Play Ball! Since baseball is my favorite sport; I’m happy to report the season will begin next month. Finally! Since all professional teams have been on pause since March; it is nice to see sports returning.
Baseball is Back
I have been a baseball fan since I was 6 years old; and, I’m already counting the days until opening day. To read more about my love of my favorite team; be sure to check out my Red Sox Fan post.
Hence, this year, professional sports has been on pause since March 2020. To learn more; be sure to visit my Coronavirus Sports Cancellation post.
Because the players and owners have been in disagreement on how to resume; it was nice to see everyone come to an agreement for a 60 game season.
Although the season is short; it will still provide plenty of excitement for baseball fans.
Play Ball
So, within the next week or so, the MLB is back on. At the same time, all players will have a short Spring Training – Part 2 as well as the start date of a regular-season.
Accordingly, opening day will be either July 23rd or July 24th. Of course, I already have the days highlighted in my day planner.
When the regular season opens, 40 games will be played within the division. Moreover, 20 games will be played against a certain geographical area. For example, the Boston Red Sox would play teams in the National League East.
Indeed, when the games begin; there are a lot of new rules.
- There will be a limited number of players in the clubhouse
- An injury list will only have 10 players per team
- MLB Clubs can only have 30 players on their roster until the 15th day of the season
- After the 15th day, 28 players for 28 days
- Meanwhile, after the 28th day, there will only be 26 players on the roster
- Players can not spit or use chewing tobacco
- Finally, there will be no expanded roster during the post-season
Moreover, the National League will now have a designated hitter.
If a game goes into extra innings, a runner will be placed on second base to speed up the time of the game.
However, once the post-season begins; there will be no rules in regards to extra innings
In summary, there are still pandemic guidelines being figured out.
So, are you ready to play ball?
As always, I welcome your comments on the MLB’s return?