MLB's 2020 pandemic-shortened season: Everything you need to know
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The 2020 MLB season will be totally different – one that has never been seen before.
The coronavirus pandemic forced the league to reconsider starting on time and think about how games were going to be played as the U.S. and the rest of the world combat the disease.
After tense negotiations between the owners and the players union, Commissioner Rob Manfred stepped in to implement a 60-game season set to begin on July 23 or 24.
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Each team is set to play against each of its four divisional rivals 10 times, and four games against the other five clubs in the corresponding division in the other league. A team will make only one trip to each city it visits, according to the plan.
Other details included: games involving National League teams will include designated hitters; at the start of extra innings, there will be a runner on second base, and the number of playoff teams will remain at 10. Additionally, the trade deadline will be Aug. 31 while the deadline for postseason eligibility is Sept. 15. Also, active rosters will be 30 during the first two weeks of the season, 28 during the second two weeks and 26 following that. Teams will not expand to 28 roster spots on Sept. 1, as originally intended this year.
Because no minor league games are being played this year, teams will be able to hold onto 60 players, including a taxi squad. Up to three players from the taxi squad can travel with a team to a game, and one of the three must be a catcher.
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MLB is also keeping the innovation of the three-batter minimum for pitchers, but decided to keep the injured list minimum for pitchers at 10 days rather than 15, as initially intended.
Read below to review each team’s season preview.
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ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS
2019 finish: 2nd NL West
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Record: 85-77
Manager: Torey Lovullo
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ATLANTA BRAVES
2019 finish: 1st NL East
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Record: 97-65
Manager: Brian Snitker
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BALTIMORE ORIOLES
2019 finish: 5th AL East
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Record: 54-108
Manager: Brandon Hyde
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BOSTON RED SOX
2019 finish: 3rd AL East
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Record: 84-78
Manager: Ron Roenicke
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CHICAGO CUBS
2019 finish: 3rd NL Central
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Record: 84-78
Manager: David Ross
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CHICAGO WHITE SOX
2019 finish: 3rd AL Central
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Record: 72-89
Manager: Rick Renteria
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CINCINNATI REDS
2019 finish: 4th NL Central
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Record: 75-87
Manager: David Bell
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CLEVELAND INDIANS
2019 finish: 2nd AL Central
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Record: 93-69
Manager: Terry Francona
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COLORADO ROCKIES
2019 finish: 4th NL West
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Record: 71-91
Manager: Bud Black
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DETROIT TIGERS
2019 finish: 5th AL Central
Record: 47-114
Manager: Ron Gardenhire
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HOUSTON ASTROS
2019 finish: 1st AL West
Record: 107-55
Manager: Dusty Baker
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KANSAS CITY ROYALS
2019 finish: 4th AL Central
Record: 59-103
Manager: Mike Matheny
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LOS ANGELES ANGELS
2019 finish: 4th AL West
Record: 72-90
Manager: Joe Maddon
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LOS ANGELES DODGERS
2019 finish: 1st NL West
Record: 106-56
Manager: Dave Roberts
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MIAMI MARLINS
2019 finish: 5th NL Central
Record: 57-105
Manager: Don Mattingly
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MILWAUKEE BREWERS
2019 finish: 2nd NL Central
Record: 89-73
Manager: Craig Counsell
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MINNESOTA TWINS
2019 finish: 1st AL Central
Record: 101-61
Manager: Rocco Baldelli
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NEW YORK METS
2019 finish: 3rd AL East
Record: 86-76
Manager: Luis Rojas
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NEW YORK YANKEES
2019 finish: 1st AL East
Record: 103-59
Manager: Aaron Boone
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OAKLAND ATHLETICS
2019 finish: 2nd AL West
Record: 97-65
Manager: Bob Melvin
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PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES
2019 finish: 4th NL East
Record: 81-81
Manager: Joe Girardi
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PITTSBURGH PIRATES
2019 finish: 5th NL Centra
Record: 69-93
Manager: Derek Shelton
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SAN DIEGO PADRES
2019 finish: 5th NL West
Record: 70-92
Manager: Jayce Tingler
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SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
2019 finish: 3rd NL West
Record: 77-85
Manager: Gabe Kapler
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SEATTLE MARINERS
2019 finish: 5th AL Central
Record: 68-94
Manager: Scott Servais
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ST. LOUIS CARDINALS
2019 finish: 1st NL Central
Record: 91-71
Manager: Mike Shildt
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TAMPA BAY RAYS
2019 finish: 2nd AL East
Record: 96-66
Manager: Kevin Cash
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TEXAS RANGERS
2019 finish: 3rd AL Central
Record: 78-84
Manager: Chris Woodward
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TORONTO BLUE JAYS
2019 finish: 4th AL East
Record: 67-95
Manager: Charlie Montoyo
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WASHINGTON NATIONALS
2019 finish: 2nd NL East
Record: 93-69
Manager: Davey Martinez