The pandemic-shortened MLB season finally started Thursday night, with zero fans, Nationals star Juan Soto sidelined by COVID-19 and a storm-halted victory for the Yankees over the reigning champions.
Cole looked every bit the player the Yankees hoped for when they signed him as a free agent to a $324 million, nine-year contract, the largest deal for a pitcher. He gave up just one hit in his five innings: Adam Eaton’s solo shot in the first — a ball that landed on one of the blue advertising tarps now stretching over unused seats at Nationals Park.
Those include Thursday’s agreement to expand the playoffs from 10 to 16 teams; using designated hitters in every game, not just at American League ballparks; and the gimmicky runner-on-second-base to start each half-inning in extras.
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