Major League Baseball supposed to be heading out of their winter homes in Florida and Arizona on Thursday to open the gates at their own parks for the start of the regular season. Instead, the MLB has followed the lead of other sports and postponed opening day due to coronavirus. …
Read More »White Sox Shortstop Making the Best of COVID-19 Situation
White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson was expecting to make his 2020 season debut last week. Unfortunately, COVID-19 has put MLB and the sports world on hold. In the meantime, the current American League batting champion has been taking his time in isolation to focus on connecting with his family. Staying …
Read More »MLB Prepares For Potential Season
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Major League Baseball was forced to postpone Opening Day to an unknown date. According to an MLB News Release, “MLB will keep fans updated on decisions regarding plans for the 2020 schedule in the days and weeks ahead.” A potential late start of the season …
Read More »Thanksgiving Means Turkey, Stuffing and…the World Series?
Yes, you read that headline correctly. It’s just as weird of a concept to the person who penned it. Before 2001, the idea of November baseball was unheard of. It has never happened, and the first time it did, it wasn’t supposed to happen either. Following the Sept. 11 attacks, …
Read More »MLB and MLBPA Reach Deal on 2020 Season
The MLB and MLB Players Association have reached a deal to salvage the 2020 season. The tentative agreement was reached Thursday night and will be voted on Friday to make it official. Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association have a deal, sources tell ESPN. The players have voted …
Read More »Pete Alonso Making the Most Out of Extra Time
With the offseason going into extra innings, former Gator and Mets’ first baseman Pete Alonso is making the most out of his added time. Opening Day was originally on Thursday. However, the coronavirus outbreak has postponed the return of baseball. Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred gave an update on …
Read More »MLB Commissioner Talks League’s Plans
Today – March 26 – would have been MLB Opening Day. But due to the coronavirus, the start of the 2020 season was postponed. MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred spoke about his plans for the league. He wanted to assure fans that at some point, baseball will be back. Commissioner Manfred’s …
Read More »Betts Making an Impression in LA
Former Boston Red Sox star Mookie Betts has been making an impression in LA before the season even officially starts. Boston to LA This 2020 season, whenever it will start, will be the first Mookie will play in something other than a Boston jersey. Betts was drafted by the Red …
Read More »MLB weighing options for season
The MLB is continuing to weigh their options for the start of baseball as the coronavirus continues to spread. Concerns about pay Originally, the season’s start date was pushed back two weeks. With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to worsen, they are now shooting for a start date in June pending …
Read More »Chris Sale set to have Tommy John surgery
Boston Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale won’t be seen on the mound again until 2021 – or later. The 30-year-old left-hander will undergo Tommy John surgery. Injury History Sale is no stranger to injury. He has struggled in recent seasons. In 2018, shoulder problems limited the pitcher to 158 innings. …
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