BIZMLB 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: 515The following two tabs change content below.BioLatest PostsGregg SnyderLatest 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 SubscriptionCan't Miss Posts! No Shame in Their Game – Female Mixed Martial Artists Use Onlyfans to Make Money by Brandon Berrios | posted on December 4, 2020 Neha Uberoi Khangoora: Pro Athlete to Successful Business Entrepreneur by Sunil Sunder Raj | posted on February 9, 2021 Women in Sports: NHL Network Host, Jackie Redmond by Nicholas Durst | posted on March 4, 2019 The Five Biggest Injuries of the 2020 NFL Season by Anthony Paradiso | posted on November 6, 2020 Two-Time WWE Women’s Champion Jazz is a Very Busy Woman by Candace Cordelia | posted on February 2, 2021More in BIZ The Olympics Have Become So Expensive and Here’s Why…The Olympics is a worldwide event where athletes from all around the globe come... 4 U.S Women Olympians Launch New Company Called TOGETHXRTOGETHXR is new media and commerce company founded by U.S Olympians Alex Morgan, Sue... Vistaprint, Boston Celtics, NAACP Announced Formation of Power Forward Grant For Small Minority BusinessVistaprint, the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation & NAACP have announced the formation of the... The Future Is Fitness For AppleFitness+ was launched in December 2020 when the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted gyms and fitness... “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”