Over the weekend, we were blessed with some gorgeous sights and sounds from Wrigley Field, as the Chicago Cubs scrimmaged versus themselves and shared plenty of it on social media. Ill happily take what I can get.
Like when news dropped that MLB would be launching their schedule tonight, just as we discovered that the Cubs are supposedly opening things up versus the Brewers. That made it lastly seem like summer season– in some way, much more than the Fourth of July.
Buuuuut, offered the errors MLB has actually currently made since resuming camps (more on that in a bit), I think all of us much better just take pleasure in every morsel of baseball for as long as we can.
Tanaka Okay After 112 MPH Liner
If you missed it over the weekend, Giancarlo Stanton, Masahiro Tanaka, and the Yankees reminded us that the there are other danger on a baseball field, beyond COVID-19.
Luckily– I tell you actively prior to seeing the following clip– Tanaka is all right:
( Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) Remember All Those “Mistakes” I Was Talking About?
I know this was a holiday weekend, but you simply have to be kidding me with the huge testing problems around MLB that are coming out today. I dont care how numerous pages were contributed to the health and wellness procedures, how many meetings were kept in advance, or the length of time the settlements took. This shouldnt occur to one group, not to mention FIVE … let alone in the FIRST FEW DAYS OF CAMP. Entirely undesirable.
1) The Nationals cancelled practice today due to the fact that they never ever got the results of their COVID-19 tests from Friday.
2) The Athletics cancelled practice the other day due to the fact that they did not receive their outcomes of their COVID-19 tests.
I still cant believe how long it took for the ball to hit the ground. grateful Tanaka is fine! pic.twitter.com/Fgd5YJI7sJ
— 27 Rings (@ 27Rings _) July 5, 2020
Did you see how long it took for the ball to lastly land? That bounced off his * head *.
Tanaka was diagnosed with a moderate concussion and has actually been symptom totally free because going to the health center on Saturday night. The Yankees are still hoping/seemingly anticipating to have Tanaka prepared for the routine season if you can think it.
3) The Angels Summer Camp has actually been delayed because the COVID-19 testers * did not reveal up * forcing players to do saliva tests by themselves (which Im sure theyre absolutely trained to perform). There were likewise questions if/how the tests were even delivered to the lab in Utah.
4) The Astros were still deciding whether they should cancel todays workouts after not receiving the results of their tests because recently. And now they have actually cancelled. Heres a declaration from their GM.
5) The Cardinals have actually delayed practice, probably under similar situations.
I d call this is an utter shame– since it is– however its more an embarassment, than anything else. This can not be how things are managed if this season has even a tiny opportunity of working.
Here is a statement from Nationals GM Mike Rizzo– and it doesnt mince words: “Without timely and accurate screening it is just not safe for us to continue with Summer Camp. Major League Baseball requires to work rapidly to fix problems with their process and their laboratory.” pic.twitter.com/Ho8DkAw4Tb
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 6, 2020
Freddie Freeman Wakes Up the Braves
Over the weekend, we found out that David Price would be opting-out of the 2020 season and that Braves star Freddie Freeman has actually been handling a symptomatic case of COVID-19.
And while I applaud what I think are great intents behind the following remarks, you want workers and gamers to have ALREADY felt an urge to follow the procedures to the T:
” I was shocked just like everybody, even if we knew how seriously a lot of us were taking this, specifically somebody like Freddie,” Braves pitcher Mike Soroka stated. “He stuck with his family throughout the entire quarantine. That just goes to reveal how contagious it can be, and its really genuine.”
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” It sort of kicked us into equipment to ensure we are following procedures down to the T,” Soroka stated.
On the other hand, Braves outfielder Nick Markakis has today chose to pull out:
ENJOY: Heres Nick Markakiss complete opening comment about his choice to pull out of the 2020 season. “With everything thats going on not simply in baseball however in the world, it makes you open your eyes. Ive got 3 kids that Ive missed for 11 years now.” # 11Alive #Braves pic.twitter.com/latxD74Kun
— Maria Martin (@Ria_Martin) July 6, 2020
Markakis, 36, had been re-signed by the Braves on a 1 year, $4 million offer last offseason. All the finest to him and his household.
One Cardinals Flight May Contribute to Cases
Cardinals infielder Elehuris Montero tested favorable for COVID-19 after arriving in St. Louis last week. Montero represents the fourth favorable test in the company, with two others joining him on a flight from the Dominican Republic to the U.S. last week.
I believe its safe to presume the Cardinals are dealing with a minimum of a handful of favorable cases, along with numerous possible cases. Its not clear what impact the travel had, so playing it safe for now is in everybodys benefit. I want all of them the best.
Ryan Braun Wont Ever Leave, Will He?
Ryan Braun WAS preparing to retire at the end of the 2020 season, but thanks to the presence of the designated player and reduced season, he may actually be back for another turn: “I would say at this point, Im most likely to play another year than I believe I would have been. To start with, well only play 60 video games rather of 162 games, so clearly at this age and where Im at in my profession, its extremely enticing to me to have the alternative to DH for a decent percentage of my at-bats,” he stated. “And this season will be an experience like weve never ever experienced prior to.
For that reason, I am officially flipping my position and am anti-universal DH.
2020 actually is a nightmare. https://t.co/oppGRLOzJ6
— Michael Cerami (@Michael_Cerami) July 5, 2020
” I was stunned simply like everyone, just due to the fact that we understood how seriously a lot of us were taking this, especially someone like Freddie,” Braves pitcher Mike Soroka stated. SEE: Heres Nick Markakiss full opening remark about his decision to opt out of the 2020 season. Ryan Braun WAS planning to retire at the end of the 2020 season, however thanks to the presence of the designated hitter and reduced season, he may actually be back for one more turn: “I would state at this point, Im more likely to play another year than I believe I would have been. “And this season will be an experience like weve never ever experienced before.
With that in mind, Sarah Langs has gone through and collected one hitter v. group match per department that will be specifically crucial this season.
Ends and odds
– What is happening with Jed Lowrie? On Sunday, Mets Manager Luis Rojas described Lowrie as “complete go,” about 2 hours prior to he appeared on the field in a leg brace, for an injury that avoided him from running generally: “Its aggravating,” Lowrie later on stated of his status. “Obviously, it hasnt gone as anticipated.”
– Not just is the detach in between supervisor and player very odd in this case, but Lowrie also isnt revealing any details of his injury, rather stating hell “leave [that] approximately the Twitterverse” since he doesnt desire any distractions. But … that is sidetracking. Find out more at MLB.com and try to figure it out on your own. Im lost. Not criticizing, precisely, but its simply confusing.
With that in mind, Sarah Langs has actually gone through and gathered one hitter v. team match per division that will be especially important this season. Its Eugenio Suarez v. Chicago Cubs.
– Suarez struck 9 homers versus the Cubs last season, the most for any gamer since 1999. And overall, he punched.797 against them with a 204 wRC+. Thats Ruthian. I dislike it.
