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Optimism has risen from multiple sources in recent days regarding a timeline for starting the 2020 MLB season, which has been delayed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Now comes word from Bob Nightengale of USA Today that MLB is preparing for its 30 teams to hold a three-week spring training period at their home ballparks—if the season returns.
Nightengale explained the positives and negatives for that plan:
"Training in their home ballparks would largely eliminate the need for hotel rooms and per diem for the players during Spring Training 2.