As I noted here Tuesday, discussions between MLB and the MLBPA regarding delaying the 2021 season have ceased and (at least for now) the season will begin as previously scheduled, with players reporting to spring camps in about two weeks, Spring Training games in about four weeks, and the regular season commencing April 1. (April Fool’s Day. Significant?)
I continue to believe that a delay would be helpful for several reasons. The most significant of those are:
- More people could be vaccinated against COVID-19
- More fans could be in ballparks with a later start
In this long article at The Athletic, Ken Rosenthal writes that both owners and players bear some blame for this impasse (technically, it’s not an impasse, as that would apply primarily to actual contract negotiations).