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Post by 20DodgerMiracle24 on Jun 2, 2020 13:04:35 GMT
Is baseball coming back? Here's the latest news on MLB, player negotiations to restart season Yahoo Sports Staff May 31, 2020, 9:44 PM CDT Major League Baseball and its players have begun discussing a way to restart the 2020 season following the coronavirus delay. The owners approved a plan that would restart baseball in July and include a contentious revenue sharing salary system. Negotiations with the Major League Baseball Players Association began with a meeting last week. Among the many complicated questions that need to be answered: How will players be paid? When and where will games be played? When will the season start and how many games will be scheduled? What will rosters look like? How will the postseason work? The most crucial and perhaps most difficult roadblocks involve the safety measures needed to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus: What precautions would be in place to keep players and their families from being exposed? What happens if a player falls ill? Here are the latest updates. Union delivers economic counterproposal to MLB The MLBPA delivered a proposal to restart the season to the league on Sunday afternoon suggesting a longer, 114-game regular season that would begin in late June and run until Oct. 31. The union’s proposal also included the potential for salary deferrals in the case of a canceled postseason, Yahoo Sports confirmed. Players expressed extreme disappointment with a Tuesday proposal from MLB that sought to play a 78- to 82-game season with players taking pay cuts on a sliding scale that went beyond prorating their salaries. The union proposal instead seeks prorated salaries, as it contends was agreed upon in a March deal between the two parties. The union proposal also includes these stipulations: Deferrals of $100 million should the postseason get canceled. That would reportedly apply to contracts of $10 million or more. Opt-outs for any players who do not wish to play amid the coronavirus pandemic, with “high-risk” players receiving their salaries while others would continue to receive service time. A $100 million advance to players during the “spring training” that would lead up to the shortened season. Two years of postseason expansion. According to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman, ownership reaction to this proposal echoed the union’s negative reaction to earlier ideas, with a source calling it a “non-starter.” MLBPA weighing response to MLB, awaiting key documents The players association will take its time before deciding how or when to respond to MLB’s economic proposal, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported Friday. Rosenthal says the MLBPA sent a memo to the players outlining its thought process. The memo says the MLBPA is awaiting “key documents” from MLB that would support their call for more salary concessions from the players. Previous reports indicated the players were preparing a counter proposal that would seek a longer season schedule and full prorated salaries. The expectation was that offer would reach the table by week’s end. Now though, it seems the players won’t budge until the owners open their books or back off their sliding scale proposal that would pay lower-paid players closer to their half-season prorated salaries and force top-paid players to accept 20-40 percent of their normal salary. To say there’s no momentum toward a resolution heading into the weekend would be an understatement. Players to propose longer season, full prorated salaries After expressing disappointment in response to MLB’s economic proposal, the players are preparing to make a counter proposal, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported late Wednesday. Once finalized, the players are expected to propose a schedule of longer than 82 games, according to Rosenthal’s sources. In addition, the players will seek their full prorated salaries. The players were clearly disappointed by the league’s economic proposal submitted on Tuesday. Insulted might be a better term based on how some players responded. How the league responds now will be telling. Chances are they won’t find a longer season too appealing, but the hope for baseball fans is that it does spur more direct conversation rather than the back and forth we’ve seen through the media. Max Scherzer slams MLB’s economic proposal The gap between MLB and the MLB players association seemed to grow even wider Wednesday. Leading the charge publicly was Washington Nationals pitcher and MLBPA player executive subcommittee member Max Scherzer. In a strong statement posted to Twitter, Scherzer shredded the league’s proposal while noting there’s no reason why players should "accept a second pay cut" to play a truncated 2020 season. Scherzer’s words echo the tenor of the union’s formal response on Tuesday. In a released statement, the MLBPA said it was “extremely disappointed” in the economic proposal, while also stating the sides remain far apart of health and safety issues as well. As Heyman notes, some have viewed the economic proposal simply as part of the negotiating process. Others see it as a league mission to divide the players. If the latter is more on point, the plan seems to be failing so far. Perhaps it’s even pushing us further away from a 2020 season. With time running short, progress needs to be made sooner than later. At this point, a quick resolution doesn’t seem possible. As to where the games will be played, why not in their home parks, after all the players are tested for Covid? This thing doesn't need to be so complicated! |
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 7, 2020 1:56:43 GMT
Latest News, Notes On Return-To-Play Negotiations
Posted: 05 Jun 2020 03:22 PM PDT
5:22pm: The league and the union have continued to battle this week in the form of letters, per Ken Rosenthal and Evan Drellich of The Athletic. Halem sent one to the union Wednesday explaining why the league’s not on board with its 114-game proposal, saying that “we do not have any reason to believe that a negotiated solution for an 82-game season is possible” and detailing why extending the regular campaign into October isn’t feasible from the league’s perspective. As of now, the league’s also unwilling to give service time to a player who opts out of a potential season for health and safety reasons.
MLBPA negotiator Bruce Meyer responded that he’s not sure MLB even wants a season to take place. “We are happy to hear that ‘the Commissioner is committed to playing Baseball in 2020,’” Meyer wrote, “since MLB’s course of conduct continues to lead to doubts.” The union also called MLB’s unwillingness to play into October “wholly unjustified.”
For now, MLB seems inclined to pursue a schedule of 50-some games, but that would also displease the union. Furthermore, the two sides haven’t even finalized health and safety protocols in the event a season does happen, though Meyer wrote, “We will be available at your convenience to continue those discussions, including over the weekend.”
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 10, 2020 5:03:37 GMT
Time running out: MLB commissioner could implement shortened season even without players' approval
Bob Nightengale
USA TODAY
Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred may have no choice but to implement a shortened season of at least 50 games without the player union’s approval if the two sides can’t reach an agreement within a week, three Major League Baseball executives told USA TODAY Sports.
The executives requested anonymity because they were unauthorized to speak publicly with the sensitivity of the negotiations.
The Major League Baseball Players Association rejected MLB’s latest proposal on Tuesday and countered with an 89-game schedule — starting July 10 and ending Oct. 11 — that would pay players their full pro-rated salary, while also agreeing to an expanded postseason the next two seasons.
MLB is expected to swiftly reject the union’s proposal with the players refusing to accept a paycut from their pro-rated salaries. MLB made a formal offer on Monday to guarantee players 75% of their prorated salaries in a 76-game regular season — ending Sept. 27 — if the postseason is not canceled, and 50% with no postseason.
“If we don’t get an agreement real soon, this is going to be ugly,’’ one high-ranking executive said. “Real ugly. And it’s just going to get worse.’’
The fear without an agreement between the two sides is that the several of the game’s biggest stars may decide to simply sit out this season, believing it’s not worth the health risk while receiving only about 33% of their annual salary to play this season.
One owner says he has already been informed that several of his players indicated they wouldn’t play this year under those conditions, forfeiting their salary this season while not receiving service time.
In MLB’s last proposal Monday to the union it permitted players to opt out of the season, with only players considered “high risk’’ to COVID-19 still paid while receiving service time. Yet, with no agreement, perhaps no player who opts out get paid?
Major League Baseball is requesting permission from the union to expand the postseason from 10 teams to 16, with potentially 65 playoff games, worth about $1 billion in TV revenue. Yet, without the union’s approval, they would be relegated back to their old format. It would eliminate an extra round and now would have no more than 33 postseason games, and keep their postseason share at $777 million.
The union also had promised to participate in postseason All-Star and home-run derby events, while permitting to be more frequently mic’d up for clubs’ broadcasts. Those enhancements would also disappear if no agreement is reached.
Oh, and considering all of the bitterness and hostility between the sides during this coronavirus pandemic, do you really believe things will go smoothly next year when they must reach an agreement by Dec. 1, 2021 on a new collective bargaining agreement?
The union has been setting aside money from players’ licensing checks for a reason, preparing for a potential work stoppage next summer.
Yep, this could be the sequel of the summer of 1994, only this time, without Cal Ripken breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive playing streak and Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa’s home-run chase to save it.
It would virtually assure another 18 months of hostility. The free-agent market could collapse with owners saying their losses would prevent them from bidding on players, no matter how glamorous their numbers look on their bubble-gum cards.
Fans, so disgusted by everyone’s behavior, could turn their back on the sport and stay away for good, even when ballparks open, deciding to spend their money on other entertainment.
There will be baseball, with an agreement or not, with Manfred having the power to implement a season with players receiving their full pro-rated salary.
He could attempt to appease the union by playing at least 70 games. If the season started July 10, and ended Sept. 27 before the postseason, there still would be 80 days on the calendar.
Yet, the owners prefer a shorter season, as few as 48 games, insisting they will lose $640 million per team for each regular-season game played, wanting to conclude the regular-season by Sept. 27.
The two sides have perhaps another week of negotiations before it’s in Manfred’s hands.
He has given the two sides 76 days to work out an agreement, and although the two sides have made movement, they still are barely closer to reaching a deal than at the start of the pandemic.
Manfred will make sure there will be baseball.
He has the power to do that.
He just can’t control how anyone will think about the game again.
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 10, 2020 5:13:28 GMT
'MLB is expected to swiftly reject the union’s proposal with the players refusing to accept a paycut from their pro-rated salaries. MLB made a formal offer on Monday to guarantee players 75% of their prorated salaries in a 76-game regular season — ending Sept. 27 — if the postseason is not canceled, and 50% with no postseason.'
That actually sounds more than fair. Is the union afraid of setting a precedent for renegotiations?
'The fear without an agreement between the two sides is that the several of the game’s biggest stars may decide to simply sit out this season, believing it’s not worth the health risk while receiving only about 33% of their annual salary to play this season.'
How many of those biggest stars are close to free agency, besides our own Mookie Betts?
'Major League Baseball is requesting permission from the union to expand the postseason from 10 teams to 16, with potentially 65 playoff games, worth about $1 billion in TV revenue. Yet, without the union’s approval, they would be relegated back to their old format. It would eliminate an extra round and now would have no more than 33 postseason games, and keep their postseason share at $777 million.'
Sounds like hockey, & once they get it the owners won't let go.
'Yep, this could be the sequel of the summer of 1994, only this time, without Cal Ripken breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive playing streak and Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa’s home-run chase to save it.'
They've already livened both ball & bat. They'll shrink the strike zone & go back to steroids if they have to.
'Fans, so disgusted by everyone’s behavior, could turn their back on the sport and stay away for good, even when ballparks open, deciding to spend their money on other entertainment.'
Sure. We're addicts.
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Post by jrgreene6 on Jun 10, 2020 16:42:54 GMT
'MLB is expected to swiftly reject the union’s proposal with the players refusing to accept a paycut from their pro-rated salaries. MLB made a formal offer on Monday to guarantee players 75% of their prorated salaries in a 76-game regular season — ending Sept. 27 — if the postseason is not canceled, and 50% with no postseason.' That actually sounds more than fair. Is the union afraid of setting a precedent for renegotiations? 'The fear without an agreement between the two sides is that the several of the game’s biggest stars may decide to simply sit out this season, believing it’s not worth the health risk while receiving only about 33% of their annual salary to play this season.' How many of those biggest stars are close to free agency, besides our own Mookie Betts? 'Major League Baseball is requesting permission from the union to expand the postseason from 10 teams to 16, with potentially 65 playoff games, worth about $1 billion in TV revenue. Yet, without the union’s approval, they would be relegated back to their old format. It would eliminate an extra round and now would have no more than 33 postseason games, and keep their postseason share at $777 million.' Sounds like hockey, & once they get it the owners won't let go. 'Yep, this could be the sequel of the summer of 1994, only this time, without Cal Ripken breaking Lou Gehrig’s consecutive playing streak and Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa’s home-run chase to save it.' They've already livened both ball & bat. They'll shrink the strike zone & go back to steroids if they have to. 'Fans, so disgusted by everyone’s behavior, could turn their back on the sport and stay away for good, even when ballparks open, deciding to spend their money on other entertainment.' Sure. We're addicts. Sounding more and more like we gave up one of our brightest stars and studs for nothing. Mookie may never don Dodger blue. And if this season is a complete bust, I don’t see any chance in this or any world that he gets the 10 - 12 year deal he’s going to be looking for from LA. SOME team will be stupid enough to do it - maybe even more than one will offer him that lunacy. But it won’t be the Dodgers. GO DODGERS!!! |
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 10, 2020 21:16:21 GMT
Yeah. That trade looked really good at the time. Hated to lose Verdugo. Still looked good.
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Post by jrgreene6 on Jun 11, 2020 2:28:51 GMT
Yeah. That trade looked really good at the time. Hated to lose Verdugo. Still looked good. Never been a fan of trading a potential (and inexpensive) star for a “one year rental” and even though they said all the right things to appease the fans (like “we have every intention of trying to sign Betts to a long term deal at the end of 2020”, etc.), I still didn’t and don’t see it happening. We heard the same promises regarding previous big name players that came on the market and signed elsewhere. And I truthfully don’t blame the Dodgers because some of those deals those guys ended up getting were insane and I believe those teams will be sorry they ponied up that kind of money, especially in those final few years of the contracts. It is that same reasoning I believe Betts will go elsewhere - somebody will be willing to offer more money for more years. And if they wouldn’t go ten years for Harper (even with his sub-par 2019, I believe when all is said and done he’ll end up with better numbers than Betts), I don’t know why they’d go that long for Mookie. And again, even if they WOULD offer Betts ten years, some team will offer him twelve. And the LAST thing LA will do is get into a bidding war for his services the next decade plus. Trade looks worse every day that passes and if he never takes the field in Blue, it might go right up there with the Martinez flop. GO DODGERS!!! |
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 19, 2020 2:57:48 GMT
Why advertisements on White Sox, Cubs, other MLB uniforms could be coming soon
As Major League Baseball and the players' union continue to try to figure out a way to get a shortened 2020 season off the ground, big changes are being proposed for the game.
The league's latest proposal includes the adoption of the designated hitter in the National League and the playoff field expanding from 10 teams to 16. And it's being speculated that once implemented, those changes could be permanent.
But here's another one that's not getting a ton of attention. Listed as one of the many details of the newest proposal for a 60-game season in a report from ESPN's Jeff Passan: advertisements would be allowed on team uniforms.
And you thought traditionalists were mad about the universal DH.
Somehow, the four major U.S. pro sports leagues fended off this common international practice for a long time. The NBA was the first of the quartet to put sponsorships on their uniforms, and it didn't send the sport of basketball careening into an inescapable public-relations ditch.
Baseball, it seems, could be next. The sport just got a uniform overhaul this year, with Nike taking over the manufacturing and design of team uniforms, even though most fans might not have realized it, considering the start of the regular season has been delayed for three months.
While Nike was bringing all sorts of little tweaks — and some substantial ones; the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres have brand new uniforms ready for debut this season, whenever that might happen — many fans' eyeballs will likely dart right to any ads that are placed on jerseys. Which of course is the point.
So which iconic brand will grab the coveted advertising real estate on the South Side? Aurelio’s? Ricobene’s? Marz Brewing? Moo & Oink? Whittingham Meats? 35th Street Red Hots?
On the North Side, the Wiener's Circle seems the obvious choice.
I guess we'll find out if either of Chicago's teams would take advantage of permission to sponsor their jerseys should they receive it as soon as this season.
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 19, 2020 2:58:47 GMT
Chico's Bail Bonds!
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Post by 20DodgerMiracle24 on Jun 19, 2020 4:28:21 GMT
Why advertisements on White Sox, Cubs, other MLB uniforms could be coming soon As Major League Baseball and the players' union continue to try to figure out a way to get a shortened 2020 season off the ground, big changes are being proposed for the game. The league's latest proposal includes the adoption of the designated hitter in the National League and the playoff field expanding from 10 teams to 16. And it's being speculated that once implemented, those changes could be permanent. But here's another one that's not getting a ton of attention. Listed as one of the many details of the newest proposal for a 60-game season in a report from ESPN's Jeff Passan: advertisements would be allowed on team uniforms. And you thought traditionalists were mad about the universal DH. Somehow, the four major U.S. pro sports leagues fended off this common international practice for a long time. The NBA was the first of the quartet to put sponsorships on their uniforms, and it didn't send the sport of basketball careening into an inescapable public-relations ditch. Baseball, it seems, could be next. The sport just got a uniform overhaul this year, with Nike taking over the manufacturing and design of team uniforms, even though most fans might not have realized it, considering the start of the regular season has been delayed for three months. While Nike was bringing all sorts of little tweaks — and some substantial ones; the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres have brand new uniforms ready for debut this season, whenever that might happen — many fans' eyeballs will likely dart right to any ads that are placed on jerseys. Which of course is the point. So which iconic brand will grab the coveted advertising real estate on the South Side? Aurelio’s? Ricobene’s? Marz Brewing? Moo & Oink? Whittingham Meats? 35th Street Red Hots? On the North Side, the Wiener's Circle seems the obvious choice. I guess we'll find out if either of Chicago's teams would take advantage of permission to sponsor their jerseys should they receive it as soon as this season. And we all thought Bud Selig was bad! Before the DH was created, there were no changes in the rules in the entire 20th century, save for outlawing the spitball and other doctoring of the ball. Since the DH there were no changes till Bob Manfred came along, and he makes changes every time we turn around. The wild card and then double wild card are bad enough, but now 16 teams in the playoffs? By that logic, a sub-.500 team could win the WS if they get lucky and catch the best team in a slump. And what was it back in the winter, that the team with the best record could pick their first round playoff opponent? And now wear advertisments on their unis? THey're on the OF walls and throughout the stadiums, and that's OK, they were way back in the early 20th century. You all know I hate the DH, but we've been fighting it since 1973 and we're not gonna win that battle, so let it come to the NL. HEY MANFRED, LEAVE THINGS ALONE!!! If the NL adopts the DH will you stop changing things every chance you get? |
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 19, 2020 12:00:17 GMT
Why advertisements on White Sox, Cubs, other MLB uniforms could be coming soon As Major League Baseball and the players' union continue to try to figure out a way to get a shortened 2020 season off the ground, big changes are being proposed for the game. The league's latest proposal includes the adoption of the designated hitter in the National League and the playoff field expanding from 10 teams to 16. And it's being speculated that once implemented, those changes could be permanent. But here's another one that's not getting a ton of attention. Listed as one of the many details of the newest proposal for a 60-game season in a report from ESPN's Jeff Passan: advertisements would be allowed on team uniforms. And you thought traditionalists were mad about the universal DH. Somehow, the four major U.S. pro sports leagues fended off this common international practice for a long time. The NBA was the first of the quartet to put sponsorships on their uniforms, and it didn't send the sport of basketball careening into an inescapable public-relations ditch. Baseball, it seems, could be next. The sport just got a uniform overhaul this year, with Nike taking over the manufacturing and design of team uniforms, even though most fans might not have realized it, considering the start of the regular season has been delayed for three months. While Nike was bringing all sorts of little tweaks — and some substantial ones; the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres have brand new uniforms ready for debut this season, whenever that might happen — many fans' eyeballs will likely dart right to any ads that are placed on jerseys. Which of course is the point. So which iconic brand will grab the coveted advertising real estate on the South Side? Aurelio’s? Ricobene’s? Marz Brewing? Moo & Oink? Whittingham Meats? 35th Street Red Hots? On the North Side, the Wiener's Circle seems the obvious choice. I guess we'll find out if either of Chicago's teams would take advantage of permission to sponsor their jerseys should they receive it as soon as this season. And we all thought Bud Selig was bad! Before the DH was created, there were no changes in the rules in the entire 20th century, save for outlawing the spitball and other doctoring of the ball. Since the DH there were no changes till Bob Manfred came along, and he makes changes every time we turn around. The wild card and then double wild card are bad enough, but now 16 teams in the playoffs? By that logic, a sub-.500 team could win the WS if they get lucky and catch the best team in a slump. And what was it back in the winter, that the team with the best record could pick their first round playoff opponent? And now wear advertisments on their unis? THey're on the OF walls and throughout the stadiums, and that's OK, they were way back in the early 20th century. You all know I hate the DH, but we've been fighting it since 1973 and we're not gonna win that battle, so let it come to the NL. HEY MANFRED, LEAVE THINGS ALONE!!! If the NL adopts the DH will you stop changing things every chance you get? I KNEW once the owners got an expanded playoff format they would never let it go. That's a lot of money to them. The season would be ending close to the middle of November. Okay for me in Southern California. Not so great for people who live where it snows. Selfish bastards. |
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 24, 2020 13:22:24 GMT
Play Ball: MLB announces 2020 regular season
By Mark Feinsand @feinsand
12:29 AM EDT
Major League Baseball has officially announced a plan to return to play that features players reporting for training by July 1, leading up to a proposed 60-game regular-season schedule anticipated to begin on July 23 and 24.
“Major League Baseball is thrilled to announce that the 2020 season is on the horizon,” Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. “We have provided the Players Association with a schedule to play 60 games and are excited to provide our great fans with Baseball again soon.”
The decision was reached Monday by a unanimous vote of the 30 MLB clubs under the terms of the March 26 agreement struck by the league and the MLB Players Association that came after Spring Training camps were shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The league asked the MLBPA to confirm that players could report to training camps by July 1, which the union agreed to on Tuesday. MLB is working with a variety of public health experts, infectious disease specialists and technology providers on a comprehensive approach that aims to facilitate a safe return.
Players will undergo COVID-19 testing upon arrival, then begin workouts if they test negative. Players, coaches and support staff will be tested for COVID-19 every other day during training camps, the regular season and postseason. Anybody testing positive will be quarantined. Two negative tests are reportedly required for a return. Players will also receive temperature/symptom checks at least twice per day, and antibody testing will be conducted approximately once per month.
MLB has submitted a 60-game regular-season schedule for review by the Players Association. In order to mitigate travel, the schedule would include 10 games for each team against its four divisional opponents, along with 20 games against the opposite league’s corresponding geographical division (for example, the AL East will play the NL East, and so on).
For the vast majority of teams, Spring Training 2.0 will be held in the clubs’ Major League ballparks, as recent spikes of the coronavirus in both Florida and Arizona caused all 30 spring facilities to be shut down for deep cleaning.
Pitchers and catchers will report first, followed by position players. Teams will be allowed to invite 60 players to big league camp, with only those players eligible to play during the season. Each team’s 60-man list must be submitted by Sunday afternoon. Teams will have the ability to send up to 20 players who are not on the 40-man roster to an alternate site.
The designated-hitter rule will be used in both leagues in 2020, part of the league’s health and safety protocols for this season.
Several other rules will be instituted during this shortened season:
• Teams will open the season with a 30-man active roster; it will be reduced to 28 players after two weeks, then to 26 after four weeks.
• The Trade Deadline will be Aug. 31.
• To be eligible for the postseason, a player must be added to the Major League roster by Sept. 15.
• Teams will be permitted to carry up to three taxi-squad players on the road during the season, though if a team carries three such players, one must be a catcher.
• During extra-inning games in the regular season, each half-inning will begin with a runner on second base. The batter who made the final out in the previous inning (or a pinch-runner for that batter) would be that runner.
• There will be a 10-day injured list for both pitchers and hitters, though the 60-day IL will be reduced to a 45-day IL.
• There will be a separate IL for players who either test positive or have symptoms/confirmed exposure to COVID-19. There is no maximum or minimum days for this IL.
• MLB’s transaction freeze, which has been in place since the season was suspended, will end on Friday at 12 p.m. ET.
• In addition to COVID-19 testing every other day, some other health precautions are as follows: Team personnel and players not likely to participate in the game (for example, the next day's starting pitcher) will be sitting in the stands or another area designated by the club, at least six feet apart; non-playing personnel will wear masks in dugout and bullpen at all times; no spitting or chewing tobacco (gum is permitted); no celebratory contact (high-fives, fist bumps, hugs, etc.).
Players will be paid a full prorated portion of their 2020 salary based on games played, which will equal approximately 37 percent for the full season.
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 24, 2020 13:23:04 GMT
'The designated-hitter rule will be used in both leagues in 2020, part of the league’s health and safety protocols for this season.' Tick, tick, tick...  |
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 24, 2020 13:24:13 GMT
• During extra-inning games in the regular season, each half-inning will begin with a runner on second base. The batter who made the final out in the previous inning (or a pinch-runner for that batter) would be that runner.'
Oh. A freak show. COOL!!
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 24, 2020 15:27:56 GMT
Baseball is back after MLB, players agree to July 1 report date, health protocols
Mike Oz, Yahoo Sports / June 23, 2020
Major League Baseball finally has a plan in place for the 2020 season. On Tuesday, the players union first agreed to a July 1 report date for Spring Training 2.0 as MLB seeks to begin a coronavirus-shortened 2020 season, according to various reports.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan also reports the sides have reached an agreement on health and safety protocols for the 60-game season imposed by commissioner Rob Manfred on Monday. The season is expected to open on July 23 or July 24.
MLB had given the players union 24 hours to OK the so-called “operating manual” for 2020, which includes details on how the league plans to combat coronavirus spread. The sides went beyond the deadline, but finally came to agreement after months of stalemates.
The MLBPA was quick to confirm the reports, which allowed baseball fans to express joy for the first time since March.
MLBPA Communications
@mlbpa_News
All remaining issues have been resolved and Players are reporting to training camps.
7:41 PM · Jun 23, 2020
Agreeing to the health and safety protocols proved tougher than a report date since the world at large is still trying to figure that out and things are changing on a daily basis. However, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported there were no major hold ups, which allowed an agreement to be reached Tuesday night.
The commissioner-imposed season comes after the players union and owners couldn’t find common ground in a long back-and-forth of negotiations. The players ultimately rejected the final offer from owners, knowing that Manfred would institute a season of his liking.
While money was the sticking point in negotiations, recent events have proven that baseball has more to worry about in its return. Last week, MLB closed all 30 spring training sites as reports of positive coronavirus tests among players and staff members totaled 40 people league-wide in a week.
The Athletic’s Jayson Stark also reported a string of roster-related rules and important dates for fans to keep in mind.
One more wrinkle that isn't finalized:
Jayson Stark
MLB still debating whether to let teams sign players to minor-league contracts
Those players wouldn't count against 40-man big-league rosters but would count against 60-player pools
This would cause massive opt-outs 5 days before openers!
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