Reigning World Series champion Ryan Zimmerman and Joe Ross of the Washington Nationals and Mike Leake of the Arizona Diamondbacks are choosing not to participate in the 2020 MLB season over concerns about the coronavirus pandemic. The season is scheduled for start at the end of July. “After much thought …
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TORONTO – Major League Baseball is close to gaining approval to play in Toronto amid the coronavirus pandemic, Ontario Prime Minister said Monday. Ontario Prime Minister Doug Ford said municipal, provincial and federal authorities “gave their approval”, but the Toronto Blue Jays await a letter of support from the federal …
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Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman officially retired from the 2020 MLB season on Monday, just days after expressing his apprehension at the idea of playing during the coronavirus pandemic. The two-time All-Star joined teammate and Nationals pitcher Joe Ross, as well as Diamondbacks Mike Leake, in the first wave …
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Washington Nationals first baseman Ryan Zimmerman and pitcher Joe Ross are opting for the shortened 2020 season “for the personal health and safety of themselves and their loved ones,” the team announced Monday. Zimmerman, 35, was the Nationals’ first draft pick when the franchise moved from Montreal and has played …
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Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Mike Leake is choosing not to participate in the 2020 season, his agent said in a statement Monday, becoming the first known MLB player to choose not to participate. Leake, 32, was planning to earn $ 16 million for a full season in 2020 and was in …
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