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Masahiro Tanaka is out of the hospital after being struck in the head over the weekend by a line drive off the bat of Giancarlo Stanton.
Giancarlo Stanton just lined a ball off Masahiro Tanaka on the mound, appeared to go right off his head.
— Max Goodman (@MaxTGoodman) July 4, 2020
Scary scene as the training staff runs out on the field. pic.twitter.com/uw0po8AIVK
David Price will not play in the 2020 season.
Los Angeles Dodgers starter David Price has opted out of playing in 2020. pic.twitter.com/CzMEqVesY5
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 4, 2020
Felix Hernandez will skip 2020 as well.
“I talked to a lot of guys across the league and they’re texting me a lot. I’m not gonna name any names, but they’re all thinking the same thing: ‘Is this gonna work?’”
Jose Alvarado is “just filthy.”
Charlie Morton is unsure beyond 2020.
More players test positive, including Tommy Pham.
Marc Topkin on COVID disclosure rules.
On the speculation front:
29 #Rays players were seen on the field during Sunday's workout. Meadows, Arozarena, Martinez, Chirinos, Glasnow and Roe continue to be the players that we haven't seen.
— Juan Toribio (@juanctoribio) July 5, 2020
The Cleveland Indians are discussing a name change.
Among the possible names for the Indians are the Spiders and Naps.