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Major League Baseball Suspends Spring Training

Poll says 72 percent of Americans would not attend games until coronavirus vaccine developed

A poll from Seton Hall University found 72 percent of respondents wouldn’t attend sporting events until a COVID-19 vaccine is devleoped.

This Day in Transaction History: Orioles sign Kevin Brown

On this day in 1995, the Baltimore Orioles signed free agent starter Kevin Brown to a one-year contract.

Josh Hamilton indicted on third-degree felony charge of injury to a child

Former Rangers and Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton was indicted on a third-degree felony charge of injury to a child.

If 2020 season is canceled, which players would be hurt the most?

Among the players who stand to be hurt most by the lack of a 2020 season are milestone chasers, upcoming free agents, and those entering the draft.

This Day in Transaction History: Cardinals send two players to Phillies in lieu of Curt Flood

As a recurring column idea, Bill will expound upon one interesting transaction that occurred on a particular day in baseball history.

Marcus Stroman: José Bautista could ‘easily’ pitch in MLB bullpen

Marcus Stroman said his former Blue Jays teammate José Bautista could “easily” pitch in a major league bullpen.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim v Houston Astros

Shohei Ohtani to throw off mound ‘soon’

Angels P/DH Shohei Ohtani should be throwing off a mound “soon,” according to pitching coach Mickey Callaway.

This Day in Transaction History: Pirates reacquire Manny Sanguillén

42 years ago today, the Pirates completed a deal with the Athletics that brought catcher Manny Sanguillén back to Pittsburgh.

Report: MLB, MLBPA discussing potential to play all games in Arizona

According to an Associated Press report, MLB and the MLBPA have been discussing an idea in which the 2020 schedule is played entirely in Arizona.

Three Rangers minor leaguers presumed positive for COVID-19

According to a report from the Dallas Morning News, three Rangers minor leaguers are being presumed positive for coronavirus (COVID-19).

This Day in Transaction History: Blue Jays acquire David Cone again

As a recurring column idea, Bill will expound upon one interesting transaction that occurred on a particular day in baseball history.

2019 World Series Game 1 - Washington Nationals v. Houston Astros

Study suggests MLB postseason baseballs included those made prior to 2019

The Athletic’s Meredith Wills took apart some more baseballs, finding that balls used in the 2019 postseason were likely from pre-2019 inventory.

Andrew McCutchen ‘ready to go’ whenever season begins

Phillies outfielder and leadoff batter Andrew McCutchen says he will be “ready to go” whenver the 2020 regular season begins.

This Day in Transaction History: Yankees acquire Bucky Dent

Unbeknownst to them at the time, the Yankees’ acquisition of Bucky Dent on this day 43 years ago would help them win the 1978 World Series.

Mike Tirico to host NBC Sports’ new daily sports talk show ‘Lunch Talk Live’

Lunch Talk Live debuts this Monday, April 6, at Noon ET on NBCSN, featuring host Mike Tirico joined by special guests.

Video: Zac Efron’s heartwarming story about Dusty Baker

In an interview on the YouTube show Hot Ones, Actor Zac Efron told a heartwarming story about getting an autograph from Dusty Baker.

This Day in Transaction History: Astros deal Curt Schilling to Phillies

On this day in 1992, the Phillies and Astros combined for one of the most lopsided deals in MLB history, swapping Jason Grimsley and Curt Schilling.

Rumor: MLB execs discussing 100-game season that would begin July 1

According to a rumor, MLB executives are discussing a scenario in which a 100-game regular season would begin on July 1 and end on October 15.

Astros owner Jim Crane says MLB ‘explicitly exonerated’ him

Astros owner Jim Crane claimed in a legal filing on Monday that Major League Baseball “explicitly exonerated” him in the league’s investigation.

Evan Gattis says he is ‘done playing’ baseball

Former Braves and Astros catcher Evan Gattis said on a recent podcast appearance that he is “done playing” baseball.

A’s minor league manager on ventilator due to coronavirus

Oakland Athletics minor league manager Webster Garrison is hospitalized in Louisiana and on a ventilator with the coronavirus, according to his fiance.

This Day in Transaction History: Cardinals acquire Mark Whiten

27 years ago today, the Cardinals acquired outfielder Mark Whiten from the Indians. Whiten would, later that year, have a historic four-homer game.

Seranthony Domínguez recommended for Tommy John surgery

Phillies reliever Seranthony Domínguez has been recommended to undergo Tommy John surgery. He has not yet decided to go under the knife.

Jameson Taillon won’t pitch this year

Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon, who underwent Tommy John surgery last year, won’t pitch in 2020 even if the season runs late into the year.

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