MLB In Brief: Possible Shortened Games In Preseason | Ronald Acuna Jr. Trains

Table of Contents

Possibility of shortened matches in pre-season

No guarantee that the games played in March will be nine innings, like last year.

Need more info on the lockout?

Here it is.

As negotiations finally get underway tomorrow, here is a video from @FlippinBatsPod explaining all the X’s and O’s behind the lockout.

If you want to learn more about what this is all about… Give it a listen ⬇️

pic.twitter.com/ap0bzv8kj0

— Ben Verlander (@BenVerlander) January 12, 2022

The Sammy Sosa case

Does he deserve his place in the Temple?

The Blue Jays’ window of opportunity is about to open

Here’s what the 2022 season will look like in Toronto.

In 2022, as the Blue Jays dive deeper into their competitive window, they’ll likely cross new thresholds we haven’t seen in this era. Here are a few markers along the trail to contention. (@NickAshbourne)https://t.co/SQVQwfSlVr

— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 12, 2022

Ronald Acuna Jr. starts training again

He took part in the BP for the first time since the beginning of his rehabilitation.

Ronald Acuña Jr. está tomando práctica de bateo en el terreno de juego por primera vez desde que comenzó su rehabilitación.

Ronald Acuña Jr. is taking batting practice on the field for the first time since the start of his rehab.

📹: @Johnhawy. #ElExtrabase⚾️🇻🇪 pic.twitter.com/69DycscSNJ

— El Extrabase ⚾️ (@ElExtrabase) January 12, 2022

Quite a career for Jon Lester

The pitcher had nearly identical stats in Boston and Chicago.

Jon Lester’s #RedSox vs. #Cubs career is one of my favorite comps.

Red Sox ERA: 3.64
Cubs ERA: 3.64

Red Sox Win Pct: .636
Cubs Win Pct: .636

What a career. A tru pro’s pro.

— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) January 12, 2022

Derek Rodriguez agrees with the Twins

This is a minor league contract.

January 13, 2022