As the United States continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic, MLB uniform supplier Fanatics is shifting production of jerseys to personal protective equipment–with the distinctive pinstriping of baseball duds, of course. (more…)
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Happy Opening Day–at home
Today was slated to be 2020 MLB Opening Day, with most of us scheduled for a beer and a brat at the ballpark or a full day in front of the TV, watching games from noon to dark. Instead, we’re physically distanced from friends and coworkers as the coronavirus pandemic impacts daily life. (more…)
Could we see a second spring training this year?
While it’s way too early to predict what could happen with the 2020 MLB season thanks to the coronavirus, Toronto Blue Jays President Mark Shapiro floated the idea of a second spring training before the resumption of a regular season down the line. (more…)
Best of the Ballparks winners unveiled for Spring Training 2020
We have the final results of the 2020 Best of the Ballparks fan vote for spring training: Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium for the Grapefruit League and Salt River Fields at Talking Stick for the Cactus League. (more…)
Doubleheaders May Be on the Docket at Start of MLB Season
When the MLB season starts, we could see plenty of doubleheaders on tap as teams try to cram in 161 games into a shortened timeline as the sport is on hold due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
MLB Teams Donate $30M Toward Game-Day Employees
With it looking all but certain that the MLB season won’t open until Memorial Day at the earliest, MLB teams have pledged $30 million–$1 million per team–for ballpark employees who will miss work because of the shutdown forced by the coronavirus. (more…)
It’s Finals Time for Best of the Ballparks, Cactus League Vote
It’s Salt River Fields at Talking Stick versus Camelback Ranch-Glendale in the 2020 Best of the Ballparks Cactus League fans vote finals — and we want to hear from you. (more…)
It’s Finals Time for Best of the Ballparks, Grapefruit League Vote
It’s Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium vs. LECOM Park in the final round for the 2020 Best of the Ballparks Grapefruit League fan vote — and we want to hear from you! (more…)
Sandy Alderson: MLB Needs to Enter Total Shutdown
With the coronavirus pandemic continuing to unfold, longtime baseball executive Sandy Alderson is calling for a total shutdown at spring-training camps around Major League Baseball. (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…)
Second Round Starts in Best of the Ballparks 2020, Cactus League Edition!
Spring training may be called because of coronavirus, but we’re not calling our Best of the Ballparks 2020, Cactus League fan vote. We’re at the Elite Eight round of voting for Arizona facilities–so jump right in! (more…)