Will MLB have to abandoned the shortened season?

[robinb]

Cardinals/Pirates series postponed. 13 Cardinal games postponed so far.

I had hoped that the Cards could play on Tuesday. Did they get another positive case?

 

[Dan Murphy]

I had hoped that the Cards could play on Tuesday. Did they get another positive case?

ESPN: Pirates vs. Cardinals series postponed because of coronavirus.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29625608/pirates-vs-cardinals-series-postponed-coronavirus

 

[JimMIA]

ESPN: Pirates vs. Cardinals series postponed because of coronavirus.
https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/29625608/pirates-vs-cardinals-series-postponed-coronavirus

That's a shame for Cards fans. I always love it when the Cardinals come to Miami -- some of the best fans in the game!

 

[bcla]

Not relating to any shortening of the season per se, but it's been interesting with the night games scheduled earlier. A typical start time was 7:05, but now they're scheduled for 6:05 or 6:35.

 

[bcla]

That's a problem with no fans in the stands. All that jawing and chirping, which is usually a harmless part of the game, is heard by everyone. In any case, Castellenos hit Laureano on Friday and twice again today. AFAIC, the Astros deserve everything they get.

Laureano suspended for six games. Cintron suspended for 20 games.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id...hitting-coach-alex-cintron-suspended-20-games

 

[jdb in AZ]

Not relating to any shortening of the season per se, but it's been interesting with the night games scheduled earlier. A typical start time was 7:05, but now they're scheduled for 6:05 or 6:35.

Can't keep the millionaire players up past their bed times.

 

[bcla]

Can't keep the millionaire players up past their bed times.

Honestly I think it's better for all involved. I used to try to get from work to a night game at 7:05 and I'd often miss first pitch.

 

[tvguy]

Honestly I think it's better for all involved. I used to try to get from work to a night game at 7:05 and I'd often miss first pitch.

We like it, we get to watch a couple of innings before bed at 7 pm. Normally we might push it as late at 7:30 pm to watch the first inning.

 

[tvguy]

Laureano suspended for six games. Cintron suspended for 20 games.

https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id...hitting-coach-alex-cintron-suspended-20-games

Laureano is appealing. As for Cintron, well, Dusty Baker is a class act. I suspect Baker will show Cintron the door when his suspension is over.

 

[robinb]

Laureano is appealing. As for Cintron, well, Dusty Baker is a class act. I suspect Baker will show Cintron the door when his suspension is over.

I’ve not heard the words “Dusty Baker” and “class act” together in a sentence for nearly 15 years.

 

[tvguy]

I’ve not heard the words “Dusty Baker” and “class act” together in a sentence for nearly 15 years.

Well, I am in Sacramento where he was born and raised and where he has been very active in youth sports for decades. I only met him once, however I served on a Little League Board with his father for 8 years and through his dad he was very generous. Those where mostly his years as the manager of the Giants. He was much more supportive than the Giants were. The A's were very supportive,

 

[Dan Murphy]

Cardinals have played only 5 games so far. Most teams have played 12-18 games. Their next game is scheduled for this Friday. How will they make up those games? They have 18 postponed games so far.

https://www.google.com/search?q=mlb...d=chrome&ie=UTF-8#sie=t;/m/06x68;4;;mt;fp;1;;

 

[kymom99]

Well, I am in Sacramento where he was born and raised and where he has been very active in youth sports for decades. I only met him once, however I served on a Little League Board with his father for 8 years and through his dad he was very generous. Those where mostly his years as the manager of the Giants. He was much more supportive than the Giants were. The A's were very supportive,

I liked dusty during his Cincinnati years.

 

[wilbret]

In just to say... I haven't watched one moment of MLB or NBA. Haven't missed it. I probably won't watch the NFL, not sure I want to be lectured for 4 hours.

People are realizing there are other ways to pass their time.

I wouldn't mind if it all crashed, so it can be re-built. College football needs to experience the same, sports has gotten out of control.

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[JimMIA]

Cardinals have played only 5 games so far. Most teams have played 12-18 games. Their next game is scheduled for this Friday. How will they make up those games? They have 18 postponed games so far.

They'll do a whole bunch of double-headers. The Marlins have done one, and have two more each against the Phillies and Nats.

I'm not sure how the Cards are going to make up all 18 games unless they extend the season.

 

[Dan Murphy]

They'll do a whole bunch of double-headers. The Marlins have done one, and have two more each against the Phillies and Nats.

I'm not sure how the Cards are going to make up all 18 games unless they extend the season.

Yes, I know about the many double headers scheduled for many of the teams, but that would be double headers for 2/3's of the Cardinals' remaining season. That is a stretch, even if the games are only 7 innings each, assuming no ties in the 7th.

 

[kymom99]

Happy to report my Reds made the playoffs! I’m so glad this short season has been relatively successful.

 

[JimMIA]

Happy to report my Reds made the playoffs! I’m so glad this short season has been relatively successful.

Congratulations! Our Marlins are in too!

 

[tvguy]

Happy to report my Reds made the playoffs! I’m so glad this short season has been relatively successful.

Relative I guess is the key word. 43 games postponed so far due to covid. My A's are playing a double header with the Mariners today to made up for a covid canceled game. We have one player on the IL due to covid exposure.

 

[bobbiwoz]

I’ve been watching the Phillies give games away. I have been happy to watch baseball, thought it wasn’t going to happen at all!