Any change to the 162-game schedule would necessitate bargaining over an array of issues, including when and how much players get paid and how much major league service they are credited for. Service time determines eligibility for free agency and salary arbitration.
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MLB delays opening day to mid-May at earliest due to coronavirus
Any change to the 162-game schedule would necessitate bargaining over an array of issues, including when and how much players get paid and how much major league service they are credited for. Service time determines eligibility for free agency and salary arbitration.
To curb spread of coronavirus, massive shutdowns underway across US
In Spain, a cut in the frequency of commuter trains created in considerable crowds Monday morning in Atocha, one of Madrid’s main train stations.
April NFL draft on schedule, no public events in Las Vegas
The NFL will proceed with its draft but without public events next month in Las Vegas. It’s not yet clear, however, if the draft itself will be held in the city.
Andrew Gillum says he’s entering rehab for alcohol abuse
In a statement released by Gillum, he said, “Since my race for governor ended, I fell into a depression that has led to alcohol abuse. I witnessed my father suffer from alcoholism and I know the damaging effects it can have when untreated.”
NCAA says no brackets for canceled tournaments
NCAA vice president of men’s basketball Dan Gavitt says brackets won’t be created for the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments that were canceled due to coronavirus concerns. Gavit says he made the decision and it was supported by basketball committees.
NCAA says no brackets for canceled tournaments
NCAA vice president of men’s basketball Dan Gavitt says brackets won’t be created for the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments that were canceled due to coronavirus concerns. Gavit says he made the decision and it was supported by basketball committees.
Yankees minor leaguer has virus, 1st MLB-affiliated player
A minor leaguer for the New York Yankees has tested positive for the coronavirus, becoming the first known player affiliated with Major League Baseball to contract COVID-19.
NFL players approve CBA, extending season to 17 games, expanded playoffs
According to the NFL Players Association, the players just barely approved the new CBA 1019-959.
Police: Child with COVID-19 received autograph from infected NBA player
Of the nine new presumptive positive cases of the coronavirus in Rhode Island, one of which included a child from Westerly who recently received an autograph from a Utah Jazz player with the virus, town officials confirmed Friday.

