When the 2020 baseball season resumes and fans are allowed back into ballparks, safety will be foremost on their minds. Here’s one plan from a veteran independent/MiLB operator designed to reassure fans that venue pros have that same priority. (more…)
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MLB 2020 season plan expected this week
Officials are expected to present an MLB 2020 season plan to players this week featuring an 80-game season, expanded rosters and competition in home ballparks if owners approve on Monday, according to several sources with knowledge of the plan. (more…)
Northwoods League: Despite delays, we plan on 2020 season
Despite several summer-collegiate leagues canceling their 2020 seasons, the Northwoods League still plans a return to play this year–but it won’t be on May 26, the previously announced start of the season. (more…)
Blue Jays may begin season in Florida upon MLB launch
Because of travel restrictions MLB officials and the Toronto Blue Jays may look to play home games at the team’s spring-training home, TD Ballpark in Dunedin, FL should the MLB regular season launch in July. (more…)
Clark: No 2020 MLB game plan yet presented to players
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…)
Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League cancels 2020 season
The Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL) has canceled its 2020 season, as another summer-collegiate league decides to shut down, per an announcement from President Robert Julian. (more…)
NYCBL cancels 2020 season; MINK League and Florida League update plans
Three summer-collegiate leagues announced updated 2020 season plans: the New York Collegiate Baseball League is canceling the season, while the MINK League and Florida Collegiate Summer League will operate in a different fashion. (more…)
Prepping for fans when baseball returns
The huge national debate regarding baseball is when and how some semblance of play returns. But many in the baseball industry are already looking to the next challenge: when fans are allowed back, how will games be run? (more…)
Canceled: 2020 New England Collegiate Baseball League season
Another summer-collegiate league cancels its 2020 season, as the Board of Directors of the New England Collegiate Baseball League decides to shut down due to COVID-19 concerns. (more…)
Expedition League postpones late-May season opening
Another summer-collegiate league postponing the 2020 season opening: the Expedition League will not begin play on the previously scheduled May 26 launch date. (more…)
MiLB teams warn of dire consequences due to state restrictions
With several states operating under stay-at-home orders potentially extending through the summer or even the end of the year, MiLB teams are warning prohibitions on crowds could cripple their businesses for months to come. (more…)
Yet another plan emerges for 2020 MLB season start: teams train at home
We have another trial balloon to examine regarding the potential launch of a 2020 MLB season, this one with teams skipping Arizona and Florida and training out of their home ballparks before a limited season begins—but many details still need to be addressed before baseball returns. (more…)
No, the MiLB season is not canceled
There was a brief disturbance in the force late yesterday when a content farm posted a report saying agents for minor-league players and Minor League Baseball teams had been notified the 2020 season was canceled. Turns out, not so much. (more…)