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MLB schedule release

MLB releases draft of COVID-19 testing, safety protocols

Short version: it’s EXTRAORDINARILY complicated.

Toronto Blue Jays v Cleveland Indians

Today in Baseball History: Len Barker throws a perfect game

On this day in 1981 a fireballer relied on his curveball and achieved perfection

2021 MLB schedule

MLB to defer draft bonuses on its already-shortened draft

Even if you qualify for an $8 million+ bonus as the top pick in this year’s draft, you will only get $100,000 this year.

Philadelphia Phillies v Atlanta Braves

Bryce Harper on Blake Snell’s comments: ‘He ain’t lying, he’s speaking the truth, bro’

Bryce Harper agrees with Rays pitcher Blake Snell, who said that the risk of playing makes further pay cuts unreasonable.

Tony Clark

AP source: Players ask MLB for slew of financial documents

MLBPA Lawyers asked Major League Baseball to submit a slew of financial documents that would back MLB’s demand that players make financial concessions

Baseball: Feature. Portrait of Houston A

Former MLB All-Star, GM and executive Bob Watson dies at 74

Bob Watson, a two-time All-Star as a player who later became the first black general manager to win a World Series with the New York Yankees in 1996, has died. He was 74.

Boston Red Sox v New York Yankees

Today in Baseball History: Jorge Posada has a hissy fit

On May 14, 2011, the usually well-oiled Yankees P.R. machine threw a gear.

Digital sign directs drivers to coronavirus testing site at Stony Brook University in New York

MLB partners with its PED testing lab for COVID-19 testing

Utah’s Sports Medicine Research and Testing Laboratory will provide coronavirus testing for 3,000 MLB personnel. But at what cost to the public?

Tampa Bay Rays v New York Yankees

Blake Snell says he won’t risk his life for reduced pay

Blake Snell is taking a lot of heat for this, but he says it’s a matter of his life and health.

Jackie Robinson Statue Defaced By Racial Slurs Is Restored

Today in Baseball History: Pee Wee Reese allegedly puts his arm around Jackie Robinson

One of baseball’s great myths is said to have occurred on this day. Did it?

Division Series - St Louis Cardinals v Los Angeles Dodgers - Game One

Universal DH expected to be approved if a 2020 season is played

Put that helmet away, Clayton Kershaw, you do not need it anymore

2017 Major League Baseball World Series Game Two: Houston Astros v. Los Angeles Dodgers

MLB has not yet submitted health and safety, revenue sharing plan to players

Talk before today suggested that the ball was in the players’ court. The league, however, hasn’t even served yet.

Detroit Tigers

Today in Baseball History: Mickey Lolich makes his big league debut

There’s nothing super exciting that happened on this date so let’s talk about an often overlooked player: Mickey Lolich

Pittsburgh Pirates v Los Angeles Dodgers

Where things stand on the resumption of the 2020 season

Let’s cut through the arguing and sum up exactly where things stand at the moment.

CC Sabathia

CC Sabathia looks different

Sabathia may very well be in The Best Shape of His Life

Digital sign directs drivers to coronavirus testing site at Stony Brook University in New York

Infectious disease expert: COVID-19 testing for sports unnecessarily taxes the system

There is finite COVID-19 testing capacity. Using thousands of tests on athletes would take them away from those who need them more.

Braves Ted Turner

Today in Baseball History: Ted Turner manages the Braves

The Braves owner took the helm for one game. And the Braves lost.

World Baseball Classic - Second Round - Miami - Italy vs Dominican Republic

Report: 2021 World Baseball Classic won’t be played

Qualifying rounds from 2020 have already been cancelled.

MLB schedule release

Salary concessions being spun by owners as ‘historic revenue-sharing plan’

There are a number of reasons to be skeptical of that spin, however.

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Japanese baseball looking to start in late June

There’s still considerable uncertainty, however, and no firm date has been set.

2017 Major League Baseball World Series Game Two: Houston Astros v. Los Angeles Dodgers

Source: ‘There is going to be a war’ if owners seek further player salary reductions

A source tells NBC Sports that 2020 season plans could be in jeopardy if the owners demand further player pay cuts.

Rob Manfred

2020 MLB Draft will only be five rounds

Last year’s draft was 40 rounds. The two-time defending NL Cy Young winner was a 9th round pick in 2010. Who, exactly, is this new draft serving?

Philadelphia Phillies v New York Mets

Today in Baseball History: Mets first round pick retires at age 20

Today in 1997 Ryan Jaroncyk, the Mets first-round draft pick in 1995, retired from baseball, at age 20 saying he finds the game “boring”

MLB: FEB 19 Philadelphia Phillies Photo Day

Bryce Harper: MLB ‘dumb’ to keep major leaguers out of the Olympics

“It is such a travesty to me” the Phillies’ star right fielder said this week

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