Nick Piccone
But does anyone care?
Many fans have been over the baseball labor dispute for a while now. I have to admit, even though I’m happy we’ll be seeing the Phillies in action, I’m not overly excited at this point. I’m tired, brother.
All remaining issues have been resolved and Players are reporting to training camps.
— MLBPA Communications (@MLBPA_News) June 24, 2020
Training camps will reportedly start by July 1. Players are expected to get to camp sooner to undergo COVID-19 testing. According to Bob Nightengale, the MLB schedule will be finalized over the next 72 hours.
Philly. We’re finally coming home!😍 @Phillies pic.twitter.com/NEzPEfiN3O
— Bryce Harper (@bryceharper3) June 24, 2020
OK, NOW I AM READY!
More information as it comes in:
Opening Day is July 23 or 24, MLB announces
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) June 24, 2020
Plan is for teams to play 40 games in division and 20 games interleague with their geographic counterpart (East vs. East, etc.) #MLB
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) June 24, 2020
As part of plans agreed to at this point between MLB and the PA, there will be an 8/31 trade deadline. I do think being traded in a pandemic is particularly tough. Think about having to relocate yourself and maybe family under these circumstances.
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) June 23, 2020
DH is here to stay, baby!
DH is here to stay. For the first time in #MLB history the DH will be a part of all NL Games. in 2020.
— Jim Bowden (@JimBowdenGM) June 24, 2020
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