MLB's 2020 pandemic-shortened season: Everything you need to know

FILE - In this Feb. 27, 2020, file photo, Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Madison Bumgarner throws during the second inning of spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds in Scottsdale Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

Ronald Acuna Jr. #13 of the Atlanta Braves looks on from the dugout during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles at Ed Smith Stadium on February 26, 2020 in Sarasota, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

Baltimore Orioles' Dilson Herrera, center, is greeted by Cedric Mullins, left, and Mason Williams after he hit a three-run home run during an intrasquad game at baseball training camp Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

Boston Red Sox's Rafael Devers heads to the plate for an at-bat during an intra-squad game at Fenway Park on Thursday, July 9, 2020, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Chicago Cubs pitcher Jon Lester warms up before an intrasquad baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Friday, July 17, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Chicago White Sox's Luis Robert reacts after he was tagging out by Chicago Cubs second baseman Nico Hoerner during the fourth inning of an exhibition baseball game at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Sunday, July 19, 2020. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Cincinnati Reds' Sonny Gray throws during an intrasquad game at the baseball team's practice in Cincinnati, Tuesday, July 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

Tyler Freeman (86), Beau Taylor, center, and George Valera celebrate after scoring on a double by Indians' Christian Arroyo off Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Kyle Crick during the eighth inning of an exhibition baseball game in Pittsburgh, Saturday, July 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado takes part in drills during the baseball team's practice Sunday, July 12, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

FILE - In this Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 file photo, Detroit Tigers pitcher Jordan Zimmermann throws against the Chicago White Sox in the first inning of a baseball game in Detroit. Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said Saturday, July 18, 2020 that right-hander Jordan Zimmermann is going on the 45-day injured list because of a right forearm strain.(AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Houston Astros left fielder Michael Brantley warms up before taking batting practice during a baseball workout Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Kansas City Royals' Salvador Perez adjusts his mask during baseball practice at Kauffman Stadium, Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani bats during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger (35) is met at home plate after hitting a grand slam during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday, July 19, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Miami Marlins' Jose Urena pitches during a baseball workout at Marlins Park, Thursday, July 16, 2020, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Milwaukee Brewers' Orlando Arcia covers his face with his mask during an intrasquad game Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Miller Park in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson takes a practice swing during baseball practice Wednesday, July 8, 2020, in Minneapolis. The baseball team added Donaldson among a couple of potentially high impact players to the team that won 101 games last season. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

New York Mets Michael Conforto, left, watches as Yoenis Cespedes takes batting practice in the cage before an exhibition game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, July 19, 2020, at Yankee Stadium in New York. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)

New York Yankees' Clint Frazier rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Mets during the fourth inning of a baseball spring training game Saturday, July 18, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Oakland Athletics pitcher Lou Trivino, left, warms up during baseball practice Wednesday, July 15, 2020, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper comes home for his three-run homer during the second inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park, Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Washington. The Phillies won 7-2. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Kyle Crick delivers during the eighth inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Pittsburgh, Saturday, July 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

FILE - In this July 8, 2020, file photo, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado bats during baseball training at Petco Park in San Diego. Machado has vowed to play better than he did during his first season after signing a $300 million, 10-year deal. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull,File)

San Francisco Giants' Chadwick Tromp, left, walks with Johnny Cueto, center, and another player during baseball practice in San Francisco, Tuesday, July 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Seattle Mariners pitcher Justus Sheffield throws in the bullpen at a baseball practice Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Seattle. Even in a 60-game sprint season, this will not be the year that team comes to fruition. If anything, the truncated season may delay some of the Mariner's rebuilding plans, but still with the optimistic hope the club begins turning the corner into contention in 2021. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

St. Louis Cardinals' Paul DeJong (11) is congratulated by teammates Yadier Molina (4) and Paul Goldschmidt (46) after hitting a two-run home run during an intrasquad practice baseball game at Busch Stadium Thursday, July 9, 2020, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Tampa Bay Rays' Tyler Glasnow, right, bumps fists with catcher Mike Zunino after pitching during baseball practice Tuesday, July 14, 2020, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)

FILE - In this Friday, Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward walks back to the dugout after making a pitching change during the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., left, watches teammate Teoscar Hernandez, right, spray sanitizer in the dugout during the first inning of an intersquad baseball action in Toronto on Friday, July 17, 2020. The Blue Jays have been denied approval by the Canadian government to play in Toronto amid the coronavirus pandemic.(Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Max Scherzer throws during the first inning of an exhibition baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Nationals Park, Saturday, July 18, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)