In the face of shutdowns related to the coronavirus pandemic, the independent American Association is delaying the start of the 2020 season to July and anticipating a scaled-down slate of 80 games. (more…)
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If MLB returns, Tucson wants in
If Major League Baseball implements a plan to host all 30 teams playing in empty Arizona ballparks, Tucson officials say they’re willing to host a division’s worth of teams. (more…)
2019 Homer Hankies repurposed as cotton face masks
There are plenty of initiatives from MLB teams in the time of the coronavirus pandemic, but this is one that should lift spirits in Minnesota: The Minnesota Twins and team partners are converting the 2019 Homer Hanky into cotton face masks for medical use. (more…)
Gov: MLB could begin season in Arizona–when time is right
Confirming communications with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey says the 2020 MLB season could begin in the Phoenix area, with all 30 teams setting shop at spring-training and college facilities sans fans–provided safety for all personnel can be assured. (more…)
Arizona, Florida, Japan? 2020 MLB season scenarios abound
We’re seeing so many ideas floating around regarding the 2020 MLB season: Arizona and Florida spring-training ballparks, home MLB ballparks at the end of the season, and even a season start in Japan. All of this highlights one thing: we’re still in the ideas stage of planning. (more…)
Cardinals pledge additional $1M toward relief efforts
The St. Louis Cardinals and team charity Cardinals Care are pledging an additional $1 million toward support of seasonal and game-day Busch Stadium contract employees impacted by games lost to the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Fans prioritize safety when considering return to baseball: study
We have some more polling about fans will act once ballparks and other venues reopen after an abatement of the coronavirus pandemic. The bottom line: it will be a challenge to bring them back. (more…)
Storm Chasers to host Drive-In Fireworks next week
The Omaha Storm Chasers (Class AAA; Pacific Coast League) are combining coronavirus-caused social distancing and a traditional ballpark event with Drive-In Fireworks at Werner Park on April 18. (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…)
Miles and Miles of Bases on Tap for Parney
To mark the missed home opener for the Richmond Flying Squirrels (Class AA; Eastern League) next week, team VP & COO Todd “Parney” Parnell will walk “500 Bases of Love” to help raise funds for Richmond-area organizations assisting with COVID-19 relief efforts. (more…)
MLB, MiLB teams continue response to coronavirus shutdown
Without a schedule to start the 2020 season thanks to a coronavirus shutdown, MLB and MiLB teams are responding to stay-at-home orders with various initiatives. Here’s a look at the more notable efforts. (more…)
MLB, MLBPA discuss launching 2020 season in Arizona
A proposal to begin the 2020 season in Arizona, sans fans and played at spring-training facilities, was a topic of discussion between MLB officials and MLBPA reps yesterday regarding the state of play in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
Trump: Pro sports could resume in August, September
So much for the idea of sports leagues returning to action in late June or early July: In a conference call with American sports-league leaders, President Donald Trump told them he hopes that pro sports can resume in August or September, with the NFL launching its regular schedule as planned. (more…)