coronavirus

MLB and the MLB Players Association have agreed to play baseball in 2020, albeit in a much different way than other seasons

Four more in the Phillies organization tested positive for COVID-19, the Phillies announced on Tuesday.

Embed from Getty Images By Mitch Nathanson, Historical Columnist  50 games, 70 games, 65 games, whatever. Let’s get this nightmare of a season started, if only so we can all shut up about it and get it over with.  Sort of like the rationale behind leaving for Aunt Rose’s Goulash-infused apartment every few months or […]

Eight members of the Phillies organization have tested positive for Coronavrius, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

The NHLPA Executive Board had a call on Thursday to discuss the proposed 24-team playoff structure for the NHL’s return to play. On Friday, the NHLPA officially announced approval of the 24-team structure and authorized further negotiations with the NHL in pursuing the return to play.

On Wednesday night, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the NHL and NHLPA is working toward a 24-team playoff setup that would be conference-based and it certainly has an interesting structure.

Embed from Getty Images By Mitch Nathanson, Historical Columnist  Until a few days ago I was on the other side.  Baseball — and basketball, football, hockey, whatever – ought to remain on the sidelines and not jump the queue.  Sure, I missed the games but why should professional sports return now and receive the benefits […]

Major League Baseball owners have approved a plan to resume Major League Baseball in July, pending Major League Baseball Players Association approval.

Former Phillies infielder Trevor Plouffe says that “Spring Traning 2” will start in just over a month, with a Major League Baseball season beginning July 1.