MLB
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injured list
The device by which injured MLB players can be removed from the active roster to be replaced by a healthy player, without removing the injured player from the 40-man roster. There are three categories of ILs: the seven-day (for paternity, bereavement, or concussion), the 10/15-day (for position players and pitchers, respectively) and the 60-day. All
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leadoff (n., adj.), lead off (v.)
One word when used as a noun or adjective: Johnny Damon is in center field and bats leadoff; Rickey Henderson hit 81 leadoff home runs in his career, an MLB record. Two words, not hyphenated, when used as a verb: Shohei Ohtani will lead off for the Dodgers in the bottom of the sixth.
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collective bargaining agreement
A contract resulting from negotiations between employers and representatives for a group of employees. In all headlines and on second reference in copy, CBA is acceptable.
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Tommy John surgery
Acceptable in all references to ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery. The name references Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tommy John, who in 1974 was the first to undergo the procedure.
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playoff series
Capitalize and use digits for playoff series games: Game 5 (however, the fifth game) Always place the higher number first: The Red Sox trail the best-of-seven series 3-2.
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singular-plural agreement
Always ensure your verb form agrees with the noun being used. Team names Team names always take plural verbs. This includes team names that appear to be singular or collective nouns. The Crimson Tide haven’t fulfilled the lofty expectations set for them in the SEC.The Heat don’t have the pieces to make any major moves
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opening day
Lowercase when standing alone; the capitalized proper name MLB Opening Day should be avoided except in marketing copy. Refers only to each team’s first game of a new regular season. For the first home game after opening the season on the road, use home opener.