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Astros News
- The Astros were forced to cancel another workout this past Saturday after a staffer was potentially exposed to COVID-19 (Astros.com)
- Meanwhile, the entire pitching staff and coaches were told to stay home on Sunday thanks to delayed testing results (Astros.com)
- It’s just more evidence that MLB is failing its players when it comes to testing (House of Houston)
- That situation probably has something to do with Aledmys Diaz planning to wear a mask during games this year (Texas Sports Nation, $$$)
- Jose Urquidy and Yordan Alvarez have been placed on the 10-day IL with some sort of mystery condition (Twitter - Chandler Rome)
- Here are the possible milestones for the team heading into the 2020 season (Astros.com)
- The sign-stealing scandal is officially ‘round the bend as a paramedic struck in the head during the 2019 ALCS is now suing the Astros because he feels they removed protective netting to better see catcher signs (The Athletic, $$$)
Around the League
- Will the Dodgers legacy center around a short, 60-game season? (538 Sports)
- Kenley Jansen has reported to Dodgers camp after initially testing positive for COVID-19 before testing negative twice (MLB Trade Rumors)
- Meanwhile, the Brewers are down two players as Luis Urias and Angel Perdomo have both tested positive for coronavirus (MLB Trade Rumors)
- According to Kevan Smith, Florida residents are giving Rays players the business for wearing masks in public (Sporting News)
- The new three batter minimum for relief pitchers signals the death of the Waxahachie swap (The Ringer)
- The Atlanta Braves will not be changing their name, but they are taking a look at the “chop,” which Native American players find offensive (ESPN)
- The Washington Redskins are going even further though, as they have announced that they will change their name and logo once new ones are decided on (AP News)