking alternatives

The Toronto Blue Jays’ home stadium issues may not be completely sorted after all. Reports emerged Wednesday that the Blue Jays have worked out an agreement to play home games at Pittsburgh’s PNC Park for the 2020 season. That will …

Mookie Betts

Report: Mookie Betts, Dodgers closing in on mammoth extension

Mookie Betts is scheduled to become a free agent for the first time in his career after this season, but the Los Angeles Dodgers are apparently on the verge of convincing the star outfielder that there is no need to test the market. Lou Merloni of …

Dodgers’ Brusdar Graterol goes viral for unlikely catch on mound

Brusdar Graterol is wasting no time introducing himself to Los Angeles Dodgers fans. The 21-year-old pitcher went viral this week in an exhibition game against the Arizona Diamondbacks when he hit 99 mph on a pitch and caught his gold chain, which …

Rob Manfred

MLB could allow fans at games during season if conditions improve

The Major League Baseball season will begin without fans in the stands, but if the circumstances of the pandemic change, the league is open to adapting. In a conference call with Sen. Patrick Toomey (R-Pa.), MLB senior vice president Patrick Houlihan …

Alex Bregman

Video: Jose Altuve, Alex Bregman hit by pitches in scrimmage vs. Royals

Houston Astros stars Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman were hit by pitches in consecutive at-bats during Tuesday’s scrimmage against the Kansas City Royals. Is that a sign of things to come this season? Maybe, but in this case it seems highly …

Joey Votto

Joey Votto dislikes MLB’s fake crowd noise

Major League Baseball’s decision to pipe crowd noise into stadiums isn’t sitting well with at least one player. Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto is not a fan of the idea, and thinks whoever came up with it definitely isn’t …

Rob Manfred

MLB exec says negotiations with MLBPA were ‘not good for baseball’

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association had a highly publicized dispute before a 60-game season was implemented, and apparently the tension between the two sides was not exaggerated in the media. San Diego Padres chairman and co-owner …

Rob Manfred

Report: MLB has not yet finalized new sign-stealing rules

Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have been working on a number of issues related to electronic sign-stealing in the wake of the massive scandal with the Houston Astros. With the start of the 2020 season just days away, those …

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