OAKLAND, CA – SEPTEMBER 21: A.J. Puk #31 and Jesus Luzardo #44 of the Oakland Athletics sit in the dugout prior to the game against the Texas Rangers at the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on September 21, 2019 in Oakland, California. The Athletics defeated the Rangers 12-3. (Photo by Michael Zagaris/Oakland Athletics/Getty Images) The Oakland A’s
The Yankees front office didn’t build their roster for a 60-game regular season, but the drastic reduction in games will work in New York’s favor. Brian Cashman and his front office team never could have anticipated the need to build a Yankees roster optimized for a 60-game regular season. While it wasn’t their intention, there’s
Credit: Denis Poroy/Getty Images During the sprint that will be a 60-game 2020 MLB season, here are the three best DH options for the Milwaukee Brewers. The MLB and MLBPA have finally reached a resolution on a 2020 season, with teams reporting to training July 1 and games to start on July 23 or 24.
With the MLB announcing that there will be a 60 game season, it’s time to see who are the top contenders for the AL MVP and how a shortened season could change the entire field. Excitement is in the air now that the MLB is officially returning as of Tuesday night. The athletes get to
Ian Desmond (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) The Colorado Rockies will be without Ian Desmond who opted out of the 2020 season. Ian Desmond will not suit up for the Colorado Rockies in 2020, according to a post on his Instagram account. In the post, the two-time All-Star cites his obligation and duty as a
Credit: Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The New York Mets have some good news on the injury front, highlighted by the possible return of Yoenis Cespedes. As the New York Mets get set to come together and prepare for a shortened 2020 season, they’ve gotten some good news on the injury front. According to Joel Sherman of
Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) A confluence of events could see a reunion with Mookie Betts and the Red Sox. The Boston Red Sox made it their end goal to trade Mookie Betts this offseason in an attempt to cut costs. Little did we know, they were ahead
Rocco Baldelli, Minnesota Twins. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images) Two older Minnesota Twins coaches won’t be able to coach this season. The Minnesota Twins are now down two coaches on Rocco Baldelli‘s staff for 2020. Because of the global pandemic, a pair of Twins coaches have been informed by the organization they will not be
Cristian Pache (Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images) The Atlanta Braves announced their initial 60-man player pool ahead of the 2020 season. The 2020 MLB season features several odd quirks, including the general roster, which has been upgraded to 60 if you include the so-called taxi-squad, which will be available should a player
Detroit Tigers GM Al Avila (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) The Spencer Torkelson hype train shouldn’t have to wait until the 2021 season. The Detroit Tigers drafted Spencer Torkelson first overall into a turbulent MLB environment. At the time, players and owners couldn’t come to an agreement on a 2020 season, let alone
Salvador Perez, Kansas City Royals (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) Salvador Perez can help the Kansas City Royals a lot this year, both with his play and with his veteran presence for a rebuilding team. The Kansas City Royals didn’t figure to be contenders before the MLB season was shut down, and most people won’t
Mike Trout (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images) The 2020 MLB season may have an enormous impact on Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout’s legacy. The divisions have been decided, the schedules have been set, and it’s now only a matter of time until MLB makes its long-awaited return. Neither a pandemic nor a nasty,
SAN FRANCISCO, CA – JULY 19: Jacob deGrom #48 of the New York Mets pitches against the San Francisco Giants in the bottom of the second inning at Oracle Park on July 19, 2019 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) Which player is most important for the New York Mets in
GLENDALE, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 26: Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers follows through on a swing during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Angels at Camelback Ranch on February 26, 2020 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images) The Dodgers still chase that World Series win. Who’s the team’s most
Ronda Rousey congratulates next generation’s Kay Hansen on winning debut at UFC Vegas 4 by Thomas Albano Dana White just posted the first look of UFC Fight Island (PHOTO) by Thomas Albano TAMPA, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 24: Gerrit Cole #45 of the New York Yankees delivers a pitch in the first inning during the spring
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 05: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Brett Gardner #11 of the New York Yankees third inning RBI single against the Minnesota Twins in game two of the American League Division Series at Yankee Stadium on October 05, 2019 in New York City. The Yankees defeated the Twins 8-2. (Photo by
Francisco Lindor (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) Which player can the Indians lean on in the shortened, 60-game season? Rob Manfred has imposed a 60-game season for the 2020 MLB campaign, and the players are set to comply. While this season will be in a much different format than we are used to, it will be
WASHINGTON, DC – SEPTEMBER 24: Aaron Nola #27 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches in the first inning during game two of a doubleheader baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on September 24, 2019 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) Now is the time for Aaron Nola to establish himself as
Trevor Bauer (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) A Twitter argument between Trevor Bauer, Aubrey Huff and Curt Schilling about WAR has mercifully ended. Curt Schilling has a habit of butting in when not necessarily called upon, and Tuesday was no exception. In a Twitter argument between Trevor Bauer and Aubrey Huff which (we thank the
ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 25: Jonathan Loaisiga #43 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning during a game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on September 25, 2019 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) If the Yankees want to thrive in the upcoming 60-game regular season,
Nick Markakis, Atlanta Braves. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images) Who are the best options at designated hitter for the 2020 Atlanta Braves? So who’s going to hit for the pitcher this year in Atlanta? The 2020 MLB season will be unlike anything we’ve ever seen. It will be a 60-game season with 40 games being
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 04: Nolan Arenado #28 of the Colorado Rockies reacts after hitting a base hit off of starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu #99 of the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium on September 4, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) Here’s how Nolan Arenado
PEORIA, ARIZONA – FEBRUARY 24: Kris Bryant #17 of the Chicago Cubs draws a walk against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of the MLB spring training game at Peoria Stadium on February 24, 2020 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) Now that baseball is set to return, the Cubs can now
As MLB moves forward with a 60-game regular season in 2020 that includes the universal designated hitter, the Cubs have more options than just Kyle Schwarber. Baseball is back starting July 1st when Spring Training 2.0 officially restarts the 2020 season, which includes the designated hitter in the National League. The flexibility the DH provides
Joe Jimenez, Detroit Tigers (Photo by Joseph Garnett Jr. /Getty Images) Detroit Tigers closer Joe Jimenez will have to be effective if the team is to have any chance of success in a short 2020 season. Before the 2020 MLB season was put on hold, we knew that the Detroit Tigers likely weren’t going to
Brandon Woodruff, Milwaukee Brewers (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) The Milwaukee Brewers’ starting rotation comes with more question marks in 2020. They need Brandon Woodruff to be the ace of the staff. We know that Christian Yelich has become a star for the Milwaukee Brewers and that any discussion about the team begins with him.
QUEENS, NY – OCTOBER 23: A wide shot of Citi Field with the pitch in the center before the 2019 MLS Cup Major League Soccer Eastern Conference Semifinal match between New York City FC and Toronto FC at Citi Field on October 23, 2019 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York
Kirby Smart, Georgia Bulldogs. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Chipper Jones gives a ringing endorsement of the job Kirby Smart is doing. Dawg Nation and Braves Country largely overlap in Georgia. Many Georgia football fans also love some Atlanta Braves baseball. In the state of Georgia, these are the two biggest athletics brands by a
HOUSTON, TEXAS – OCTOBER 29: Stephen Strasburg #37 of the Washington Nationals delivers the pitch against the Houston Astros during the second inning in Game Six of the 2019 World Series at Minute Maid Park on October 29, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) If the Nationals want to successfully defend their
Eloy Jimenez, Chicago White Sox (Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Getty Images) With all the moves the Chicago White Sox made this past offseason, let’s not forget that it’s still important for Eloy Jimenez to have a good season. The Chicago White Sox made a lot of moves this past offseason, showing that they believe they’re ready