At Wrigley Field, Guaranteed Rate Field and throughout MLB, it’s

On Day 1 of the remainder of their lives, Cubs gamers stepped out in their vehicles and had their temperatures checked. After crossing the road from the gamers’ lot to an front past the wall in left at Wrigley Field, that they had their temps checked once more. Because who is aware of how issues may alternate for a man on this athletic top in, oh, 100 paces? Once within, they entered the clubhouse thru a distinct door, and down a distinct staircase and hall, than they have been used to. Inside and out of doors the clubhouse, any choice of little issues have been other: the place the meals used to be, how a lot area used to

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred denies {that a} 60-game season

As it seems, it wasn’t a smoking gun. Or even a slip of the tongue. While the Twitterverse idea MLB commissioner Rob Manfred by chance confessed Wednesday at the ‘‘The Dan Patrick Show’’ that it was once all the time MLB’s purpose to play a 60-game season, Manfred clarified Thursday what he intended. “My level was once that it doesn't matter what came about with the union, the way in which issues opened up with the second one spike,’’ Manfred advised USA TODAY Sports, “we might have ended up with handiest time for 60 video games, anyway. As time went on, it changed into clearer and clearer that the process the virus was once going to dictate what number of

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says there’s ‘100%’ likelihood of

NEW YORK — Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says there's a “100%” likelihood of giant league ball this yr. Major League Baseball will make some other proposal to begin the pandemic-delayed season in empty ballparks, however Manfred vowed Wednesday to unilaterally order Opening Day if an settlement isn't reached. “I can tell you unequivocally we are going to play Major League Baseball this year,” he stated. Manfred insisted the risk of taking part in this yr used to be “100%.” The gamers’ affiliation made its 2nd proposal Tuesday, requesting an 89-game steady season and 100% of prorated salaries. MLB’s plan an afternoon previous used to be for a 76-game season, would ensure 50% of prorated salaries and hinge 25% in more cash

Trump Administration Nixes Deal Between MLB, Cuban Baseball

A four-month-old deal between Major League Baseball and the Cuban Baseball Federation was nixed by the Trump administration on Monday, deeming it unlawful. Back in December, the MLB and gamers affiliation reached an settlement with the federation to permit Cuban athletes to play within the league with out having to defect. The aim was to forestall athletes from making an attempt to flee from Cuba (which frequently occasions required paying smugglers) and quit their citizenship within the course of. Under the settlement, gamers who met particular standards may signal with main league groups with out repercussions, and would obtain a signing bonus for doing so. A portion of this signing bonus would go to the Cuban Baseball Federation, just like how

Brewers’ Christian Yelich Ties MLB Record With Fourth Home

Major League Baseball’s 2018 National League MVP is off to a scorching begin this season for the Milwaukee Brewers. Christian Yelich hit his fourth house run in as many video games to start out the 2019 season Sunday, tying an MLB report. Take a have a look at No. four in opposition to the St. Louis Cardinals: Other MLB gamers who've completed the feat embody Trevor Story (2016), Chris Davis (2013), Nelson Cruz (2011), Mark McGwire (1998) and Willie Mays (1971). Yelich joined some elite firm in his newest feat, and has vastly improved since being traded from the Miami Marlins in 2017. The 27-year-old was a first-time All-Star, gained the NL Silver Slugger Award and the NL Hank Aaron Award in

MLB Rumors: These Teams Have ‘Stayed In Touch’ With Craig

The 2019 Major League Baseball season is underway and Craig Kimbrel stays unsigned. The free agent pitcher final appeared in a recreation with the Boston Red Sox throughout their World Series run. But after the crew elected to not re-sign him, he’s struggled to discover a new house on the open market. While Kimbrel has garnered curiosity from just a few groups, he nonetheless has but to ink a deal. But in keeping with The Athletic, there’s nonetheless one crew that continues to be “more interested” within the 30-year-old than different free agent Dallas Keuchel. “The Mets and Brewers are among the other clubs that have checked in on Keuchel, though the Brewers remain more interested in the other top remaining free

2019 MLB preview: Pressure’s on Cubs, Sox to do higher than

More. That’s the four-lettered theme of this baseball season in Chicago. We want extra from the Cubs, who didn’t meet their excessive requirements final season. We want extra from the White Sox, who haven’t seen a lot progress on the big-league stage the final a number of seasons. More playoff video games from the North Siders, who dipped a single toe into postseason baseball final season and misplaced a wild-card sport. Hell, extra World Series appearances from the Cubs, whereas we’re as regards to extra. And from the South Siders, extra dialogue in regards to the precise video games this season and fewer deal with subsequent season and the season after. More consideration on what must be accomplished