The COVID-19 pandemic has already depressed business for restaurants and bars across the country, but with the lack of fans at MLB games, the impact at ballpark-area businesses has been even more widespread. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2020 MLB schedule
MLB postseason bubble research continues
We reported on this scenario last week, and apparently momentum is building on a MLB postseason bubble built along the lines of what the NHL set up for its 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs in two Canadian cities. (more…)
MLB looking at playoff scenarios, including a bubble at a neutral site: report
MLB is mulling several scenarios for managing the 2020 playoffs, including setting up a bubble environment and playing all the games at a warm-weather single site, as the specter of losing a competitor to a COVID-19 outbreak is looming over postseason planning. (more…)
New MLB COVID-19 rules: face coverings in dugouts and more
After two COVID-19 outbreaks among MLB teams that wreaked havoc on the schedule, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred issued new mitigation protocol rules that include mandatory face coverings in dugouts during games, a reduction in the size of traveling parties and more. (more…)
Is MLB ready to launch season in the COVID-19 era?
Yesterday’s schedule releases dominated local headlines, but other developments on the COVID-19 front, including three practice shutdowns and several high-profile players expressing more concerns, are leading many to question whether MLB can pull off a 2020 season. (more…)
Blue Jays to train at Rogers Centre; continue push to play season there
The Toronto Blue Jays will open summer camp at Rogers Centre and isolate players at the attached Toronto Marriott City Centre Hotel, going directly to the ballpark for workouts. (more…)
MLB teams adding cutouts for ballpark ambiance
We’re still awaiting full details on how MLB plans to address the viewing experience when games resume, but one trend is emerging: Teams are selling fan cutouts for placement within the ballpark. (more…)
Players cut to the chase, ask MLB to set terms of a 2020 season
After it rejected an MLB plan for a 72-game season with reduced salaries, expanded playoffs, a July 14 season launch and a Sept. 27 end, the players union told MLB to just order a return to work, along the lines of what the pair agreed to in March when the COVID-19 pandemic caused a season shutdown. […]
MLB’s latest offer: 72 games, 80% prorated salaries
We have yet another “final” proposal presented to the players association from MLB for a 2020 season calling for 72 games, 80 percent of prorated salaries, expanded playoffs, a July 14 season launch and a Sept. 27 end to the regular season, with an October World Series. (more…)
Players reject MLB financial plan for 2020 season resumption
Well, that didn’t take long: after MLB presented a financial plan for the 2020 season that called for a truncated schedule and deep cuts in star player salaries, the MLBPA rejected it and will reportedly call for more games and no more additional cuts in player salaries. (more…)
MLB, MLBPA disagree on 2020 pay plan
The fate of the 2020 MLB season is still up in the air, as MLB officials sent the players association a financial plan for launching play that calls for deep pay cuts for the sport’s highest-paid players. (more…)
Fate of 2020 MLB season could be decided in coming days
The fate of the 2020 MLB season could be decided in the next week, as MLB and MLBPA reps are negotiating player-safety guidelines and could be reviewing financial data presented by baseball owners as early as today. (more…)
Manfred optimistic about abbreviated 2020 MLB season
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred expressed optimism about an abbreviated 2020 MLB season launching this summer, laying out a proposed testing program and discussing his sport’s financial proposal to players. (more…)