Major League Baseball Is Finally Back Tonight

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Published on July 23 2020 5:59 am
Last Updated on July 23 2020 5:59 am

Baseball is finally back tonight, with Major League Baseball's coronavirus-delayed, 60-game season getting underway with a game between the reigning World Series champion Washington Nationals and the New York Yankees, followed by a game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants.

 

Angels' Trout Confirms He'll Play

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout, MLB's best player, confirmed Wednesday that he will be playing this season.

Trout had initially considered sitting the season out, but the centerfielder told the ‘Los Angeles Times’ Wednesday, “I'm playing.”

‘The Athletic’ said Trout, who is expecting a baby next month, had been concerned about coronavirus outbreaks, but was encouraged by the health protocols in place. 

 

Blue Jays Not Allowed to Play At Pittsburgh

Pennsylvania health officials said Wednesday that they won't allow the Toronto Blue Jays to play their home games at the Pittsburgh Pirates' PNC Park. Canada had refused to allow the Blue Jays to play in their home stadium because they'd be frequently traveling across the border from the U.S., where coronavirus cases are surging.

The Pirates had appeared willing to share their stadium, but the health officials also cited the coronavirus for not allowing it, because it would bring more travelers to the region.

AP reported the Jays are talking with the Baltimore Orioles about possibly playing at Oriole Park.  

 

Dodger's Betts Agrees to Extension

Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Mookie Betts agreed to a 12-year, $365 million extension on Wednesday.

The 27-year-old said in a video conference call, “I love everything about here. I'm here to win some rings and bring championships back to L.A.”

The Dodgers acquired Betts from the Boston Red Sox in a trade over the winter, and he's currently playing out a one-year, $27 million contract. The extension will now keep the former American League MVP with the Dodgers for 13 years.