Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia issued a statement concerning the canceled GM Meetings. Basically they say [paraphrasing] “We are cleaning everything up and doing some contact tracing.”
MLB is talking about shaving a couple of seconds off the pitch clock when runners are on base.
Coaches and Managers
Andrew Bailey is probably going to be the Red Sox new pitching coach. The Brewers are adding Rickie Weeks to their coaching staff and making Pat Murphy their Manager.
Waiver Claims and DFAs
The Padres claimed Logan Gillaspie off waivers from the Red Sox. The Royals designated Logan Porter and Josh Staumont for assignment. The Guardians designated Cal Quantrill for assignment. The Rays designated both Calvin Faucher and Cooper Criswell for assignment. Mike Ford got DFAd by the Mariners.
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