Ontario officials say the Toronto Blue Jays have been cleared to play the shortened 2020 MLB season at Rogers Centre, as Ontario Premier Doug Ford goes on the record with the news. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2020 MLB season
Blue Jays move to Plan C: Regular season in Buffalo
With no official government approval for play at Rogers Centre and a general distrust of returning to Florida, the Toronto Blue Jays have reached out to Rich Baseball Operations about playing regular-season games at Sahlen Field. (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…)
Nationals not yet cleared for 2020 MLB training camp
Spring training redux is scheduled to begin Wednesday at Nationals Park, but the Washington Nationals have not yet been cleared by District officials to move forward with workouts. (more…)
MLB to have say in Rangers’ Globe Life Field crowds
After maintaining that local health officials are the best resources for teams looking to bring fans to the ballparks, MLB is now saying that its health professionals will weigh in on a proper capacity for Texas Rangers games at Globe Life Field. (more…)
Looks like Jays will land at Roger Centre
After weeks of negotiations between the Toronto Blue Jays and government officials it looks like the team will play a quarantined 2020 season at Rogers Centre, with players confined to the ballpark hotel. (more…)
MLB expects fans to return. But will they?
As MLB teams prepare to open training camp at home ballparks and map out logistics for the regular season, front offices are champing at the bit to open the gates and welcome fans. When will this happen–and, more importantly–should this happen? (more…)
Spring training redux: Uncharted territory
With players set to report to MLB ballparks on July 1 for a second round of spring training, local team officials are working to implement plans to both whip players into game shape while keeping them safe from COVID-19. (more…)
MLBPA: We’re set to launch 2020 MLB season
With the players association signing off on a July 1 reporting date and agreement on operating protocols, the 2020 MLB season is a go, with a 60-game season beginning the weekend July 23-24. (more…)
2020 season to launch under MLB’s terms
After players rejected the latest MLB offer, owners voted unanimously to move forward with a 2020 MLB season under the terms of the March 26 agreement with the MLBPA, with Commissioner Rob Manfred still to announce the specifics of play. In an announcement, MLB said certain benefits put forward in the previous offer were now […]
Negotiations for 2020 MLB season down to the wire
With the risk to players rising after a slew of COVID-19 positives in training camps, MLB is under the gun to come up with a plan to reassure players on the safety of a 2020 MLB season—even though there’s a decent chance that season will not be completed. (more…)