The Pecos League took the possibility seriously enough to plan for a team with a new nickname — the Lancaster Sound Breakers — and feature a logo and merchandise for what the league called “a proposed expansion team.”Colorado Rockies face coverings

He made just four starts in 2020 due to injury, but in 2019, Odorizzi went 15-4 with a 3.51 ERA. He’s a capable No. 2 or No. 3 starter on a World Series team. The Astros will ask him to be much more in the early portion of their schedule.Cincinnati Reds face coverings

The top remaining free agent in baseball, Jackie Bradley Jr., has officially signed and there are winners and losers across the board. Chicago White Sox face coverings

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"Jonathan is obviously one we were counting on," said Young, who expects the reliever to be out at least a couple of months. "This one hurts a little bit. But there's still a chance he pitches this year."

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While much of Saturday’s spotlight fell on Jacob deGrom making his first start of the spring, the win over the Astros also featured Edwin Diaz’s spring debut.

Just how strict Major League Baseball’s health and safety protocols remain throughout the season will depend on the state of the pandemic and the country’s vaccine rollout. MLB’s 2021 operations manual leaves room for adjustment.