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Rockies sign Matt Kemp to replace Ian Desmond in player pool

The Miami Marlins chose not to make Matt Kemp a member of their 60-man player pool for the 2020 season just six months after they signed him to a minor-league deal, but the three-time All-Star is getting a shot with another organization. Kemp has …

Ian Desmond shares reason for not participating in MLB season in lengthy note

Ian Desmond will not be participating in the shortened 2020 MLB season and explained why in a lengthy Instagram note posted on Monday. The 34-year-old veteran reflected on his upbringing as a biracial person, the influence baseball has had on his …

Kris Bryant

Cubs still plan for Kris Bryant to hit leadoff

The Chicago Cubs remain set on their leadoff hitter for the 2020 season. Speaking with reporters on Monday, Cubs manager David Ross said that he is holding firm with the plan for Kris Bryant to hit leadoff and Anthony Rizzo to be the No. 2 hitter, …

Rob Manfred

Report: MLB could allow non-high risk players who opt out to change mind during season

Major League Baseball has given players who are not deemed high risk the right to opt out of playing the 2020 season. However, those players are not allowed to reconsider and change their mind later — at least as of now. According to Jayson …

Brodie Van Wagenen ‘optimistic’ Yoenis Cespedes could be ready for Opening Day

The introduction of the DH to the National League in 2020 is going to have a significant impact. One way it could do so is allowing some players who might not want to play the field every day to get into the lineup. Yoenis Cespedes is one of them. He …

Mets leave door open for Tim Tebow to be part of 60-man player pool

Tim Tebow was not a part of the 60-man player pool that the New York Mets announced at the league’s reporting deadline on Sunday, but apparently we should not completely rule out seeing him in the majors this season. Teams were allowed to keep …

Ryan Zimmerman, Joe Ross opt out of 2020 season

The Washington Nationals will be a bit shorthanded in 2020 as two players opted out of playing in the abbreviated season. Third baseman Ryan Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross have both opted out of the 2020 season. Zimmerman issued a statement through …

Rob Manfred

Arguing, brawling both prohibited under MLB safety protocols

Those who are fond of baseball fights and heated arguments between managers and umpires will be disappointed by some of the health and safety protocols instituted by Major League Baseball for 2020. MLB released a set of rule changes for the 2020 …

Mike Leake becomes first MLB player to opt out of 2020 season

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Mike Leake has become the first MLB player to publicly opt out of participating in the shortened 2020 season. MLB.com’s Steve Gilbert was the first to report Leake’s decision, and it was confirmed by Arizona …

Tim Tebow fails to make Mets’ initial 60-man player pool

Tim Tebow’s MLB debut will have to wait a little while longer. The New York Mets announced their initial 60-man spring training player pool on Sunday in accordance with the league’s reporting deadline. One very notable omission was Tebow, …

Report: Blue Jays returning to Toronto, will stay at hotel attached to stadium

The Toronto Blue Jays appear to be heading to Canada after all. Unlike the NBA which is creating a “bubble” environment in Orlando for teams and players to convene, MLB teams are planning to operate out of their respective home cities for …

Aroldis Chapman Yankees

Aroldis Chapman has a custom Kevlar-lined Jeep

Aroldis Chapman will be riding in style this season thanks to his new custom Jeep. The New York Yankees closer paid $150,000 for a customized six-wheeled Jeep covered in Kevlar, according to TMZ Sports. The Jeep, customized by South Florida Jeeps, …

Spencer Torkelson

Report: Top pick Spencer Torkelson could be part of Tigers’ player pool

The Detroit Tigers may embrace the future quite quickly in 2020. The Tigers announced their 60-man player pool for the shortened MLB season on Sunday. It includes highly-touted prospects such as pitcher Casey Mize and outfielder Riley Greene, the …

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Report: Blue Jays players told to report to Toronto for spring training

The Toronto Blue Jays appear on track to train, and possibly play, in their home city. According to Shi Davidi of Sportsnet, Blue Jays players have been told to report to Toronto, and a chartered flight is set for next week to get the players into …

David Ortiz

David Ortiz’s son D’Angelo is already hitting huge home runs at age 15

There appears to be another big-time slugger in the Ortiz family. David Ortiz’s son D’Angelo is already hitting some towering home runs in batting practice, but perhaps most impressive is the fact that he’s doing it at just 15 years …

Rob Manfred

Report: MLB plans to open season with Nationals-Yankees on July 23

Major League Baseball is planning an exciting matchup to open its abbreviated 2020 season. According to Joel Sherman and Andrew Marchand of the New York Post, the league is currently planning a primetime matchup between the New York Yankees and …

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