60 games in 66 days: How MLB's shortened 2020 schedule came together  —  You think you were the only one trying to keep your sanity awaiting Major League Baseball to return?  —  Meet Chris Marinak, MLB's executive vice president for strategy, technology and innovation.

Andrew Toles Arrested On Trespassing Charge  —  Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles was arrested on a trespassing charge in Florida on June 22, Gwen Filosa of the Miami Herald reports.  Police found Toles asleep in his car behind the Key West Airport, and he was jailed after he refused to leave the scene.

Aaron Judge could be ready for opener, along with other injured Yankees  —  When spring training restarts toward the end of next week, the Yankees will be better off than they were in mid-March, when all big-league camps were shuttered because of the COVID-19 pandemic.  —  At least from a physical standpoint.

Giants president Farhan Zaidi denounces Scottsdale city council member  —  Major League Baseball's three-month transaction freeze is poised to thaw on Friday.  So before Giants president and noted waiver-wire aficionado Farhan Zaidi got totally distracted by the return of player movement, I thought I'd call him and ask a question.

Arizona Diamondbacks sign top pick Bryce Jarvis  —  The Diamondbacks have finalized a contract with top pick Bryce Jarvis, signing the right-hander out of Duke to a deal that includes a $2.65 million signing bonus.  Jarvis has passed his physical exam.  —  The bonus is considerably less …

Nats star Ryan Zimmerman's AP diary: To play or not to play?  —  EDITOR'S NOTE: Ryan Zimmerman is a two-time All-Star infielder who has played 15 years in the majors, all with the Washington Nationals.  He holds most of the team's career hitting records, and his two homers and seven RBIs …

Mariners To Sign Emerson Hancock  —  The Mariners have agreed to terms with No. 6 overall pick Emerson Hancock, reports Jim Callis of MLB.com (via Twitter).  The University of Georgia righty will receive a $5.7MM signing bonus that closely aligns with his $5,742,900 slot value.

Texas Rangers Manager Chris Woodward Announces Lance Lynn as Opening Day Starter  —  In his first Zoom call with local reporters since baseball officially returned, Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward didn't wait very long to grab everyone's attention.  —  The line of questioning concluded …

Braves Place Jeremy Walker On 45-Day Injured List  —  The Braves announced Friday that they've placed right-hander Jeremy Walker on the newly created 45-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement.  The issue initially arose in the original Spring Training, David O'Brien of The Athletic tweets.

4 things to look forward to in Mets' 60-game sprint  —  We've all done the math.  With the way the impending MLB schedule is expected to work, the Mets will play 40 games against their National League East opponents in the Braves, Nationals, Phillies and Marlins.

New MLB Operations Manual Offers Glimpse Into Negotiations for 2020 Season  —  During the negotiations for the 2020 season, the health and safety plans developed from a 67-page draft to the 101-page MLB Operations Manual.  What changed?  —  MLB's return to play will rely on one document …