Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner is proposing a home run derby to settle extra-inning games once the season begins. He tells Spectrum SportsNet, after a normal 10th inning, three hitters from each team would get five outs each to see who hits the most home runs.
New York Yankees pitcher Zack Britton says MLB has lightly discussed potential neutral-site games upon return. He tells MLB Network Radio that four to five sites have been considered for teams’ whose home market is deemed unsafe. The Yankees and New York Mets would likely qualify.
Former St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jim Edmonds confirmed he has tested positive for coronavirus. The current FOX Sports Midwest broadcaster revealed the news Wednesday night on social media, describing himself as symptom-free and doing well. The 49-year-old first shared on Instagram that he underwent tests this past weekend for COVID-19 after feeling sick.
The St. Louis Cardinals are discussing the idea of pitcher Kwang Hyun Kim returning to South Korea. St. Louis president John Mozeliak said the two sides haven’t determined whether Kim will go home to be with his family. The left-hander relocated to St. Louis to get settled in after spring training ended early due to the coronavirus outbreak. The 31-year-old signed a two-year, eight-million-dollar deal this offseason with the Cardinals.
ESPN is reporting that former Houston Astros manager AJ Hinch and ex-general manager Jeff Luhnow will complete their year-long suspensions for their roles in Houston’s sign-stealing scandal even if the coronavirus pandemic leads to MLB not playing any games in 2020. The report said the suspensions are tied to the end of the 2020 postseason rather than a specific number of games.