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Archives for March 2020

Masks on the field? Ahmed ready if games can be played

March 31, 2020 by Houston Chronicle Leave a Comment

In order to get back on the baseball field, Nick Ahmed is willing to play as a masked man. The two-time Gold Glove shortstop for the Arizona Diamondbacks said he's seen some pictures of recent baseball games in Asia where players have worn protective masks to shield themselves from the spread of the coronavirus. He said the masks “wouldn't be ideal” but if it means baseball … [Read more...] about Masks on the field? Ahmed ready if games can be played

A's minor league manager on ventilator due to coronavirus

March 31, 2020 by Houston Chronicle Leave a Comment

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Oakland Athletics minor league manager Webster Garrison is hospitalized in Louisiana and on a ventilator with the coronavirus, according to his fiance. Nikki Trudeaux posted her latest update Monday night on social media. She said the 54-year-old former major leaguer still required a ventilator to fight COVID-19 but hadn't declined in his battle. “He is … [Read more...] about A's minor league manager on ventilator due to coronavirus

Noted doctor Andrews temporarily halts Tommy John surgeries

March 31, 2020 by Houston Chronicle Leave a Comment

GULF BREEZE, Fla. (AP) — Prominent orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Andrews has temporarily halted Tommy John operations at his Florida medical center in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. The announcement came Tuesday from his institute in Gulf Breeze. Some have questioned whether a reconstructive elbow surgery for a ballplayer is an essential procedure at this time. "We are … [Read more...] about Noted doctor Andrews temporarily halts Tommy John surgeries

NCAA throws baseball coaches a curve with added eligibility

March 31, 2020 by Houston Chronicle Leave a Comment

Widely hailed as the right thing to do for student-athlete welfare, the NCAA's decision to extend spring sports athletes' eligibility a year because of the coronavirus pandemic is causing consternation for baseball coaches. Ohio State's Greg Beals said Tuesday he isn't worried about 2021, when the 35-man roster limit will be relaxed to accommodate seniors choosing to return for … [Read more...] about NCAA throws baseball coaches a curve with added eligibility

6-man rotations? Piggybacking starters? Pitching, post virus

March 31, 2020 by Houston Chronicle Leave a Comment

SEATTLE (AP) — Even with major leaguers likely to receive some semblance of another spring training to get ready, teams are going to have to be creative with how they handle starting pitchers whenever baseball returns. The last thing anyone wants is arm problems to arise almost immediately after baseball restarts -- whenever that ends up being because of coronavirus … [Read more...] about 6-man rotations? Piggybacking starters? Pitching, post virus

AP exclusive: MLB vets get $4,775 daily during virus outset

March 31, 2020 by Houston Chronicle Leave a Comment

NEW YORK (AP) — Gerrit Cole, Mike Trout and other veteran major leaguers will receive $4,775 per day in advance pay for the first 60 days of the season during the stoppage caused by the new coronavirus, a total of $286,500. That's just 2.5% percent of the $193,548 the New York Yankees pitcher and Los Angeles Angels outfielder were scheduled to earn each day during the 186-day … [Read more...] about AP exclusive: MLB vets get $4,775 daily during virus outset

3 receivers Texans need to target in the 2020 NFL Draft

March 31, 2020 by Texans Wire Leave a Comment

After the widely panned departure of three-time All-Pro DeAndre Hopkins, thanks to coach-GM Bill O’Brien, the starting Houston Texans receiving corps now consists of Kenny Stills, Will Fuller, and Randall Cobb. Each excels in complementary roles, but the reality is there no WR1 on the roster. Houston’s first pick of the 2020 NFL Draft starts with the 40th overall pick in the … [Read more...] about 3 receivers Texans need to target in the 2020 NFL Draft

Houston Dynamo: How the franchise can transform American soccer

March 31, 2020 by House Of Houston Leave a Comment

The Houston Dynamo, together with other MLS franchises, can be the driving force that finally transforms the American soccer landscape. How? Let’s examine. The Houston Dynamo, together with other MLS franchises, can be the driving force that finally transforms the American soccer landscape by working to fix problems at the grassroots level with youth talent […] Houston Dynamo: … [Read more...] about Houston Dynamo: How the franchise can transform American soccer

These are the nastiest curveballs in baseball

March 31, 2020 by MLB.com Leave a Comment

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