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Texas Rangers’ new stadium roasted for looking like industrial warehouse

The Texas Rangers unveiled their new stadium on social media Wednesday, and they did not receive they likely anticipated. Not only has the Rangers’ stadium been criticized because its interior seems to replicate the interior at Minute Maid …

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Mets owners reportedly motivated to sell team by end of year

The New York Mets could be under new ownership in as soon as a few months’ time. The New York Post’s Thornton McEnery and Josh Kosman report Wednesday that Mets owners Jeff and Fred Wilpon are motivated to sell the team by the end of …

Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts shares plan for Dodgers’ DH spot during shortened season

There will be several rule changes for MLB during the shortened 2020 season, including the availability of the designated hitter for National League teams. Unlike American League teams that keep specific DHs on their roster, carrying a DH for the …

Red Sox CEO says there is possibility team could have fans at games

So much about the 2020 MLB season — and everything in life these days — is in flux based on changing circumstances related to COVID-19. But one thing we know is that MLB teams are hopeful to have fans in their stadiums this year. Boston …

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Report: Blue Jays could play in Florida or Buffalo if Toronto does not allow games

There are plenty of logistical issues to sort out before starting the MLB season, but few teams have more to figure out than the Toronto Blue Jays. Due to public health and travel restrictions, the Blue Jays must receive permission from the Canadian …

Jim Crane Astros

Multiple MLB teams reportedly aiming to play with fans in 2020

Several Major League Baseball teams are apparently planning to at least try to play in front of fans in 2020. Whether fans are present in stadiums or not is ultimately being left to teams and local authorities. With that in mind, it was reported on …

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Joe Maddon hopeful Shohei Ohtani will be able to pitch when season starts

MLB’s delayed Opening Day may mean Shohei Ohtani gets the chance to pitch it. Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon said he was hopeful that Ohtani would be ready to go as a pitcher when MLB starts its season in late July. Joe Maddon said he’s …

Rob Manfred

MLB could have emergency pool of players available in Nashville

Major League Baseball is sorting through the final details of a 60-game season, and one of the ongoing discussions has been about potentially having an emergency pool of players available to replace those who test positive for the coronavirus or have …

Justin Verlander

5 MLB teams that can dominate a shortened season

How will a shortened season work for every MLB team? With only 60 games, one hot streak could push an unlikely team into the playoffs, while a cold streak could prove fatal to someone’s playoff hopes. No team is really truly built for this, but …

Mascots will be allowed for MLB season

MLB will have numerous health and safety-related precautions in place for the shortened 2020 season. But fear not, mascots will still be part of the games even if there won’t be fans. Wall Street Journal baseball reporter Jared Diamond says …

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Twitter reacts to MLB’s proposed ‘wet rag’ rule for 2020

Major League Baseball is scrambling to address various concerns as they look to implement a shortened 2020 season, and one suggested rule change in particular is drawing some attention. Chris Cotillo of MLB.com reported on Tuesday that one of the …

MLB players agree to report to camp by July 1 for 60-game season

A shortened MLB season is getting much closer to happening. MLB players have agreed to report to training camps by July 1 to play a 60-game season, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The Major League Baseball Players Association has agreed to …

Rob Manfred

MLB making change to extra innings rules to avoid marathon games in 2020

Major League Baseball is hoping to avoid extremely long games in its abbreviated 60-game season, and that is why a new rule is being temporarily implemented for games that go into extra innings. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports that MLB will adopt …

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Jameson Taillon says Pirates are ‘fired up’ for the season

MLB is set to impose a 60-game regular season this year, and the Pittsburgh Pirates are fired up about getting back to baseball. Jameson Taillon, who is the union player rep for the Pirates, told the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette how happy the players are …

Bryce Harper Phillies

Bryce Harper’s wife Kayla pregnant with baby girl

Bryce Harper’s family will be growing. Harper shared a photo on social media Monday that showed him and his wife Kayla holding a photo of a sonogram printout. Girl dad! pic.twitter.com/5U1dILBRCh — Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) June 22, …

Vincent Viola

Report: Panthers owner Vincent Viola considering joining A-Rod’s Mets bid

Alex Rodriguez’s bid to purchase the New York Mets continues to add juice. Florida Panthers owner Vincent Viola is considering joining A-Rod’s group that is trying to make a bid to purchase the Mets, FOX Business’ Charles Gasparino …

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