(CBSNewYork) — The upcoming New York Yankees season, scheduled to start in less than two weeks, will be unlike any we’ve ever seen. The stands will be empty of fans. Players will be limited in their interactions, with physical contact only allowed within the bounds of the actual game. MLB’s rules and guidelines for the COVID-19 season are extensive, and those who don’t abide will be punished.
Playing 60 games, as opposed to the typical 162, also changes how teams approach the game and how luck can affect the outcome. As CBS2 sports anchor Steve Overmyer points out, “because we’re playing 60 games in 66 days, you’re not going to have the same five-day rest.