Marly Rivera
@MarlyRiveraESPN
The union has approved the agreement discussed with MLB for expanded playoffs, only for the 2020 postseason; that agreement is now subject only to ratification by the owners, sources tell ESPN. https://es.pn/3eVx6vB
Buster Olney
@Buster_ESPN
As part of the 16-team expanded playoff proposal, the No. 1, 2, 3 seeds in each league— the Division winners— would pick their opponents among the other 5 teams, with a selection show.
Jon Heyman
@JonHeyman
Sources: MLB and union are re-engaging on the possibility of expanded playoffs for this season. Has to be done before first pitch 25 hours from now, but there seems to be optimism. Hope was to go from 10 playoff teams to 16.
Buster Olney
@Buster_ESPN
Sources: The Jays' situation remains in a state of flux: the team, MLB has not received approval from Pennsylvania to use Pittsburgh as its home park. MLB has been in communication with Pa. Governor's Office. Jays might need another alternative.
Buster Olney
@Buster_ESPN
The Blue Jays are looking at alternative options to Pittsburgh, including going to the city of each scheduled opponent and playing as the home team.
Bob Nightengale
@BNightengale
Its official:The Toronto #BlueJays will play the majority of their home games at PNC park in Pittsburgh, as @thehazelmae reported. The exceptions are that they will play one series against the #Yankees and another against the #Nats as the home team at Yankee Stadium and Nats Park
Scott Mitchell
@ScottyMitchTSN
Per federal government source, province of Ontario has cleared #BlueJays’ plan, as has city of Toronto, health authorities.
Ball is in feds’ court now and a final decision is expected in the next few days.
Scott Mitchell
@ScottyMitchTSN
#BlueJays say at this point a final decision has not been made on where they will play their home games, despite @MacLeodLisa saying they have been given clearance.
I’m not saying it’s not happening, but I’d sit tight on this one for a bit.
TSN 1200
@TSN1200
Ontario’s Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Minister @MacLeodLisa just announcing on #TheDrive that the Toronto Blue Jays have been given permission to play their games in Toronto and in both Countries
Arash Madani
@ArashMadani
Charlie Montoyo tells us Nate Pearson is on track to pitch one of the exhibition games at Fenway Park next week. "It will be good to see him pitch in Boston, that's not a secret," Montoyo said.
Keegan Matheson
@KeeganMatheson
Hyun-Jin Ryu today:
5 IP - 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K
59 pitches - 40 strikes
Ryu then threw about a dozen more pitches on the side. #BlueJays
Keegan Matheson
@KeeganMatheson
Trent Thornton is the #BlueJays' No. 5 starter right now.
The #BlueJays aren't considering Nate Pearson in a relief role.
You can do the long division.