Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) rejected MLB’s proposal to delay the start of the season and carry on with the initial schedule for the full season. As such, the league now holds the spring training and the regular season as scheduled. “We do not make this decision lightly…Players know first-hand the efforts that were […]
While the new MLB season is about to begin, MLB India utilized its remaining time to impart online coaching and training lessons to professional and aspiring baseball coaches. MLB, in partnership with India on Track (IOT) and the Amateur Baseball Federation of India (ABFI), hosted online interactive coaching sessions with over 75 participants from India. […]
Following last season’s financial disaster, the MLB is now in the middle of solving offseason issues. Teams are currently not allowed to operate in full capacity, salary caps are not yet finalized, and COVID-19 outbreaks within teams remain an. As such, fans believe that it’s possible that the new season might get delayed. MLB Commissioner […]
Despite the pandemic and scheduling issues, the MLB plans to open the 2021 season without repercussions. As such, the league sent a detailed memo to its 30 teams on Monday, restricting access to their facilities and limiting voluntary workouts before the start of spring training. A copy of the memo obtained by USA TODAY Sports […]
Cultural appropriation has been the topic of cancel culture and debates in the past years. And just recently, it entered the world of baseball through sports protests. The public is urging teams to move away from logos, symbols, and names that are deemed insensitive to indigenous peoples. The Cleveland Indians of the MLB is the […]
The Major League Baseball takes over the Minor League Baseball (MiLB). As part of the acquisition process, the league plans to control the prospect pipeline, address issues with travel and ballpark concerns, and cut the number of affiliates from 162 to 120. Inviting 120 affiliates is one major concern the league is trying to address […]
The MLB announced the creation of a new minor league for top eligible prospects leading to the summer draft. Wood-bat MLB Draft League is set to launch with five to six teams in 2021. Morgan Sword, MLB’s executive vice president of baseball economics and operations, introduced the new venture in a press release this week. […]
The MLB hosted a successful World Series last season despite the threats of the COVID-19 pandemic. Fans and players are now hoping for a peaceful, safe, and successful 2021 season. However, it’s probably not going to be as smooth as it should be. The MLB is currently facing problems involving the spring training schedule, a […]
Another baseball season is over, and the Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) finally revealed the three finalists for Major League Baseball’s top regular-season player awards: Most Valuable Player, Cy Young, and Rookie of the Year. The winners will be announced on the MLB Network from November 9 to 12. Jackie Robinson Rookie of the […]
With the conclusion of the MLB World Series 2020 and the crowning of Los Angeles Dodgers as new champions, 147 MLB players are now free agents. They can begin signing with new teams next week and face the next season with new momentum. On Wednesday, a total of 147 players became free agents. This means […]