For better or worse, there is a wide ranging viewpoints on COVID, even in the Major League Baseball universe. Joe West says he doesn’t ‘believe in his heart’ that the death total, that has now passed 150,000 is accurate (if anything, there’s strong evidence that it is under-counted). Trevor Bauer seemed to advocate for fans in the stadium on Twitter. On the other end, some … Continue reading MLB in Peril

ESPN’s Jeff Passan has reported that 11 out of 30 Marlins, along with two coaches, have tested postitive for COVID-19. The Marlins played the Phillies on Sunday, while three players were ruled out after they tested positive. MLB has suspended Monday night’s games against for the Phillies, who play the Yankees, and the Marlins, who play the Orioles. Joel Sherman reported that there was no … Continue reading Marlins Have Covid Outbreak

Well, we knew this season was going to be unique. The Yankees defeated the Nationals 4-1, the game was delayed, then ruled a complete game, after a heavy rain in the bottom of the fifth inning. The focus of the night, Gerrit Cole, technically pitched a complete game, one-hitter for his debut. After giving up a solo-homer to Adam Eaton in the first, he settled … Continue reading Yankees Win 4-1, In Shortened Game

For awhile the 2020 seemed died, but the when and where has now been figured out by the MLBPA and the MLB owners. On July 1 players will report for spring training part II in their respective cities. The regular season sprint of 60 games in 66 days will begin July 23. In a game driven by statistics and history, this could mess with some … Continue reading The 60 Game Season Will Be Fun and Weird