MLB season on hold. UPD: League and union agree to 60 game season, starting July 23

[LadyStanley]

Coronavirus: What’s next for MLB as a pandemic shuts down the sport?

As the coronavirus pandemic shuts down Major League Baseball, the sport is making difficult decisions on how to navigate uncharted waters.



Possibility that league shits down all play transactions

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[LadyStanley]

MLB teams each commit $1M to ballpark employees impacted by coronavirus shutdown

All 30 Major League Baseball teams have committed to giving $1M to ballpark employees who will not be paid during coronavirus shutdown.


Nice many sports organizations are helping out

 

[LadyStanley]

Report: MLB considers canceling amateur draft due to coronavirus pandemic

Major League Baseball may cancel its annual amateur draft as coronavirus shutdown threatens to wipe out most of the regular season.


League and union negotiating over service time for postponed/cancelled games and when players get paid.

They may put off amateur draft and international signing period to save $$.

 

[LadyStanley]

MLB announces plan to pay minor leaguers during coronavirus shutdown

Minor leaguers will be paid their normal spring training allowances through April 8.


Small joy

 

[TheMoreYouKnow]

If theres baseball on the 4th of July id call that a welcome surprise.

 

[LadyStanley]

I can't see baseball playing much past (early) November. So many ballparks are outside and you've got snow and other weather that could disrupt play.

 

[LeHab]

I can't see baseball playing much past (early) November. So many ballparks are outside and you've got snow and other weather that could disrupt play.

MLBPA & MLB are reported getting close to a deal on various scenarios for this season. One of scenarios has WS in a neutral site if season is pushed past November.

MLB, MLBPA Reportedly Discussing 2020 Draft, Service Time Changes Amid Hiatus

 

[LadyStanley]

Coronavirus: MLB wants to play as many games as possible, and is willing to get creative

Seven-inning doubleheaders? Christmas World Series? MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says nothing is off the table amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Another article on potential season. Can't see 162 game season

 

[LadyStanley]

Yahoo Sports good news tracker: MLB halts jersey production to make masks for hospitals

MLB jersey maker turns to making masks

 

[LadyStanley]

MLB, players agree to $170M deal on early season pay, cut down draft

MLB owners will advance players $170 million for April and May, report says.

Approval by ownership expected Friday.

 

[LadyStanley]

Procedural?

 

[LadyStanley]

Paywall. First, you'd have to ensure all players, officials were fully healthy. And all the field workers. AND bus drivers, hotel workers, etc., that come in contact. How much would that take from other medical needs?

Would teams revenue share broadcast monies? Would players have to take more of a cut?

But it would provide distraction.

 

[Ted Hoffman]

So, they might play in Arizona - specifically around the Phoenix area. Through the summer. When high temps average well over 100 (and are still nearly 100 into September) and low temps average over 80 in July and August. 85-90% sunshine. Virtually no shade.

What could possibly go wrong?

 

[LadyStanley]

Paywall.

Sounds like a lot players will have to tighten their belts

 

[LadyStanley]

Given that the US-Canada border restrictions for non-essential travel has been expanded another 30 days, I'm thinking maybe restart by mid-June at the earliest.

 

[LadyStanley]

Paywall

Sigh.

 

[LadyStanley]

Paywall.

Nice gesture

 

[LadyStanley]

A possible MLB re-opening plan would feature three realigned divisions

Possible MLB re-opening plan features three 10-team divisions and a world of possibilities.

Reducing schedule to 100 games. 3 intra division groups. Perhaps beginning first week of July.

 

[gstommylee]

woah thats dramatic

 

[LadyStanley]

MLB changes ticket policy, allows for ticket refunds on canceled games

With fans barred from stadiums for the foreseeable future, MLB has cleared the path for ticket refunds.


Income reducing

 

[LadyStanley]

The real question: Does MLB have a plan for playing amid continued coronavirus risk?

As many plans to resume baseball are bandied about, the plan MLB actually needs will be the one for playing while the country continues to deal with the corona...

Coronavirus: Dr. Anthony Fauci says he wants baseball back 'for the country's mental health'

Fauci is a Nationals fan, and used the team's World Series championship as an anology for the United States' coronavirus battle.

At least one mover/shaker behind their return.


Dr. Anthony Fauci says some leagues might have to skip season due to coronavirus pandemic

The NBA, NHL and MLB have all suspended their seasons. Returning to action will require widespread testing.

But Fauci not totally ruling out possible sports hiatus

 

[LadyStanley]

Umpires reach deal with MLB for coronavirus-shortened season, take 30 percent pay cut

MLB umpires receive salaries in the low-to-mid six digits. MLB will hold onto some of that in 2020.

MLB had asked for 35% cut, negotiated to 30%

 

[LadyStanley]

Reports: MLB to propose 2020 season plan to union within a week, with a July opening day best-case scenario

No one knows what the MLB season will look like just yet, but a timeline may soon emerge.


July?

 

[LadyStanley]

Cardinals' Andrew Miller: MLB players want 'guaranteed safety' before returning

Cardinals pitcher and MLBPA executive board member Andrew Miller says MLB players want 'guaranteed safety' before returning to field.


Thinking that means vaccine. Puts things in doubt there could even be a season.

 

[gstommylee]

Cardinals' Andrew Miller: MLB players want 'guaranteed safety' before returning

Cardinals pitcher and MLBPA executive board member Andrew Miller says MLB players want 'guaranteed safety' before returning to field.


Thinking that means vaccine. Puts things in doubt there could even be a season.

He has no idea how things work for a vaccine. im sure the players are fine with missing one to 2 seasons worth of salary if thet want vaccine first.