Charlie Riedel / Associated Press MLB and MLBPA announced in a joint statement on Friday that the latest round of COVID-19 testing yielded six new positive results: MLB Communications @ @MLB_PR @MLB and @MLB_PLAYERS jointly announced today the latest test results under MLB’s COVID-19 Health Test and Monitoring Plan. https://t.co/5uuWF3ydfD …
Read More »Report: Nationals Authorized to Play Season Opening in Washington, DC, Amid COVID-19 | Bleach Report
Susan Walsh / Associated Press The Washington Nationals have reportedly been cleared to play their 2020 season opener against the New York Yankees at their local Nationals Park stadium, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Jesse Dougherty and Dave Sheinin of the Washington Post He reported Thursday that the …
Read More »Yasiel Puig reportedly agrees to hire Bravos before MLB restart | Bleach report
David Banks / Associated Press Yasiel Puig’s journey through the Major League Baseball continues after the only All-Star agreed to a deal with the Atlanta Braves Tuesday, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The financial terms of the deal were not immediately disclosed. After spending the first six years of …
Read More »Terry Francona says Indians should change nickname: “Time to move on” | Bleach report
Charlie Riedel / Associated Press Cleveland manager Terry Francona is in favor of the team changing its nickname. Addressing journalists during summer camp on Sunday, Francona said “it’s time to move forward “with a new name. Francona’s comments come after the team announced Friday that it was looking for options …
Read More »Dodgers’ David Price chooses to exit the 2020 season, cites family health as priority | Bleach report
Gregory Bull / Associated Press Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher David Price announced that he is choosing not to participate in the 2020 MLB season. Price tweeted a statement Saturday afternoon: David Price @ @DAVIDprice24 https://t.co/eqQNi8FE29 The left-hander said he made the decision after consulting with his family and the Dodgers. …
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