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Mets open to closer by committee in 2020

The New York Mets went all-out prior to last season to land closer Edwin Diaz, but now he’s not even guaranteed the role at the back end of the bullpen.…

Phillies’ Andrew McCutchen looking ‘extra jacked’ this year

Andrew McCutchen has not played in a live MLB game in over a year, as the season has now be delayed for three months and his 2019 campaign was cut…

Madison Bumgarner reacts to universal DH in MLB

Madison Bumgarner has long been one of the best hitting pitchers in MLB, and someone who takes pride in that reputation. With the introduction of the universal DH for 2020,…

Longtime Terry Francona bench coach Brad Mills opts out of MLB season

Some key players have opted out of the 2020 MLB season, and now one important member of a team’s coaching staff has as well. Cleveland Indians bench coach Brad Mills,…

Ex-Yankee Phil Hughes jokes about Cleveland Indians’ next nickname

The Cleveland Indians are evaluating their team nickname, and Phil Hughes has a suggestion for them. Hughes, who is now retired, pitched 12 seasons in the majors. He spent his…

5 MLB pitchers who could post a sub-2.00 ERA this season

A 60-game season changes a lot about Major League Baseball. One of the numerous changes will include player statistics looking a lot different in 2020. Anyone who approaches 20 home…

Braves’ Freddie Freeman dealing with symptoms after testing positive for coronavirus

Freddie Freeman is dealing with symptoms after testing positive for the coronavirus. Freeman was one of four Atlanta Braves players who tested positive for the virus on Friday. Two of…

Masahiro Tanaka says he is ‘all good’ after ball to head

Masahiro Tanaka provided some reassuring news on Saturday evening. Tanaka was hit in the head by a Giancarlo Stanton line drive during a simulated game earlier in the day. The…

Felix Hernandez to sit out season due to coronavirus

Felix Hernandez has decided against playing this MLB season. Hernandez’s agent tweeted on Saturday night that the pitcher will not be playing this season due to concerns over the coronavirus.…

Aaron Judge, Gleyber Torres critical of YES coverage of Tanaka injury

Two New York Yankees players think YES Network was insensitive in how they broadcast Masahiro Tanaka’s scary injury on Saturday. Tanaka was struck in the head by a line drive…