Leagues across the summer-collegiate baseball landscape are responding to the coronavirus pandemic, with most currently planning to launch their 2020 seasons on schedule. (more…)
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NPF Adjusts 2020 Schedule in Light of Coronavirus Pandemic
In light of the coronavirus pandemic, National Pro Fastpitch has made adjustments to its 2020 schedule, including the indefinite postponement or cancellation of several upcoming events. (more…)
Atlantic League Delaying 2020 Season
Citing new recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic, the independent Atlantic League will delay the start of its 2020 season. (more…)
Baseball in the Time of Coronavirus
How quickly things change. Four days ago, we were ready to jump on an airplane and attend spring-training games in Arizona; today we’re confronting a suspended season and the very real possibility we won’t see live baseball until Memorial Day. (more…)
It’s Official: Don’t Look for MLB Until Memorial Day
With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advising no gatherings of more than 50 people for the next eight weeks as the nation battles the novel coronavirus pandemic, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred says his sport will follow that guideline–which means we could see the 2020 season launch around Memorial Day at the earliest. […]
MLB Teams Order Non-Roster Players Home, Shut Down Workouts
After ongoing discussions with the Players Association, MLB has ordered home non-roster players from spring-training camps and will eliminate team workouts, though players on the 40-man roster will be allowed to work out at camp. (more…)
More MLB Teams Announce Plans to Aid Game-Day Employees
More MLB teams have announced plans to aid game-day employees for the near term, as the sport continues to implement plans to address a shutdown caused by the novel coronavirus pandemic in the United States and Canada. (more…)
Telecommuting in Baseball’s Front Offices the New Reality
With the 2020 MLB and MiLB seasons on hold while the United States battles a novel coronavirus pandemic, teams are imposing social distancing by implementing telecommuting and limiting ballpark access. (more…)
MLB, MiLB Season Openers Could Be Delayed to May
With Dr. Anthony Fauci estimating it could take eight weeks or more for the coronavirus pandemic to run its course in the United States, we could see the MLB and MiLB 2020 seasons pushed back to May. (more…)
NCAA College World Series Canceled
With the College World Series canceled by the NCAA today, Division I programs are split on whether to suspend regular-season play or cancel the rest of the season. (more…)
MLB Season Delayed For Two Weeks, MiLB Season Indefinitely
Major League Baseball becomes the latest sport to postpone action in light of the coronavirus pandemic, delaying the start of the regular season for at least two weeks and canceling spring-training games effective immediately. (more…)
Athletics Setting New Season-Opening Strategy
With the city of Oakland and Alameda County barring all gatherings of 1,000 people or more through the end of March, the Oakland Athletics are exploring how to manage their season-opening series against the Minnesota Twins. (more…)
Giants, Athletics, Mariners Shifting Games Due To Coronavirus Concerns
The San Francisco Giants and Oakland Athletics will shift at least one exhibition game in response to the coronavirus crisis, as the Seattle Mariners discuss a move of two series against Texas and Minnesota. (more…)