( CBS Baltimore ) — MLB has entered its second COVID spring training. Another COVID season isn’t far behind, and with any luck, this one will last 162 games rather than 60. While the pandemic has changed baseball, just as it’s changed everything else, the changes are now familiar. At the end of the day, it’s still baseball. And having games sure beats not having games. Welcome to the first installment of the Spring Training Report. Every Monday (or possibly Tuesday) we will take a look around the Majors at the stories making headlines. This week that includes the continuing or revised COVID restrictions, Trey Mancini’s return from cancer in Baltimore and Tommy Pham’s stabbing last October. READ MORE: Stimulus Check Update: When Could Another Economic Relief Payment Arrive? COVID Still Looms Over Baseball The 2020 MLB season started late, included less than half as many games, and was played under somewhat limiting circumstances. Games didn’t have fans in attendance, which … [Read more...] about Spring Training Report: COVID Will Loom Over Baseball For Another Season
Spring based web app
Red Sox Use New Mercy Rule To Save Garrett Richards In First Inning Of Spring Training
By JIMMY GOLEN, AP Sports Writer Garrett Richards had gotten only one out during his first spring training start, loading the bases and walking in one run against the Atlanta Braves before the Red Sox stopped the inning after 23 pitches. READ MORE: Thousands Lose Power As Strong Winds Spread Damage Across Several Towns Then he went back out for a 1-2-3 second inning. “It’s building blocks, man,” Richards said after being rescued by the new rule this spring training that allows managers to end an inning after a pitcher has thrown 20 pitches, regardless of how many outs or runners on base there are. “Obviously, you want to finish it and you want to make all the outs that your outing requires,” he said. “So, yeah, it was a little frustrating.” Richards told reporters in Fort Myers, Florida, that his pitches were moving well, but he just struggled to keep them in the strike zone. He allowed two runs, three hits and two walks in the first inning before it ended. “By all … [Read more...] about Red Sox Use New Mercy Rule To Save Garrett Richards In First Inning Of Spring Training
Arihara’s spring debut for Rangers is 2 shortened innings
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 2 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. New Texas Rangers right-hander Kohei Arihara struck out two and allowed five hits while facing 11 batters in two shortened innings in his spring training debut. Arihara gave up a three-run homer in the 5-5, six-inning tie. After Arihara struck out Yoan Moncada with the bases loaded for the second out in the second, the inning was stopped because of his pitch count. That obviously didn't sit well with Chicago fans. Reigning AL MVP Jose Abreu, who had a single in the first inning, was on deck waiting to bat. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM "The reactions aside, for me personally it’s not acceptable that I wasn’t able to finish the innings," Arihara said through his translator. The 28-year-old right-hander from Japan signed a $6.2 million, two-year contract with the Rangers in … [Read more...] about Arihara’s spring debut for Rangers is 2 shortened innings
Microsoft says Chinese hacking group targeting security flaws in business email app
Microsoft warned Tuesday that a hacking group supported by the Chinese government is exploiting security flaws in an email program popular among American businesses. The company said in a blog post that the group, named Hafnium, is trying to take advantage of previously unknown security weaknesses in the email application Exchange Server. Microsoft called on customers to update Exchange Server to fix four susceptibilities in the program. Microsoft said it determined Hafnium was behind the hack “based on observed victimology, tactics and procedures.” ADVERTISEMENT “Even though we’ve worked quickly to deploy an update for the Hafnium exploits, we know that many nation-state actors and criminal groups will move quickly to take advantage of any unpatched systems,” Tom Burt, Microsoft’s corporate vice president of customer trust and security, wrote in a blog post . Microsoft said Hafnium waged “limited and targeted attacks” by working through leased virtual private … [Read more...] about Microsoft says Chinese hacking group targeting security flaws in business email app
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test
close Video Fox News Flash top headlines for March 2 Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Eager for a fresh start with a new team, J.A. Happ needed to slow down before throwing a single pitch for the Minnesota Twins. The left-hander tested positive for COVID-19 upon reporting to spring training, putting his practice schedule on hold. Happ cleared virus protocols on Tuesday and took part in team workouts for the first time at camp in Fort Myers, Florida. The rest of the Twins played an exhibition game against Atlanta in North Port. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM The 38-year-old Happ, who left the New York Yankees and signed in January with the Twins for $8 million this season, acknowledged feeling anxious about making up for the lost time and "pressing a little bit" in his bullpen session. Happ said his senses of smell and taste have not yet returned, but beyond that … [Read more...] about Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test
