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MLB plans to allow fans at NLCS, World Series games
Major League Baseball’s playoffs may include something else that hasn’t been a part of the game in 2020: fans.
The best current MLB player at every age
MLB has become more of a young man's game in recent years, but some of the league's best players are still in their late 30's or early 40's. Here's a look at the best players in the league at every age, as of August 2020.
The biggest bargain on every MLB team
The high priced stars in MLB like Mike Trout, Mookie Betts, and Clayton Kershaw get most of the attention, but great teams also need bargains to enable those bigger contracts.
MLB players who may retire after the 2020 season
The 2020 MLB season is set for only 60 games, and for many players it could be their last opportunities to play on an MLB field before retirement. These 25 players could consider hanging up their clears following the season.
The best-hitting pitchers of all time
The designated hitter is now being used by both leagues. Most insiders think that the DH is now here to stay in the National League, so with hitting pitchers about to go the way of the dinosaur, it's worth taking a look at those hurlers who raked (relatively speaking).
The 25 best MLB trade deadline deals
With the MLB trade deadline Wednesday, teams have big decisions to make that could alter their franchises for the short and long term. These 25 July trades from past years stand out as the biggest and best moves in deadline history.
MLB players playing for their next contract in 2020
MLB is set for a shortened 60-game season, but the implications are the same for pending free agents looking for their next contract. Here's a look the stars playing for a big payday in 2021.
Famous Little League World Series alumni
Every summer, talented youngsters show off their baseball skills in the Little League World Series. For most of these children, their professional futures wind up being outside the diamond, but some use the annual showcase as a springboard to high school, college and even professional baseball.
The 25 worst MLB trade deadline deals
With the MLB trade deadline is just around on the corner, on August 31, teams have big decisions to make that could alter their franchises for the short and long term.
Higher-seeded team will receive World Series 'home-field advantage'
The highest seed playing in the World Series will serve as the "home team" and receive the final at-bats in Games 1 and 2 and, if necessary, Games 6 and 7.
The '500 home run club' quiz
27 MLB players have hit 500 or more home runs over the span of their careers. How many members of this exclusive fraternity can you name in six minutes?
Nolan Arenado could miss rest of the season with shoulder injury
Paired with the opt-out Arenado holds following the 2021 season, a legitimate case can be made for the wisdom – or even necessity – of a trade.
Twins' Josh Donaldson: MLB umpires have 'no accountability'
Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson still is salty about being ejected at home plate during Thursday's game against the Chicago White Sox.
Astros' Justin Verlander announces he'll have Tommy John surgery
Verlander announced via Instagram on Saturday that he'll undergo Tommy John surgery.
Red Sox chairman: 'We expect to be competitive next year'
Although the Red Sox had a down year, the powers that be within the club expect them to be competitive next season.
Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire retires
Lloyd McClendon will manage the Tigers for the remainder of the 2020 season.
Rays All-Star OF Austin Meadows could miss playoffs with oblique strain
Rays manager Kevin Cash said Austin Meadows could miss the playoffs due to an oblique strain he suffered in the first game of a doubleheader versus the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday.
Padres-Mariners series relocated to San Diego due to air quality issues
To retain the fairness of Seattle having final at-bats in all three games, the Mariners will serve as the "home team" throughout the series.
Rob Manfred hopes to make expanded playoff format permanent
Nothing is set in stone, but the concept of an expanded playoff structure had been discussed and was generally supported by the “overwhelming majority” of owners prior to this year’s implementation, per Manfred.
MLB, MLBPA reach agreement on neutral sites for playoff bubbles
Currently, the MLB plans to implement a two-bubble strategy, with separate bubbles for the American League and National League. For that to work, teams would not travel back in forth like they normally would in a series.
Giants-Mariners game postponed due to air-quality concerns
The Giants will head back to San Francisco, and the teams will instead play at Oracle Park later this week.
Hedge fund billionaire Steve Cohen reportedly reaches deal to become Mets owner
The only step remaining is to get the approval of 23 of MLB’s 30 owners.
Report: MLB banning alcohol from locker room playoff celebrations this season
MLB reportedly is sending a memo to teams this week insisting that clinching celebrations must be socially distant, outdoors and contain no alcohol due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
Five cool stats about Alec Mills' no-hitter against Brewers
Alec Mills' no-hitter produced some very cool stats that are worth sharing
A's Matt Chapman to undergo hip surgery, miss remainder of 2020 season
This news is a huge disappointment for the American League West-leading Athletics. This season, Chapman is slashing .232/.276/.535 with 10 home runs and 25 RBI.
Ronald Acuna Jr. leaves game with apparent foot injury
The severity of Acuna’s injury isn’t known yet, but anything requiring an absence would be worrisome for the Braves at this late stage in the season
Giants player tests positive for COVID-19; two games vs. Padres postponed
There are just two-plus weeks left in the season, and with the Padres and Giants vying for playoff spots, significant changes in their schedules could prove detrimental.
The 'Most home runs for every MLB franchise' quiz
How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in six minutes?
Cardinals legend Lou Brock dies at 81
Baseball Hall of Famer and St. Louis Cardinals legend Lou Brock has died at the age of 81.
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