Two more summer-collegiate leagues are postponing their season openers to July 1, as the Coastal Plain League and Prospect League announce changes to the 2020 schedule. (more…)
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MLB teams to roll out ticket refund policies
It’s easy to forget that only a month of the 2020 MLB season has been lost to the coronavirus pandemic, but MLB teams are expected to announce this week ticket-refund policies for the games scrapped in April. (more…)
MiLB launches CommUNITY First charity initiative
Minor League Baseball (MiLB) has launched the CommUNITY First charity initiative, partnering with Feeding America to raise funds for local food banks and to honor individuals risking their lives on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. (more…)
American Association delays, scales back 2020 season
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…)
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…)
Sports bars promise return when MLB opens
There are more folks watching MLB baseball games in sports bars across the country than cheering on their faves in ballparks, but even with the twin whammy of no games and no patrons ordering a beer and a burger, proprietors of well-known establishments across the country say they’ll be back after the coronavirus pandemic passes. […]
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…)
Missoula PaddleHeads uniforms unveiled
Uniforms for the rebranded Missoula PaddleHeads (Rookie; Pioneer League) were unveiled yesterday, as the team prepares for the 2020 season despite the coronavirus pandemic. (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…)