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It sounds like there is growing momentum toward playing a substantial part of the Major League Baseball season. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, there is “growing optimism” that MLB will be able to play much of its season. The …
MLB is one of the sports most loyal to its traditions, but even they are considering drastic changes due to unique circumstances this year. The league has thrown around ideas for multiple different plans for how to carry out its season, and one idea …
Major League Baseball has a long way toward returning in 2020, and there are clear issues that need to be sorted before it can. One developing issue appears to be that of player salaries. According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, there is increasing …
Major League Baseball is still exploring ways to play without plans in 2020, and things might be opening up for them. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, MLB is considering expanding its Arizona plan to multiple state. The league could play …
MLB is participating in a study that will test for coronavirus antibodies to help give a better sense of how widespread COVID-19 has been throughout the country. ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported the news on Tuesday about the study, which is being …
Major League Baseball is exploring the possibility of resuming play as early as May, but that will likely only be feasible if teams are essentially quarantined in Arizona and allowed limited — if any — contact with the outside world. As …
Sports leagues are looking for a way back to action, and MLB is having talks about a possible return as early as May. ESPN’s Jeff Passan published a lengthy article on Monday night discussing MLB’s effort to begin training as early as …
If all is right in the world by then, we could have baseball to go along with our backyard barbecues and fireworks shows on Independence Day this year. Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reported Tuesday that July 4 has been one of the options …
The Midsummer Classic could be one of the unfortunate casualties of a shortened MLB season. Bob Nightengale of USA TODAY Sports reported on Friday that having an All-Star Game in 2020 is unlikely but has not been ruled out. He also added that both …
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have reached an agreement for how to proceed with a season that has been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic. Players and owners settled some potential issues over salaries and …
MLB and the players’ union have agreed on a deal related to a shortened 2020 baseball season. The deal will address numerous issues related to the delay in the baseball season due to the coronavirus pandemic. ESPN’s Jeff Passan says the …
MLB is eager to get back to play this year and eyeing a return to activity in May. The league is also considering many options to be able to play as many games as possible this year. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred joined ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt for …
Major League Baseball has suspended the start of its regular season due to the coronavirus outbreak, and one of the other significant changes that is being considered is the cancelation of the MLB Draft. One of the issues that could force the draft …
Major League Baseball is the latest sports organization to announce that it is suspending all games until further notice. MLB team owners had a conference call with commissioner Rob Manfred on Thursday, and the decision was made to suspend the start …
Numerous sporting events have been cancelled or suspended amid the Coronavirus outbreak, and it would be a surprise if Major League Baseball did not do the same with its upcoming games. MLB owners are scheduled to have a conference call on Thursday …
MLB is looking to spice up the Home Run Derby and thinks they’ve found a way. MLB and the MLBPA have agreed on numerous changes that will take effect this season or next, many of which were outlined by ESPN’s Jeff Passan. One notable …
