baseball

 

MLB 2020 season has been better then I thought. I had no idea what to expect, but have been happy with the games. 

I was afraid we would have seen more quarantine then we have. I also feared they would let fans in too soon and that could have caused issues. (Spread of the virus and more quarantine) 

Yes we have some issues early in the season with the Marlins. With these game looking like they will not be made up, we will see if it is going to matter. It is something all teams were aware of. 

TV ratings are up about about 16% for the under 55 group. Those over 55 have dropped. I am happy with this. The younger ages are starting to watch again. 

I am exciting for the new playoffs, also. Maybe shorten the season and keep the expanded playoffs. We will have to see how it goes. 

Bubble Sports

 

After watching some pro sports go into a bubble to finish there seasons and playoffs, it reminds me a bit of the Olympics we are missing this year. 

Games in the afternoon. 3 games in a day at a arena by all different teams. 

The difference. No crowd. 

If they were to start a low budget minor league Basketball, Hockey or even Baseball under this format (only with a crowd) I think it could work. 

8 team league. Based in one city. Companies can sponsor the teams. League takes about a month. About 6 weeks before training camp for these leagues. That way no drafted players. Players wanting another chance. Players rehabbing an injury, Even back up or third string players wanting more playing time to improve their spot on the teams depth chart.

Sounds like it may, or may not, work. But it would be fun to watch. players trying to make it to the big leagues. Not big league players trying to make SportsCenter.