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With hours to go before the start of the 2020 regular season, MLB has expanded the playoffs featuring eight teams in each league.
After a delay of nearly four months, Opening Day of the 2020 MLB season is here. You may have forgotten some things that happened.
The Rockies’ offense will be led by Nolan Arenado, Charlie Blackmon, and Trevor Story, but will need others to step up and contribute.
Mets starter Marcus Stroman will open the 2020 season on the injured list due to a torn left calf muscle. His replacement is as yet unknown.
Jon Heyman reports that MLB and the MLBPA are discussing expanded playoffs following the 60-game regular season.
The addition of outfielder Mookie Betts makes the powerful Dodgers even stronger. The question is not “will the Dodgers win the NL West?” but “by how much?”
The Giants will be without future Hall of Fame catcher Buster Posey as well as Brandon Belt and Evan Longoria to start the season. Can they hang in a tough NL West?
The Braves signed veteran free agent pitcher Jhoulys Chacín to a one-year contract, adding pitching depth with Cole Hamels injured and Félix Hernández out.
Rays lefty reliever Colin Poche’s season is over after being diagnosed with a torn UCL. He may need to undergo Tommy John surgery.
During Monday night’s exhibition against the Athletics, assistant coach Alyssa Nakken coached first base, replacing Antoan Richardson.
Can the additions of Madison Bumgarner and Starling Marte help the Diamondbacks hang with the Dodgers in the NL West?
While the Padres are unlikely to take down the Dodgers in the NL West, could they contend for the NL Wild Card?
On Monday, the Braves inked veteran slugger Matt Adams to a minor league contract. He’ll likely be used as a bat off the bench and occasionally as a DH.
Athletics starter A.J. Puk has been placed on the injured list and will see Dr. Neal ElAttrache after being diagnosed with a left shoulder strain.
The Pirates disappointed with a 69-93 record in 2019. After cleaning house, the club will attempt to turn things around in 2020.
Mets first baseman and reigning NL Rookie of the Year Pete Alonso will be mic’d up during the season for a new series on MLB’s YouTube channel.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, will throw out the first pitch on Opening Day at Nationals Park.
The Cubs missed out on the playoffs for the first time in five seasons last year. Can they hold off the Brewers, Cardinals, and Reds to win the NL Central?
Nationals third baseman Anthony Rendon is dealing with an oblique injury and may not be ready for Opening Day on July 24.
Tigers starter Jordan Zimmerman is dealing with a right forearm injury that will likely cost him most if not all of the 2020 season.
Red Sox pitcher Collin McHugh opted out of the 2020 season. The right-hander is dealing with an elbow injury, which influenced his decision.
NL MVP runner-up Christian Yelich will lead the Brewers’ offensive attack as they attempt to reach the postseason for a third consecutive season.
The Cardinals succeeded in 2020 largely due to their pitching staff, but their offense will need to step up to repeat as NL Central champs.
On Thursday evening, the Padres acquired lefty reliever Tim Hill from the Royals in exchange for outfielder Franchy Cordero and pitcher Ronald Bolaños.