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MLB International Plan Clarified: WBC in 2021, No Asia Opener in 2020
by Kevin Reichard on June 30, 2019 in Major-League Baseball
With the Boston Red Sox/New York Yankees series at London Stadium deemed a success, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred laid out the current MLB international plan: No Asia opener in 2020, potentially more games across Europe, and the return of the World Baseball Classic in 2021.
The 2019 MLB season began early, when the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics opened in March in Tokyo. The current agreement with the players union allows for a 2020 opener in Asia as well, but Manfred says that MLB will pass on any Asia offer. With the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals set to play in London during the 2020 season, Manfred says his office’s focus will be on Europe, though there may be additional games scheduled in Mexico (this season saw spring-training and regular-season games played in Mexico). From AP:
“I would like to have sustained play in Europe,” Manfred said. “I’m glad we’re coming back next year. I’d like to be back after that. But I am interested in having play in other cities in Europe.”
Manfred would not identify which cities interest him.
“We’re really at a very preliminary point. They key thing with any city is the facility,” he said. “A lot of people will tell you they can build a ballpark. Until you get on the ground and figure whether a particular facility can be configured for baseball, it’s just premature to get into other cities.”
International play has been deemed a success in the NFL, where the Jacksonville Jaguars have established roots in London thanks to an annual games.
Meanwhile, Manfred confirmed the return of the World Baseball Classic in 2021. The tournament begins with play around the globe before later rounds take place in the United States. It was deemed a success in 2017, with strong crowds in Tokyo and the United States, culminating with a tournament record crowd of 51,565 for the championship game at Dodger Stadium. You can read more about the WBC plans at our sister site, Spring Training Online. One interesting twist we may see in 2021: a European site. The 2017 WBC sites were located in Tokyo, South Korea and the United States; given MLB’s current love affair with Europe, it would not be too surprising to see the WBC extended there as well.
https://ballparkdigest.com/2019/06/...2RCbUdlQaVyhkl1bcm0CkC1yZsugTneDRjcZa3-j-RSy4
by Kevin Reichard on June 30, 2019 in Major-League Baseball
With the Boston Red Sox/New York Yankees series at London Stadium deemed a success, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred laid out the current MLB international plan: No Asia opener in 2020, potentially more games across Europe, and the return of the World Baseball Classic in 2021.The 2019 MLB season began early, when the Seattle Mariners and Oakland Athletics opened in March in Tokyo. The current agreement with the players union allows for a 2020 opener in Asia as well, but Manfred says that MLB will pass on any Asia offer. With the Chicago Cubs and the St. Louis Cardinals set to play in London during the 2020 season, Manfred says his office’s focus will be on Europe, though there may be additional games scheduled in Mexico (this season saw spring-training and regular-season games played in Mexico). From AP:
“I would like to have sustained play in Europe,” Manfred said. “I’m glad we’re coming back next year. I’d like to be back after that. But I am interested in having play in other cities in Europe.”
Manfred would not identify which cities interest him.
“We’re really at a very preliminary point. They key thing with any city is the facility,” he said. “A lot of people will tell you they can build a ballpark. Until you get on the ground and figure whether a particular facility can be configured for baseball, it’s just premature to get into other cities.”
International play has been deemed a success in the NFL, where the Jacksonville Jaguars have established roots in London thanks to an annual games.
Meanwhile, Manfred confirmed the return of the World Baseball Classic in 2021. The tournament begins with play around the globe before later rounds take place in the United States. It was deemed a success in 2017, with strong crowds in Tokyo and the United States, culminating with a tournament record crowd of 51,565 for the championship game at Dodger Stadium. You can read more about the WBC plans at our sister site, Spring Training Online. One interesting twist we may see in 2021: a European site. The 2017 WBC sites were located in Tokyo, South Korea and the United States; given MLB’s current love affair with Europe, it would not be too surprising to see the WBC extended there as well.
https://ballparkdigest.com/2019/06/...2RCbUdlQaVyhkl1bcm0CkC1yZsugTneDRjcZa3-j-RSy4
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These are the 2019 All-Star rosters
June 30, 2019
The stars are ready to align in Cleveland. Below are the complete AL and NL rosters for the 2019 All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard, which will be held at Progressive Field on July 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
• Position-by-position breakdown of 2019 All-Stars
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Starters
C: Gary Sánchez, Yankees
1B: Carlos Santana, Indians
2B: DJ LeMahieu, Yankees
3B: Alex Bregman, Astros
SS: Jorge Polanco, Twins
OF: Mike Trout, Angels
OF: George Springer, Astros
OF: Michael Brantley, Astros
DH: Hunter Pence, Rangers
Reserves
C: James McCann, White Sox ^
1B: José Abreu, White Sox ^
1B: Daniel Vogelbach, Mariners *
2B: Tommy La Stella, Angels ^
3B: Matt Chapman, A's ^
SS: Francisco Lindor, Indians ^
OF: Mookie Betts, Red Sox ^
OF: Joey Gallo, Rangers ^
OF: Austin Meadows, Rays ^
OF: Whit Merrifield , Royals *
DH: J.D. Martinez, Red Sox ^
Pitchers
LHP: Aroldis Chapman, Yankees ^
RHP: Gerrit Cole, Astros ^
RHP: Lucas Giolito, White Sox ^
RHP: Shane Greene, Tigers *
LHP: Brad Hand, Indians ^
LHP: John Means, Orioles *
LHP: Mike Minor, Rangers *
RHP: Charlie Morton , Rays ^
RHP: Jake Odorizzi, Twins ^
RHP: Ryan Pressly , Astros ^
RHP: Marcus Stroman , Blue Jays *
RHP: Justin Verlander, Astros ^
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Starters
C: Willson Contreras, Cubs
1B: Freddie Freeman, Braves
2B: Ketel Marte, D-backs
3B: Nolan Arenado, Rockies
SS: Javier Báez, Cubs
OF: Christian Yelich, Brewers
OF: Cody Bellinger, Dodgers
OF: Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves
Reserves
C: Yasmani Grandal, Brewers *
C: J.T. Realmuto, Phillies ^
1B: Pete Alonso, Mets *
1B: Josh Bell, Pirates ^
2B: Mike Moustakas, Brewers ^
3B: Kris Bryant, Cubs *
3B: Anthony Rendon, Nationals ^
SS: Paul DeJong, Cardinals *
SS: Trevor Story, Rockies ^
OF: Charlie Blackmon, Rockies ^
OF: David Dahl, Rockies ^
OF: Jeff McNeil, Mets ^
Pitchers
RHP: Sandy Alcantara, Marlins *
RHP: Walker Buehler, Dodgers ^
RHP: Luis Castillo , Reds ^
RHP: Jacob deGrom, Mets ^
RHP: Zack Greinke, D-backs *
LHP: Josh Hader, Brewers ^
LHP: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers *
LHP: Hyun-Jin Ryu, Dodgers ^
RHP: Max Scherzer, Nationals ^
LHP: Will Smith, Giants ^
RHP: Mike Soroka, Braves *
RHP: Kirby Yates, Padres ^
^ Player-elected
* Choice of MLB (after fan and player elections)
Participants for the T-Mobile Home Run Derby Bracket Show will be unveiled on Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Home Run Derby will be held at Progressive Field in Cleveland on July 8 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
The All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX Sports; in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and RDS; and worldwide by partners in more than 180 countries. FOX Deportes will provide Spanish-language coverage in the United States, while ESPN Radio and ESPN Radio Deportes will provide exclusive national radio coverage. MLB Network, MLB.com and SiriusXM also will provide comprehensive All-Star Week coverage.
https://www.mlb.com/news/2019-all-star-game-rosters
June 30, 2019
The stars are ready to align in Cleveland. Below are the complete AL and NL rosters for the 2019 All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard, which will be held at Progressive Field on July 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET on FOX.
• Position-by-position breakdown of 2019 All-Stars
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Starters
C: Gary Sánchez, Yankees
1B: Carlos Santana, Indians
2B: DJ LeMahieu, Yankees
3B: Alex Bregman, Astros
SS: Jorge Polanco, Twins
OF: Mike Trout, Angels
OF: George Springer, Astros
OF: Michael Brantley, Astros
DH: Hunter Pence, Rangers
Reserves
C: James McCann, White Sox ^
1B: José Abreu, White Sox ^
1B: Daniel Vogelbach, Mariners *
2B: Tommy La Stella, Angels ^
3B: Matt Chapman, A's ^
SS: Francisco Lindor, Indians ^
OF: Mookie Betts, Red Sox ^
OF: Joey Gallo, Rangers ^
OF: Austin Meadows, Rays ^
OF: Whit Merrifield , Royals *
DH: J.D. Martinez, Red Sox ^
Pitchers
LHP: Aroldis Chapman, Yankees ^
RHP: Gerrit Cole, Astros ^
RHP: Lucas Giolito, White Sox ^
RHP: Shane Greene, Tigers *
LHP: Brad Hand, Indians ^
LHP: John Means, Orioles *
LHP: Mike Minor, Rangers *
RHP: Charlie Morton , Rays ^
RHP: Jake Odorizzi, Twins ^
RHP: Ryan Pressly , Astros ^
RHP: Marcus Stroman , Blue Jays *
RHP: Justin Verlander, Astros ^
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Starters
C: Willson Contreras, Cubs
1B: Freddie Freeman, Braves
2B: Ketel Marte, D-backs
3B: Nolan Arenado, Rockies
SS: Javier Báez, Cubs
OF: Christian Yelich, Brewers
OF: Cody Bellinger, Dodgers
OF: Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves
Reserves
C: Yasmani Grandal, Brewers *
C: J.T. Realmuto, Phillies ^
1B: Pete Alonso, Mets *
1B: Josh Bell, Pirates ^
2B: Mike Moustakas, Brewers ^
3B: Kris Bryant, Cubs *
3B: Anthony Rendon, Nationals ^
SS: Paul DeJong, Cardinals *
SS: Trevor Story, Rockies ^
OF: Charlie Blackmon, Rockies ^
OF: David Dahl, Rockies ^
OF: Jeff McNeil, Mets ^
Pitchers
RHP: Sandy Alcantara, Marlins *
RHP: Walker Buehler, Dodgers ^
RHP: Luis Castillo , Reds ^
RHP: Jacob deGrom, Mets ^
RHP: Zack Greinke, D-backs *
LHP: Josh Hader, Brewers ^
LHP: Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers *
LHP: Hyun-Jin Ryu, Dodgers ^
RHP: Max Scherzer, Nationals ^
LHP: Will Smith, Giants ^
RHP: Mike Soroka, Braves *
RHP: Kirby Yates, Padres ^
^ Player-elected
* Choice of MLB (after fan and player elections)
Participants for the T-Mobile Home Run Derby Bracket Show will be unveiled on Wednesday at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN. The Home Run Derby will be held at Progressive Field in Cleveland on July 8 at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
The All-Star Game will be televised nationally by FOX Sports; in Canada by Rogers Sportsnet and RDS; and worldwide by partners in more than 180 countries. FOX Deportes will provide Spanish-language coverage in the United States, while ESPN Radio and ESPN Radio Deportes will provide exclusive national radio coverage. MLB Network, MLB.com and SiriusXM also will provide comprehensive All-Star Week coverage.
https://www.mlb.com/news/2019-all-star-game-rosters
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