Covid-19 And Baseball (Fantasy & Otherwise)

My oh my, but this Covid-19 business has really messed with my fantasy baseball leagues! Players contract it, or decide to stay home, and it just screwed up the draft we had, though my Yogi&Ueck remains ever optimistic.

As for real baseball, well the 60-game season becomes a sprint, not a 162-game marathon. It all starts today, while the Milwaukee Brewers will take on the Cubs in Chicago tomorrow.

Despite the uncertainties -- will the Toronto Blue Jays find a 'perch' for the season after Canada put up the STAY OUT sign and Pennsylvania passed? Will we even get 60 games in? But we're all happy to have baseball back, right? Having baseball to watch/listen to again puts many of us in a better mood. Can't believe that we've had to wait this long, but totally understand it.

AS FOR the Milwaukee Brewers, I'm predicting a 35-25 record. Ever the optimist, I think Manager Craig Counsell and his staff will be able to handle this season just fine. Look for Christian Yelich to to shine, leading the BrewCrew on the field.

And this will no doubt be the farewell tour for Ryan Braun. Pity that he tarnished his image with the Brewers with that drug issue. Personally, I'm happy to say goodbye to Ryan, wish him well and move on.