BIZ MLB Discussing Playoff Hubs Southern California, the greater Chicago area and the New York metropolitan area could host the MLB Playoffs. by Gregg Snyder August 11, 2020 Major League Baseball officials have had discussions about creating playoff hubs, in what would be a “bubble-type” format, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Talks are only in the preliminary stages however. While the NBA and NHL have seen the number of coronavirus cases drop significantly with the bubble model, MLB has had at least two COVID-19 outbreaks this season. The Miami Marlins saw 21 members of their organization test positive for the virus while 17 members of the St. Louis Cardinals tested positive. In both instances, schedules were thrown for a loop. MLB and the players association agreed to expand the field for the playoffs in 2020 as part of the coronavirus-shortened 60 game regular-season. With 16 teams participating in the playoffs, creating playoff hubs could make sense. The likely scenario would be MLB using three playoff hubs. Because of this, according to Passan, three areas would make the most sense; Southern California, the greater Chicago area and the New York metropolitan area. Each of those locations have multiple stadiums within driving distance, which would prevent teams from having to travel by air. New York has Yankee Stadium and Citi Field, and if a third stadium was needed, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington are all within a short drive. Wrigley Field and Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, along with Milwaukee, could make up a Midwest hub. Southern California could utilize the homes of the Dodgers, Angels, and Padres as a playoff hub. MLB and its players association could not come to an agreement on a hub format for the shortened regular season. In the playoff scenario, it just might be a best-case idea. Double G Sports will continue to monitor the discussions of MLB and other sports leagues around the world as they navigate the pandemic. Post Views: 802 The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest Posts Gregg Snyder Latest posts by Gregg Snyder (see all) ITZ Staff Makes Super Bowl LV Predictions. Which team wins? Who is MVP? - February 5, 2021 Jets And Nike Create New Jersey High School Girls Flag Football League - February 3, 2021 NJ Sports Photographer, Lauren Guillen, Raising Funds For Local Youth Holiday Gifts - December 11, 2020 President Trump Awards Lou Holtz With Medal of Freedom - December 3, 2020 Related TopicsBaseballCiti FieldCoronavirusMLBMLB PlayoffsNew Yorkplayoff hubYankee Stadium Click to comment You must be logged in to post a comment Login Leave a Reply Cancel replyYou must be logged in to post a comment. Newsletter Subscription Can't Miss Posts! Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 XFL Co-Owner Dany Garcia Talks Business, Serving Others at espnW Women + Sports Summit by Candace Cordelia | posted on October 23, 2020 Women in Sports Interview Series: It’s a sure bet with Philadelphia native, Erin Kate Dolan (VIDEO) by Denise Gonzalez | posted on March 17, 2020 From Paramus High School to CBS Sports, Spero Dedes is making waves in sports broadcasting by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on October 27, 2020 No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 More in BIZ You Know I’m Right, Episode 113: New York Post Columnist Phil Mushnick (Audio/Video) On the 113th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... You Know I’m Right, Episode 112: New York Jets’ Insider Brian Costello (Audio/Video) On the 112th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... How the You Know I’m Right Podcast Reached 100 Episodes On March 29, 2021, the You Know I’m Right Podcast published it’s 100th episode... You Know I’m Right, Episode 111: New York Giants’ Insider John Schmeelk (Audio/Video) On the 111th episode of You Know I’m Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by... “Tyson vs. Jaws” Takes a Huge Bite Out of Social Media WWE’s Bruce Prichard on The Rock’s XFL Purchase: “I’m Happy For Him”