Baseball News
Yankees to audition group of veteran arms this spring as bullpen help a key question heading into 2021 season
NY Daily News - 9 Feb 2021 18:01
While seeming to work to stay under the $210 million luxury tax threshold, GM Brian Cashman still has to fill holes in the bullpen.
MLB renews some rules, does not include others
ESPN - 9 Feb 2021 05:17
MLB is bringing back seven-inning doubleheaders and runners on second base in extra innings as part of their agreement on health protocols with the MLBPA.
Vaccine not required under MLB's COVID protocol
ESPN - 9 Feb 2021 19:25
The health and safety protocols agreed upon by Major League Baseball and the players' union covers everything from the start of spring training to a potential delay to the start of the postseason and includes diagrams on...
MLB players to wear electronic tracers, encouraged to get vaccines as part of new upgraded health protocols
NY Daily News - 9 Feb 2021 20:16Mets add infielder Jonathan Villar to bench as depth, pinch-running option
NY Daily News - 9 Feb 2021 18:42
The Mets have pivoted to shoring up their depth, emphasizing versatility on the bench as they make the finishing touches to their 2021 roster.
Report: MLB slightly deadens ball amid HR surge
ESPN - 9 Feb 2021 00:23
MLB is slightly deadening its baseball in an effort to combat a years-long surge in home runs, a source confirmed to the AP.
Brewers sign Zimmermann to minor league deal
ESPN - 9 Feb 2021 23:21
Jordan Zimmermann, who had a 25-41 record with a 5.63 ERA for Detroit over the past five seasons, is returning to the NL after reaching a minor league deal with the Brewers.
Sources: Versatile Villar, Mets reach 1-year deal
ESPN - 9 Feb 2021 18:04
Jonathan Villar, who can play both the infield and outfield, has reached a one-year deal with the Mets, sources confirmed to ESPN. He hit .232 for the Marlins and Blue Jays during 2020.