<p>The <strong>2021 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mlb" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Major League Baseball </a>season</strong> is finally upon us. All teams will enter the year with the same record and the same hopes and expectations, even if they’re unable to keep up the pace with the true contenders.</p>
<p>For this season, the extra-inning rule with a runner in the second base and the seven-inning doubleheaders will still be enforced, while the <strong>expanded playoff pool</strong> is yet to be determined by the league and the Players’ Association.</p>
<p>Also, fans will be back in attendance – although at a limited capacity – after last year’s tough season due to the <strong>Covid-19 pandemic.</strong> In the following paragraphs, we’ll show you everything there is to know about the 2021 season:<span></span></p>
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<h2>2021 MLB Season: Key Dates</h2>
<p>According to Major League Baseball’s official website, the<strong> key dates</strong> for the 2021 MLB season are:</p>
<p>April 1, 2021: Opening Day for 2021 season</p>
<p>April 15, 2021: Jackie Robinson Day</p>
<p>June 2, 2021: Lou Gehrig Day</p>
<p>July 11-13, 2021: MLB Draft</p>
<p>July 13, 2021: 91st All-Star Game at Truist Park in Atlanta</p>
<p>July 25, 2021: Hall of Fame induction ceremony</p>
<p>Aug. 12, 2021: MLB at Field of Dream</p>
<p>Aug. 22, 2021: MLB Little League Classic</p>
<p>Oct. 26, 2021: World Series Game 1</p>
<p>Nov. 3, 2021: World Series Game 7</p>
<h2>2021 MLB Season: Predictions And Odds</h2>
<p>As most people would expect, oddsmakers believe that the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Los Angeles Dodgers</strong></a> have the biggest odds to win the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/top-rookies-to-watch-in-mlb-in-2021-20210330-0003.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Series</a> (+350), they’re followed by the<strong> New York Yankees (+550), San Diego Padres (+800), and Chicago White Sox (+850).</strong></p>
<p>On the other hand, the <strong>Texas Rangers, Colorado Rockies, and Pittsburgh Pirates</strong> all hold the worst odds to win the Commissioner’s Trophy at the end of the season (+15000), followed by the <strong>Arizona Diamondbacks (+13000).</strong></p>
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<td>Los Angeles Dodgers</td>
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<h2>How To Watch Or Live Stream Free In The U.S 2021 MLB Season</h2>
<p>The 2021 Major League Baseball season will be broadcasted in the U.S by <strong>Fox Sports</strong> (and local affiliates), <strong>TBS, ESPN, and MLB Network.</strong> This will be the 8th and final year of their current contracts.</p>

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<p>If you told us two years ago that <strong>Corey Kluber </strong>was going to be a free agent at this point of the offseason, we wouldn’t have believed you. Fast forward to today, and the former Cy Young award winner is yet to sign with an<strong> <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mlb-t48464" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB </a></strong>club.</p>
<p>Kluber is coming off a big injury and the<strong> Texas Rangers</strong> decided to decline his option, and now that he seems back to full strength, it seems like there will be plenty of competition lining up for his services.</p>
<p><strong>Peter Gammons of The Athletic</strong> recently reported that the <strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/boston-red-sox-t114967" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Boston Red Sox</a> </strong>are interested in signing him and that they could be leading the race due to their ties to the area, as Boston.com recently quoted.</p>
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<h2>Boston Red Sox Could Lead The Race For Corey Kluber</h2>
<p><em>“<strong>Corey and Amanda Kluber and their daughters live in Winchester, where Amanda grew up, not far from Pedro Martinez</strong>. Gammons believes the Red Sox are firmly in the mix, but he said Kluber’s agent, B.B. Abbott, told him it will be a while before a decision is made. He also noted that Chris Sale will “push his return date,” and try to get back out there quickly, but that Tommy John surgery is a 15-to-18-month recovery,”</em> read the report.</p>
<h2>Washington Nationals, Arizona Diamondbacks Will Fight The Red Sox For Kluber</h2>
<p>Nonetheless, it seems like<strong> Alex Cora’s</strong> team will have it too easy to land the former <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/cleveland-indians-t114670" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Cleveland Indians</a> stalwart, as <strong>Zach Buchanan andBritt Ghiroli of The Athletic </strong>reported that the <strong>Washington Nationals and Arizona Diamondbacks </strong>are also looking to sign him:</p>
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<p> — Britt Ghiroli (@Britt_Ghiroli)    <a href="https://twitter.com/Britt_Ghiroli/status/1346500693994180624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2021</a>   </p></blockquote></div>
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<p><em>“<strong>Am told the #Nationals </strong>are one of the teams that will scout free agent Corey Kluber when he throws in Florida next week. Washington needs back-end rotation help. Kluber’s workout is expected to be attended by double-digit teams. It will be at Cressey Sports Performance in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., where he trains in the offseason,</em>” said Ghiroli.</p>
<p><em>“<strong>The Diamondbacks</strong> are among the many teams that will be scouting Corey Kluber’s showcase. General manager Mike Hazen has said he’s happy with his rotation, but he’s also not one to leave stones unturned,”</em> added Buchanan.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The Diamondbacks are among the many teams that will be scouting Corey Kluber’s showcase. General manager Mike Hazen has said he’s happy with his rotation, but he’s also not one to leave stones unturned.</p>
<p> — Zach Buchanan (@ZHBuchanan)    <a href="https://twitter.com/ZHBuchanan/status/1346503003893710851?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 5, 2021</a>   </p></blockquote></div>
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<p>If Kluber can go back to his former level – which is a huge if – he’s going to provide <strong>a massive boost</strong> for any team that signs him, so this is a story that’s definitely worthy of following closely over the next couple of days.</p>

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<p>Even though it seemed like they weren’t going to be able to pull it off, all teams made it through the shortened<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mlb-t48464" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> </a><strong><a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mlb-t48464" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MLB</a> season.</strong> And now that<a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mlb/mlb-playoffs-2020-format-bracket-schedule-and-predictions-20200928-0015.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> the postseason is upon us</a>, it’s time for the league to announce all awards winners, including MVPs, CY Youngs, and, obviously, the <strong>2020 MLB Rookie of the Year.</strong></p>
<p>There wasn’t anything normal about this season but at least, some youngsters got the chance to prove their worth almost from the start of the year and even established themselves<strong> as key members of their squads.</strong></p>
<p>Some of these young players will continue to showcase their talents in the postseason and pursue a <a href="https://us.bolavip.com/mlb/mlb-all-time-world-series-champions-by-year-20200724-0001.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">World Series title</a>, while others are already planning ahead to next year. Here, will show you the<strong> top 3 candidates for both the AL and NL 2020 MLB Rookie of the Year awards.</strong></p>
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<h2>2020 MLB ALRookie Of The Year Awards Candidates</h2>
<h2>Willi Castro</h2>
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<p><strong>Team: </strong>Detroit Tigers<br> <strong>Position: </strong>SS<br> <strong>Averages:</strong>.349/.381/.550, 36 G, 6 HR, 21 R, 24 RBIs</p>
<p>Even though the <strong>Detroit Tigers </strong>didn’t have many things to look up to this season, <strong>Willi Castro </strong>was one of the lone bright spots for them. His defense is still a work in progress but he was one of the biggest offensive forces all year long.</p>
<h2>Kyle Lewis</h2>
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<figure class="image">  <figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Kyle Lewis" data-height="412" data-width="740" data-size="w:740,h:412" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="Kyle Lewis" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20200929_BUS_164566_kyle_lewis_crop1601391494703.jpg_22069893_6e26efb6.webp&amp;width=740&amp;height=412" width="740" height="412"></figure><figcaption>   Lewis was the 11th overall pick of the 2016 MLB Draft. (Getty)  </figcaption></figure>
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<p><strong>Team: </strong>Seattle Mariners<br> <strong>Position:</strong> OF<br> <strong>Averages:</strong>.262/.364/.437, 58 G, 11 HR, 37 R, 28 RBIs</p>
<p><strong>Kyle Lewis </strong>was nothing short of spectacular throughout the whole season. He led all rookies in total bases with 90 and became an every-day starter for a surprising<strong> Seattle Mariners</strong> that looks poised for greatness a couple of years from now.</p>
<h2>Luis Robert</h2>
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<figure class="image">  <figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Luis Robert" data-height="412" data-width="740" data-size="w:740,h:412" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="Luis Robert" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20200929_BUS_164566_luis_robert_crop1601391648193.jpg_22069893_1bab3c97.webp&amp;width=740&amp;height=412" width="740" height="412"></figure><figcaption>   Robert was born in Ciego de Ávila, Cuba. (Getty)  </figcaption></figure>
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<p><strong>Team: </strong>Chicago White Sox<br> <strong>Position:</strong> OF<br> <strong>Averages:.</strong>233/.302/.436, 56 G, 11 HR, 33 R, 31 RBIs</p>
<p><strong>Luis Robert w</strong>as the main favorite to win the AL Rookie of the Year award before the start of the season and he surely lived up to that hype. He was tied for the lead in home runs and led all rookies in stolen bases (9) and RBIs while playing an every-day role on a playoffs team.</p>
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<h2>2020 MLB NLRookie Of The Year Awards Candidates</h2>
<h2>Ke’Bryan Hayes</h2>
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<p><strong>Team:</strong> Pittsburgh Pirates<br> <strong>Position:</strong> 3B<br> <strong>Averages:</strong>.376/.442/.682, 24 G, 5 HR, 17 R, 11 RBIs</p>
<p>The fact that <strong>Ke’Bryan Hayes </strong>was only in the Majors for one month and still cracked the top 3 of this list should tell you just enough about how good he was. Hayes was an outstanding defender and an offensive machine who never went hitless on a game.</p>
<h2>Ryan Mountcastle</h2>
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<figure class="image">  <figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" alt="Ryan Mountcastle" data-height="412" data-width="740" data-size="w:740,h:412" hspace="5" vspace="5" title="Ryan Mountcastle" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20200929_BUS_164566_ryan_mountcastle_crop1601391833257.jpg_22069893_c0625807.webp&amp;width=740&amp;height=412" width="740" height="412"></figure><figcaption>   Mountcastle was named 2019 International League MVP. (Getty)  </figcaption></figure>
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<p><strong>Team: </strong>Baltimore Orioles<br> <strong>Position:</strong> OF<br> <strong>Averages:</strong>.333/.386/.492, 36 G, 5 HR, 12 R, 23 RBIs</p>
<p>Every single baseball fan on earth was looking forward to seeing <strong>Ryan Mountcastle</strong> from the start this year, yet the <strong>Baltimore Orioles </strong>thought it would hurt their chances of competing (yeah, right). He proved to be ready right out of the gate and was one of the most entertaining players to watch with his timely hitting and power.</p>
<h2>Jake Cronenworth</h2>
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<p><strong>Team: </strong>San Diego Padres<br> <strong>Position:</strong> 2B<br> <strong>Averages:</strong>.285/.354/.477, 54 G, 4 HR, 26 R, 20 RBIs</p>
<p>It seems like <strong>Eric Hosmer’s </strong>injury was a bit of a blessing in disguise for the <strong>San Diego Padres, </strong>as it allowed them to fully unleash their swiss-army infielder <strong>Jake Cronenworth.</strong> He played in almost every infield position, played plus-defense, and was a great hitter all year long.</p>
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