Major League Baseball made official what was expected by rejecting the 114-game proposal by the MLB Player's Association. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports the league has started talks with owners about playing a shorter season without fans. They're also prepared to discuss additional ideas with the union on the subject. And one more thing ... MLB told the union it … [Read more...] about MLB rejects 114-game plan, game of chicken continues
3 Storylines to Follow: Potential NBA Restart
It’s looking more and more like an NBA return is closer than we think. The NHL was the first of the U.S.’s major four sports leagues to release a return-to-play format. The NBA is about to vote on one. And MLB, well, they’re still talking. While we’re all adjusting to a new normal, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s a strong chance basketball fans will have games to … [Read more...] about 3 Storylines to Follow: Potential NBA Restart
NBA presents players with plan for season restart
The NBA took another step towards a return-to-play. The NBA has told the National Basketball Players Association that it will present a 22-team plan for restarting the season to the league’s board of governors on Thursday, according to reports. Here are details of the proposal, via The Associated Press: 22 teams would come to the ESPN Wide World of Sports complex on … [Read more...] about NBA presents players with plan for season restart
Derek Jeter ‘deeply saddened’ by George Floyd’s death, supports protestors
Derek Jeter, current Miami Marlins CEO and former Yankees captain, has released a statement following the death of George Floyd and as protests continue across the country. On May 25, Floyd, a 46-year old black man, died after a white Minneapolis police officer, Derek Chauvin, knelt on his neck on for several minutes while handcuffed and unarmed. The four police officers … [Read more...] about Derek Jeter ‘deeply saddened’ by George Floyd’s death, supports protestors
Rushing: Major League Baseball is playing with fire right now
Will there be baseball this summer or not? With the country beginning a slow reopen, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, professional sports are ramping up plans to resume. The NBA is working towards a proposal to be voted on by the league’s board of governors. Owners are expected to approve commissioner Adam Silver’s recommendation on a format to restart their season in … [Read more...] about Rushing: Major League Baseball is playing with fire right now
