Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 10, 2020
MLB considering replacing AL and NL with Grapefruit and Cactus leagues for 2020
Under one proposal for a potential 2020 season, the Cubs and Athletics could become division rivals.PHOENIX — How about the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies being divisional rivals for the season?
Or the Boston Red Sox and Atlanta Braves?
And the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Indians?
Major League Baseball, assessing a myriad of proposals, has discussed a radical plan that would eliminate the traditional American and National Leagues for 2020, a high-ranking official told USA TODAY Sports, and realign all six divisions for an abbreviated season.
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the proposal is one of several being discussed.