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MLBPA Proposes Longer Season to Offset Lost Revenue, NBA Targets July 31 for Restart
The Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) is reportedly going to suggest an extended season beyond October as a means of countering the owners desire to cut player salaries.
Submitted by C Costigan on, May/30/2020
MLB Still Negotiating, Players "Very Disappointed", NBA Closing in Orlando
On Tuesday, the owners reportedly approved a proposal that was then shipped to the union. Although their original intent was to put a 50-50 revenue sharing plan on the table, the owners instead are said to have asked the players to sign off on a "sliding scale of compensation." This plan would trim the salaries of players set to make the most money in 2020, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale. Revenue sharing, as it turns out, is not mentioned in the proposal, per Nightengale's report.
Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/26/2020
NBA Talks of Resuming Season in Orlando, MLB to Present Players With New Proposal
The NBA has entered into exploratory conversations with the Walt Disney Company about restarting the remainder of its season at Disney's ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, in late July, NBA spokesperson Mike Bass told ESPN Saturday. The remainder of the season was put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/23/2020
Commissioner Gary Bettman Hints at 24-Team Return for NHL
National Hockey League (NHL) Commissioner Gary Betman is looking for a return to play with 24 teams at two selected hubs. The NHL, like most sports, halted due to a worldwide pandemic.
Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/18/2020
Cowlishaw: 'Snell is Safer on the Mound Than He is in the Grocery Store'
Responding to Tampa Bay Rays pitching ace Blake Snell's rant that he will refuse to play if presented with a pay cut, Tim Cowlishaw of the Dallas News writes: "If Blake Snell is the face of the players, Major League Baseball is in big trouble".
Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/15/2020
MLB Commish: 'Confident We Will Have a Season'
Appearing on CNN Thursday night, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says he is confident the season will get underway, most likely the first half of July.
Submitted by Mary Montgomery on, May/14/2020
Money Not Covid-19 Getting in the Way of MLB Start
We are starting to feel as if there is a strike about to happen when it comes to Major League Baseball. With Covid-19 postponing the season, money concerns are now playing center stage.
Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/12/2020
MLB Team Owners Approve Early July Start
Major League Baseball owners have approved a plan presented by league commissioner Rob Manfred to start the season in early July. That plan will be presented to players on Tuesday.
Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/11/2020
Just How Good Was UFC 249 for the Books, English Premier League Returns June 1
Gambling911.com received confirmation from BetOnline that UFC 249 was the most wagered on card in that company's 21 year history. Great news!
Submitted by Don Shapiro on, May/11/2020
Announcement Regarding Return to Major League Baseball Coming in Few Days
Sources have told ESPN that Major League Baseball expects to offer a return-to-play proposal to the MLB Players Association within a week.
Submitted by Dan Shapiro on, May/07/2020
MLB Betting – Arizona Diamondbacks 2020 Season Preview
Diamondbacks are listed with 50-1 odds of winning the World Series
Submitted by Phil Simon on, May/07/2020
MLB Betting – San Diego Padres 2020 Season Preview
It's been ten years since the Padres had a winning season and they come into this season with 50-1 odds of winning the World Series
Submitted by Phil Simon on, May/06/2020
MLB Betting – San Francisco Giants 2020 Season Preview
Giants parted ways with star pitcher Madison Bumgarner and have long odds to win the World Series
Submitted by Phil Simon on, May/05/2020
South Korea Baseball Gets Star Treatment From Sports-Hungry Sportsbooks
Most US sports fans knew very little about Korean Baseball outside of a few solid players joining American teams. They are about to become very familiar with it in the coming weeks as Major League Baseball remains sidelined.
Submitted by Ean Lamb on, May/04/2020
South Korea Baseball Odds for League and ESPN Live Games
American baseball fans won't see their beloved MLB in action for at least another month, but those looking for any hardball semblance will start seeing live action this week.
Submitted by C Costigan on, May/04/2020
MLB Betting – Los Angeles Dodgers 2020 Season Preview
Dodgers look to win their first World Series since 1988
Submitted by Phil Simon on, May/04/2020
MLB Betting – St. Louis Cardinals 2020 Season Preview
At 2-1 odds, the Cardinals are a favorite to win the NL Central
Submitted by Phil Simon on, May/01/2020
Gallo and Snell Favorites for MLB The Show Postseason
After a 29-game regular season, the "MLB The Show Players League" has eight competitors left for the postseason, which will start Friday on ESPN2 and FS1.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/30/2020
MLB Betting – Pittsburgh Pirates 2020 Season Preview
Pirates players and fans would likely prefer there to be no season in 2020
Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/30/2020
MLB Considers Plan to Start Season Late June, Before July 2
In a report filed by USA Today Tuesday, Major League Baseball is considering having teams play 100 games starting the end of June.
Submitted by Tyrone Black on, Apr/29/2020
MLB Betting – Milwaukee Brewers 2020 Season Preview
Brewers have long 40-1 odds of winning the World Series in 2020
Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/29/2020
MLB Betting – Cincinnati Reds 2020 Season Preview
Reds are listed at 40-1 odds to win World Series
Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/28/2020
MLB 2020 Season Not a Matter of If But When, Taiwan Baseball in Full Swing Without Fans
The coronavirus has forced the postponement of Major League Baseball, but for how long?
Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/28/2020
MLB Betting – Chicago Cubs 2020 Season Preview
Cubs winning the World Series pays 29-1 odds
Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/27/2020
MLB Betting – Texas Rangers 2020 Season Preview
Rangers in a tough division are just shy of 27-1 to win AL West
Submitted by Don Shapiro on, Apr/24/2020
MLB Betting – Oakland Athletics 2020 Season Preview
Oakland Athletics are at 20-1 odds to win World Series
Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/23/2020
MLB Betting – Los Angeles Angels 2020 Season Preview
Angels to win the World Series set at just shy of 30-1
Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/22/2020
Odds for Every MLB team's Win/Loss Percentage 2020 Season
All indications point toward a shortened MLB season, which has forced sportsbooks to make adjustments to their preseason odds.
Submitted by C Costigan on, Apr/20/2020
MLB Betting – Chicago White Sox 2020 Season Preview
The White Sox odds of winning this year's World Series are set at 35-1
Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/16/2020
MLB Betting – Minnesota Twins 2020 Season Preview
Twins World Series odds relatively short at 15/1
Submitted by Phil Simon on, Apr/14/2020
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