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Why canceled 2020 MLB season would hurt Dodgers much more than Giants

Giants fans want to watch their favorite team play baseball. This indefinite pause of the MLB season is no fun for anyone.

The league remains hopeful that some form of a 2020 season can take place, but there are numerous large hurdles to clear before getting to that point. In the event the 2020 season is ultimately canceled due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, certain teams and players are going be disproportionally affected compared to others.

As part of the agreement between MLB and the Players Association last month, if the 2020 season is canceled, all players will receive the service time equal to what they accrued in 2019.