Though there are multiple plans floating around out there regarding a potential start of the MLB 2020 season, one key player required to make any plan work hasn’t yet consented, much less presented with specifics: the players association. (more…)
Tag Archives | 2020
OSU eyes fall debut event for O’Brate Stadium
One of the casualties of the college baseball season being scrapped was a delay in the debut of some fine new ballparks. At Oklahoma State, officials are looking at a fall event to celebrate the new home of the Cowboys, O’Brate Stadium. (more…)
WCBL postpones 2020 season opener
The summer-collegiate Western Canadian Baseball League has postponed its 2020 season opener to late June or early July in consideration of social distancing and other measures forced by the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
2020 MLB season plans still in flux
With the NBA announcing training camps would open in states where stay-at-home orders are being loosened, the tentative intention to begin the 2020 MLB season with play in empty ballparks may have gained a little more steam. (more…)
New Salem Red Sox premium seating unveiled
The Salem Red Sox (High A; Carolina League) and the city of Salem have installed new premium seating located directly behind home plate at Salem Memorial Ballpark. (more…)
Cape Cod League cancels 2020 season
Another summer-collegiate circuit announces a change in plans: teams in the Cape Cod League unanimously voted to cancel the 2020 season due to coronavirus pandemic concerns. (more…)
Vin Scully narrates Dodger Stadium renovation update
Time to pull up a chair and listen to the legendary Vin Scully narrate a video on the progress made in the offseason renovations to Dodger Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers. (more…)
MLB 2020 season blueprint evolves, with Florida now in mix
A plan to play the MLB 2020 season is evolving, with Florida spring-training sites now in the mix, a postseason schedule and neutral-site World Series planned, and a two-league realignment based on geography. (more…)
Saints launch annual Name the Pig Contest
A sign that life does indeed go on: The St. Paul Saints (independent; American Association) have launched their annual Name the Pig Contest in preparation for the 2020 season. (more…)
MiLB 2020 season opener celebrated virtually
Today would have been the 2020 Minor League Baseball season opener, now delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Instead of a brew and brat at the ballpark, MiLB fans are being asked to celebrate virtually via a #MiLBAtHomeOpener campaign. (more…)
Frontier League postpones 2020 season
The independent Frontier League has delayed the start to its 2020 season due to uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus pandemic and when crowds will be allowed to gather once again this year. (more…)
Aussie Peppers drop out of National Pro Fastpitch
Travel restriction are forcing the Travelodge Aussie Spirit squad, playing in National Pro Fastpitch as the Aussie Peppers of Minnesota, to drop out for the 2020 season. (more…)
Personnel news: Frederick Keys
Some light in a depressing start to the 2020 MiLB season: the Frederick Keys (High A; Carolina League) announced several additions to the front-office staff. (more…)