The Mets are hoping that’s true so they can play him as much as possible in center, keeping left field open for Dom Smith, allowing them to use Kevin Pillar mostly as a late-inning defensive replacement and occasional starter against lefty pitching.

In data published Thursday in JAMA Cardiology, doctors affiliated with six U.S.-based leagues followed the 789 infected players last year between May and October.

"That guy is nasty, man," Kopech said of Crochet. "I don’t know what to say about him other than I am very, very impressed by him. ... He has more than just a fastball. People already know that. Changeup is just as good. He’s going to be part of the future of this team, that is for sure. ... Having him in our bullpen and eventually as a starter is going to be a huge step for us. He’s exciting to watch, and I cant wait for everyone to see what we’re seeing."Los Angeles Angels face coverings

NOTES: The D.C. government told the Nationals it’s too soon to say whether spectators will be allowed to attend the team’s home games. Christopher Rodriguez, the director of the city’s Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency, wrote in a letter Tuesday that the club’s application requesting to play games at Nationals Park is approved “without fans in attendance.” Rodriguez said the city hopes to offer an update in about two weeks. … Hitting coach Kevin Long said 3B Carter Kieboom had laser eye surgery in the offseason. “He’s seeing the ball better,” Long said. “He’s not squinting.”San Diego Padres face coverings

"It's not just me going out there aimlessly cussing and yelling," Hendriks said Sunday. "It serves a purpose, not only for me kind of venting my frustration, but it actually calms me down.

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“Baseball players react to adrenaline,” Angels manager Joe Maddon said. “They're showmen. You need people in the stands to entertain — to really, I think, play at the max level. I've already mentioned it, last year was different. We were able to do the 60-game run. We were just clamoring to play again. This year with 162 [games], to not have fans in the ballpark would be an entirely different vibe. So from that perspective, it's important to us."Baltimore Orioles face coverings

Ballpark factors are often underrated and can have a pretty noticeable impact, especially at the extreme ends. Of course, how the ball plays this year is another story altogether, considering there are lingering questions about the 2020 version.Houston Astros face coverings