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Major League Baseball’s considerations of creating a bubble for postseason games are apparently growing more serious. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported Wednesday that the league is in “serious talks” about a possible playoff …
The “bubble” setups of the NHL and NBA have worked successfully so far, and MLB would like to follow their lead if possible in order to give the postseason a best chance of taking place uninterrupted, according to reports. Both the Los …
In light of two teams suffering COVID-19 outbreaks, Major League Baseball has made a change to the roster size for the remainder of the season. Teams had been allowed to carry 30 players since the start of the season. That was slated to go down to 28 …
There is growing frustration among some MLB players about their colleagues not taking health and safety protocols seriously, but make no mistake, there are plenty taking things seriously. In light of the Miami Marlins’ COVID-19 outbreak, some …
MLB could end up shutting down the 2020 season if their management of the coronavirus does not improve, according to a report. ESPN’s Jeff Passan published an article on Friday in which he said MLB commissioner Rob Manfred had a call with Tony …
Major League Baseball is making some updates to its coronavirus policy in the wake of the Miami Marlins’ outbreak, and one of them involves having a designated person who will remain with the team to assure all health and safety protocols are …
The MLBPA is reportedly pushing players to accept new health regulations to reduce the risk of infection from COVID-19. According to Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic, the union has suggested to players that they accept certain rules changes to protect …
MLB is not planning to cancel its season despite a coronavirus outbreak among the Miami Marlins. So far, the league postponed games between the Marlins and Orioles, and between the Phillies (the team that previously faced Miami) and Yankees. …
Details on the playoff format for the 2020 MLB season have been released. In order to give more chances to teams due to the short season, MLB owners have agreed to expand the playoffs for this year to 16 teams. That has resulted in a new playoff …
The MLB regular season has been reduced dramatically to just 60 games this season, but there will be more playoff baseball than ever before. The MLB Players Association on Thursday approved a proposal from the league that will expand the postseason …
Major League Baseball’s hopes of expanding the playoff field in 2020 may still be alive. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, MLB and the MLBPA are in discussions about expanding the playoff field to 16, and there is “optimism” …
The Major League Baseball season will begin without fans in the stands, but if the circumstances of the pandemic change, the league is open to adapting. In a conference call with Sen. Patrick Toomey (R-Pa.), MLB senior vice president Patrick Houlihan …
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association had a highly publicized dispute before a 60-game season was implemented, and apparently the tension between the two sides was not exaggerated in the media. San Diego Padres chairman and co-owner …
Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have been working on a number of issues related to electronic sign-stealing in the wake of the massive scandal with the Houston Astros. With the start of the 2020 season just days away, those …
Major League Baseball will likely join other sports leagues and add some sort of social justice element to the 2020 season. According to ESPN’s Buster Olney, the league and players are discussing possible ways to show support for social justice …
The unusual circumstances surrounding the 2020 MLB season could lead to an odd mix between teams and umpires. Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon confirmed on Monday that the league is considering having some umpiring crews travel on team charter …
