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Major League Baseball and the MLBPA are focusing on a plan backed by federal health officials that could have players in training camps by May and games soon thereafter, per Jeff Passan of ESPN.

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Detroit Tigers legend and Hall of Famer Al Kaline passed away at age 85.

Dr. Meredith Wills of The Athletic uncovers the secrets of the 2019 postseason baseball.

Chris Landers of MLB.com explained how MLB the Show rates baseball’s biggest stars.

Jeff Passan and Alden Gonzales of ESPN discussed the return of baseball to South Korea and what that could mean for the United States.

John Conniff of MadFriars explained the changes made to the 2020 MLB draft.

Kendall Baker and Jeff Tracy of Axios wrote about baseball in 1918 during the Spanish flu pandemic.

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Joe D opened up about his experiences throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Brian Devine wrote about Marlon Byrd‘s turnaround.

Devine also elaborated upon how the Mets could be hurt the most by a suspended 2020 season.

Matt Musico explains that he believes John Olerud saved his best work for the Mets.

On This Date in Mets History

1970: After eight consecutive Opening Day defeats, the Mets finally win the first game of the season by beating the Pittsburgh Pirates at Forbes Field in 11 innings, 5-3.

1984: Dwight Gooden gives up three hits and one run in five innings in his major league debut, earning the victory when the Mets beat the Houston Astros, 5-3.

2006: In the 7,000th game played in franchise history, the Mets beat the Washington Nationals at Shea Stadium, 10-5.

Let’s Go Mets!