Thursday BP: MLB introduces punishments for not following protocol

Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports Hello and happy Thursday. I hope you enjoyed the San Francisco Giants win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. I sure did.

Speaking of things that happened on Wednesday, MLB sent a memo to teams letting them know two important things. First, the new health and safety protocol is in effect immediately. And second, players can be punished — including being banned for the season — if they fail to follow the protocol.

1) Per sources: Teams were sent memos today outlining the new and enhanced protocols which are effective immediately. They include the risk of being 'prohibited from further participation in the 2020 season' for repeated or flagrant violation of said…