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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 …

Ryan Zimmerman considering sitting out 2020 season

Ryan Zimmerman may not take part in his team’s title defense in 2020. Speaking on Friday with AP’s Howard Fendrich, the Washington Nationals infielder said that he was still deciding whether or not to play in the coming season. Zimmerman …

Royals manager has encouraging Salvador Perez update amid Tommy John recovery

Salvador Perez has been on the mend for roughly a year-and-a-half now, but he could be ready to make an impact in the shortened 2020 season. Speaking with reporters on Friday, Royals manager Mike Matheny gave an encouraging update about Perez’s …

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Giants launch ‘Fan Cutout Program’ for season ticketholders

The San Francisco Giants are taking a unique approach to filling their seats in 2020. The Giants confirmed in a letter to season ticketholders on Thursday that games at Oracle Park will be played without fans this season, according to ESPN. However, …

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Report: Marlins may keep top pick Max Meyer with MLB camp team

One of the top picks in this month’s MLB Draft may end up going straight to the majors. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, the Miami Marlins are considering putting No. 3 pick Max Meyer in their 60-man camp team with a view of possibly …

Yankees president explains why teams would win grievance with players

MLB players are expected to eventually file a grievance against team owners after commissioner Rob Manfred scheduled the 2020 season without an agreement in place, but the league does not seem concerned about losing. One of the main reasons the MLB …

Trevor Bauer

Report: Trevor Bauer, Daniel Murphy felt marginalized by players’ union

Negotiations between MLB and the MLB Players Association went on for weeks before the sides finally agreed on terms to play a shortened 2020 season. The owners ended up implementing a 60-game season and asking the players to report by July 1, which …

Michael Kopech

Michael Kopech will have big 2020 after Tommy John surgery, White Sox GM thinks

Chicago White Sox fans have been waiting for nearly two years to see Michael Kopech back on the mound, and Rick Hahn thinks that Kopech can deliver. Speaking with reporters Thursday, the White Sox general manager said that he believes Kopech will be …

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